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Deborah Davidson (68) sits down with her friend Patricia Thomas Ivery (63) to ask about Patricia's childhood, the wisdom that she has gained throughout her life, and the dreams that she still hopes to achieve.

Cousins Rachelle Knowles (34) and Onika Anglin (31) share some of their beliefs to include the importance of family.

Spouses Ena Wanliss (58) and Dean Wanliss (57) talk about their life together, from their initial meeting to having two children, to the challenges they have faced since Dean's stroke in 2014.

Anasa Hicks (32) interviews her mother, Brenda Sherard (67), about her family, her upbringing, and memories from her childhood.

Colleagues Bryan Buckley (34) and Olivia Umoren (29) discuss growing up as the children of immigrants and their careers in health equity.

Lucien Kilonda (35) interviews his friend and colleague Teguo Djoyum (37) about Teguo's work in public health, which focuses on brain health and reducing the stigma of epilepsy, particularly in underserved regions of Africa, and ultimately the United States.

Ebonie Megibow (29) and her husband, Carl Megibow (34), talk about Ebonie’s experiences with medical racism and ableism during her pregnancy.

Tammie Johnson (57) interviews her friend and colleague Cynthia Harris (65) about her experiences starting and directing the Institute of Public Health at Florida A&M University.

Best friends Dee Armstrong [no age given] and Martha Jones [no age given] talk about Martha's career as a teacher, Dee's career as a news anchor, and what makes the two of them such great friends. They also discuss the...

Eugene McCray (65) talks to his colleague and friend Laura Eastham (50) about his career at the CDC.

Lisa Dailey (53) shares a conversation with her mother, Joyce Hemingway (80), about Joyce’s childhood, her career as a nurse, and the lessons she has learned in life.

Andrea Weahkee (41) and Michael Langford (61) reflect on their time together at the ARCA rehabilitation facility and emphasize the importance of kindness, positivity, and gratitude.

Jessica Garcia (25) interviews her friend and colleague, Joy Ingram (44), about what led her into advocacy work and the power of storytelling as a survivor of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

Sisters Debra Brown (67) and Dorlis "Regine" Notto (64) share a conversation about the coronavirus pandemic, their childhoods, their parents, and their family.

Colleagues Leah Moore (40) and Roshanna Beard (33) talk about their experiences and journeys as educators. They discuss the importance of advocating for their students and families, and remember becoming PBS Kids Early Learning Champions.

Dr. Fran Close (54) interviews her good friend and colleague Dr. C. Perry Brown (74) about his journey toward becoming an epidemiologist, his work as a researcher and college professor, and the relationships that both keep him grounded and make...

Ava Floyd (65) interviews her aunt Marie Thomas [no age given] about her early memories, her children, her relationship with God, and the wisdom that she has gained throughout her life.

Colleagues Opal Jones (47) and Julie Lock (68) talk about their experience as female leaders, their dedication to serving their community, and the importance of treating others with kindness.

Malia Sioux Machado (41) and her husband, Richard "Ricky" Brown (75), remember her father, Tony Machado. They discuss his murals, his art style, and the legacy he leaves behind.

Zandra Campbell (38) interviews Darnyle K. Wharton (50) about his work with Baltimore Ceasefire, and the creative and loving work happening in Baltimore as a reflection of residents' desire and dedication to heal the city and community from violence and...

Joseph Rogers-Britton (64) talks with his friend Jeff Moore (56) about the importance of kindness, reflecting on his journey living with HIV and caring for others living with HIV and AIDS.

Friends and colleagues Tricia Penniecook (51) and Nancy Toruno (37) share a conversation about Tricia’s work in public health, her goals of uplifting women and minorities in leadership, and the bond they share.

Cynthia Harris (65) interviews her colleague Tammie Johnson (57) about her educational journey in Public Health, and her work as an educator at Florida A&M University.