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Steven Rauscher (33) and Harry Jamison (29) discuss the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on employment, opportunity, and happiness in the City of Brotherly Love. Recording issues dogged the first half (and even a bit of the second half) of...

Since 1948 so much has changed... families have grown apart and so have communities. So much anger and distance is depicted on television that people believe that is the way that life is supposed to be. I’m earlier times and...

Reverend Connie Lee (65) talks with her friend, Lynn Thompson (72), about their friend Charles Black and the various ministries they are involved with at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta.

Lydia Weiss (33) and Kyle Holsinger-Johnson (36) discuss childhood memories and experiences, identity, love, and navigating life. They talk about their relationship with one another and how it started, as well as their personal growth and proudest moments.

A brief overview of what I've been doing in school and my passion for hospitality

Friends and colleagues Dr. Lusharon Wiley (69) and Jason Nicholson (48) share a conversation about Jason’s philosophy of life, the obstacles he has faced, and the lessons he has learned.

Cathy Barker (66) shares a unique story with her husband Dick Weaver (68) centered around her family's long practice of hospitality and inclusion. Cathy shares a story about about Jacques, her mother's life-long friend, who was rejected by his parents...

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Julie McLeod shares her life story growing up in Boston with strong Catholic faith, and how she came to Andover with a strong sense of wanting to help others. This led her to volunteer in...

Gina Agulto (48) talks with her friend and the attorney in her case, Kevin Koliner (45), about her experience being labor trafficked from the Philippines to the United States. Gina talks about how the new position in hospitality was presented...

Ann Hilton Fisher (66) interviews her mother Miriam Hilton (89) about what it was like being the child of missionary parents, the role that the Presbyterian Church and faith played in her life going forward, and the different types of...

Don Abraham (born 1929) talks with his son Joseph about his early childhood in Oklahoma, his move to Lebanon at age 3 with his family, and his return to Oklahoma in the 1950s. He also discusses his family and career...

Jack Duffy: Meeting with Tony Riggio

Atlanta Business League colleagues Erica Qualls-Battey (58) and Kiplyn Primus (61) have a conversation about Erica's career with Marriott Hotels.

Elizabeth shared her amazing life journey, teen pregnancy, loss of baby, humanitarian work with hemophilia education in impoverished countries, COVID journey and loss of family members, strength in adversity, a life of meaning and purpose, Providence mission. faith, leading with...

One Small Step conversation partners K. C. (30) and Heather Hildick (40) have a conversation about their connections to the catholic church, food and cooking, and the influential people in their lives.

Mia Yurecko (14) interviews Mario Garcia, her abuelo (76). They talk about his career, what his childhood was like, and some life lessons that he learned over the years. They also talk about Mia's mother and how Mario met his...

Steven Rauscher (33) speaks with his friend and former coworker Eric Myszkowski (28) about the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on employment in general and the service industry in Philadelphia specifically.

Steven Rauscher (33) and Michael Nunes (34) - friends and former coworkers - discuss the personal and professional impact of the Covid-19 pandemic with an eye to the future.

Noah recounts those who have shaped his life.

Steven Rauscher (33) and Alex Valletta (30) - friends and former coworkers - discuss concerns for the present and future health of Philadelphia's service and hospitality industry amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

Linda and I shared our fondest memories of time with Kathy. We told stories and shared how much of an impact Kathy has had on our lives!

Spouses James Lam (57) and Inthira Lam (59) discuss their introduction, their family, their restaurant, and Thai cuisine. They also talk about the significance of the "Little Thailand Way" sign to their restaurant and their hopes for the future of...

Joe DiStefano (55) interviews his friend and neighbor, Naratip "Nara" Klinsrisuk (40), about his businesses in Little Thailand, his family, and his favorite Thai food.

Sartura Smith (62) talks with her friend LaTamarah "Tammi" Stackhouse (48) about growing up in Tampa, Florida during segregation. She describes Central Avenue, a historic district for black owned businesses, her parents being restaurant owners there, family dinner traditions and...

Steven Rauscher (33) and his friend and former coworker Sheneeka Ocasio (30) discuss the intersection of pandemic and politics in Philadelphia's service and hospitality industry.