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RN Beth Gafur (56) interviews her fellow hospice nurse Anna Seaver (67) about how personal bereavement with loss of young son, Randy, led to her nursing career. They discuss learning from their experiences of end of life care.

Yolanda Lakes (50) sits down with her father, Raymond "Ray" Lakes (72), to ask about his upbringing in Columbus, GA and the world events, as well as personal experiences, that have shaped his current worldview.

Tara DePorte (34) interviews Lisa Hoyos (48) and Camron Asadi (41) about their work around climate change. Lisa talks about her work in mobilizing parents around climate change, and Camron talks about his work with disaster relief. They talk about...

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.

Spouses Nancy Sills, (67) and Jim Sills (67), sit down to preserve some memories for their children and their grandchildren. They describe the strong communities they each grew up in, share their favorite stories about various family members, and reflect...

Friends Sukaina Hussain (35) and Zakira Jones (22) discuss their upbringings, their faith, and perceptions around their religious practice.

Kate Powers (47) interviews her husband Michael Gerber (50) about how cerebral palsy affected his upbringing and childhood.

Anna Paloma Williams (32) asks her mother, Luz Kenyon (58), about what life was like for her as she immigrated to the United States from Mexico and raised her children in a new country. They also discuss the female role...

Sisters Laurel "Lark" Evans Galli (64) and Patricia "Pat" Evans Thomas (60) come together to remember, honor, and talk about the legacy and life of their mother, Vella Sidney Neil Evans.

One Small Step partners Donovan Dahmen (52) and Chel Anderson (67) talk about community, spirituality, their connections to nature, and being outside the dominant political systems in our society.

Danielle Patterson Varner (42) interviews her colleague Paul Pierce (68) about his career in the theater industry. They also discuss the importance of community theater as a space for storytelling and identity-building, as well as the legacy of kindness Paul...

Rachel Bordeleau (30) interviews her mother Eileen Bordeleau (70) discuss their generational farm, agriculture, religious ministry, and the importance of community.

Friends Dori Gilels (51), Colby Nielsen (30), and Anya Vasquez (38) discuss the meaning of Mountain Home Montana in their lives, as well as Covid-19, parenting and their community.

One Small Step conversation partners and new friends Laura Wright (65) and Susan Lupone Stonis (59) discover how much they have in common, talk over their religious differences, and the need for kindness in the world.

Kristin Szakos (62), a former Charlottesville City Council member, has a chat with One Small Step partner Joseph "Joe" Thomas (58), a conservator talk show radio host, on their overlapping and varying experience that have shaped their beliefs politically.

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

Peg Williams (97) recounts her life story to her daughter Rhea Bohlin (73) who wanted to have a record of the family stories she has heard all her life.

Lyn Rucker (71) recalls to her daughter Eleanore "Colgan" Powell (25) her involvement with the Civil Rights movement and disability activism.

One Small Step Conversation partners Mary Petz (74) and Bob Carter (77) talk about the impact of their faith in their lives and discuss their views on abortion.

Mary Wilkinson-Greenberg (83) speaks with her son, Tim Scott (53) about her life as a teacher, adventureor, and mother.

One Small Step Conversation Partners Dan Tuck (36) and Emily Busch (50) discuss accountability, firearms and mass shootings.

One Small Step partners Brian Baker (65) and Lola Adeyemo (38) talk about education, religion, and their political beliefs.

Bettina Moorish (47) and her son Nate Harling (14) talk about their family.

Natalie Johnson (47) interviews her friend Mark Wong (55) about his work as a potter and his involvement in the local art community.

Mother and daughter duo, Kathy Shepard [no age given] and Alanna Shepard [no age given], recall some of their interesting family history, the travels they've completed together and a few of Alanna's favorite things.