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Alyssa (15) talks with her dad, Ryan (45) about his life.

Thomas Minshall (49) talks with his son, Christopher Minshall (16) about his childhood back in Kennett, Pennsylvania. How a father talks about his life as a kid living in a rural part of Pennsylvania and what it is like growing...

Talking about her life

I interviewed my mom about her childhood and her take on Covid- 19. We talked about how her life in India was and how its different from life now. We also talked about how she's dealing with Covid- 19.

In this interview, conducted over Skype over thanksgiving break 2018, Shane Rosenberg interviews his Grandfather Larry Rosenberg about his life experiences. Larry shares stories about his childhood and growing up through out the changes of technology on his life. He...

One Small Step conversation partners Sherry Donegan (52) and Roxanne Villaluz (48) have a conversation about how they formed their political beliefs and outreach programs they are passionate about.

life story

[Recorded Friday, March 1, 2024] UVA students Kendall Stimart (19) from Leesburg, Virginia and Cole Rozwadowski (20) from Culpeper, Virginia recorded a One Small Step conversation as a part of their course 'Public Service and Democracy.' Their conversation focused on...

I conducted an interview with my mom. I got an inside look on the trials and tribulations that she has gone throughout her life.

In this interview, conducted on November 2017 in Vestavia Hills, AL, I spoke with my parents about their childhood and their families. They each spoke about their families, telling stories of their siblings, parents, and grandparents. They both talked about...

Kathy Purnell (54) interviews colleague Buddy Hannah (74) about his life and work in the arts, particularly his approach to building and celebrating community through this work.

Henry Altschwager (75) was interviewed by his son, Lucas Altschwager (39) about his life.

In this interview we talked about her relationship with her parents and how it has changed now and we also talked about when she felt the most alone. We then went on to talk about how illness has affected her...

One Small Step partners Giselle Palmer (44) and Alejandro Guimoye (43) share a conversation about immigration, education, their upbringings, and their jobs.

In this interview, I interview my grandmother Betty Savage in Raleigh, North Carolina, on November 24, 2017. Betty reflects on her childhood, family, accomplishments, aspirations, hobbies, and lessons she's learned over the years. She discusses her grandmother, cousins, mother, father,...

Best friends for over 30 years Christy Thomason (42) and Angelia "Angie" Smith (42) discuss what they have learned from their friendship and Angie's role as an advocate for her community in Mobile, Alabama.

Gary Hovatter (67) tells his StoryCorps conversation partner Ava Ahmadbeigi (26) about his upbringing in Yuma, time in the military and connection to the events of 9/11.

One Small Step Conversation partners Scott Kendall (46) and Leda Borys (36) talk about their political beliefs, upbringings, and self-serving political machines.

Spouses, David Oberhausen (78) and Marilyn Oberhausen (77), share a conversation about their childhoods, their parents, and their life together.

One Small Step conversation partners Alexander Bearden (37) and Valerie White (46) talk about their upbringings, political values, and freedom of choice.

Lorenzo "Larry" Lopez (no age given) and Carmen Benavides (82) talk about growing up together in Michigan and their Mexican and Mexican-American heritage.

Kathleen Benjamin (62) talks with her childhood and lifelong friend Daniel Alonzo (62) about their respective childhoods growing up in Santa Monica. The friends talk about how Santa Monica has changed throughout the years, as well as Daniel's artistic endeavors.

Wachusett student Chris Van Liew interviews his father, Rich Van Liew, about his childhood experiences of living unsupervised on Dyre Island, off the coast of Maine, for many consecutive summers with several dozen of his fellow Berwick Boys Foundation members....

in this interview Eric talks about his life as a child and his achievements in highschool and explains his future goals. He talks about his life with 4 other brothers and how his life was affected for better or for...

Janet Cobbett (90) interviews her friend, Ginny Holahan (90), about her childhood, family, community involvement, and friendship.