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My dad has experienced a hard life, with his mother an alcoholic and not conscious during his childhood and his dad who died when he was 4. Growing up in LA had its hardships

Sedrick (22) and his sister Ruth (27) discuss First Step Communities, an organization that works with the homeless in order to find them homes in Sacramento, CA.

One Small Step conversation partners Luisa Avila (22) and Elise Howell (30) talk about their different backgrounds, the important role mentors have played in their lives, and how their political views have evolved over time.

In this interview, Gissell Flores and her aunt, Gabriela Pinedo, talk about some of the lessons life has taught them. Her aunt shares a profound religious experience she had with her younger child, Jacob. She gives teenagers an advice that...

My mom and I talking about her past and her experiences with cancer

Sister Gladia Bell (89), Lue Hicks (78), and Willie B. Kennedy (88) talk about their childhood memories, their wonderful parents and their life growing up in the South

In this interview, conducted in November 2017, Katelyn Stankowski (15) interviews her dad Paul Stankowski (47) about his time on the PGA Tour and his life growing up. Paul Stankowski shares stories of his past and his experiences with golf....

Someone’s death should not be what defines who you or your future. In this interview, 14-year-old Avery Gillette interviews her Mom, Michelle Gillette, on November 27 in Los Angeles, California. We learn how she overcame the hardships of her childhood...

My interview was over FaceTime I asked my grandpa about his experience in the Vietnam war he talked about how it affected his life going into it and after it he said that it didn’t have much of a big...

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.

One Small Step Participants Reza Nekumanesh (46) and Joseph "Dennis" Delaney (80) discuss religion, politics, and travel. Reza speaks about his inter-faith work, his political work and his work in non-violence. Dennis speaks about his time as a state senator,...

Having a true appreciation for relaxation, Linda Pfeffer speaks with her grandson, Jake Joel, while sitting on the beach in Hawaii on Thanksgiving of 2017. Linda shares an abundance of stories, each with a golden lining, that resonates with Jake...

Dr. Bobbi Alba shares her new inspirational memoir about multiple sudden atypical losses. Topics include: cancer, loss of child, domestic violence, mental illness, homelessness, alcoholism, pet loss, transgender youth, and leaving a living legacy.

I (Kira Leavitt) talked to Marcia Via my grandma about our family and her childhood. I also asked her about advice for the future.

One Small Step partners Marianne Kast (70) and Jason Johnson (50) have a conversation comparing their experiences working in education and with school resource officers. They talk about the importance of voting and not engaging in political discussions online.

Best friends, Shadi Nadri (27) and Theo Morgan (22), share a conversation about mental health, body image, travel, hobbies, clothing, death, self-love, and friendship.

Adrian Tirtanadi (38) and friend Sara Farooqi (37) discuss their journeys of disconnection and reconnection to Christianity and Islam respectively.

One Small Step conversation partners LaQuesha Wiley (34) and John Espinosa (25) talk about their families, what it means to be a "moderate," vaccine hesitancy, and how COVID-19 has brought communities together

This is an interview about growing up in foster care, family, and community involvement.

Going in depth in my mother’s childhood and life!

One Small Step conversation partners Randy White (65) and Ryan Jacobsen (42) talk about the importance of community engagement and their commitment to both urban and rural Fresno.

Friends Kelly Crompvoets [no age given] and Eric Sheets (62) talk about Kelly's son Chase who passed away and donated his lungs to Eric.

Jill talks about her mother, Sylvia, who recently passed away. She shares memories of Sylvia's early childhood, marriage, and family life, and the valuable legacy she left to her family and posterityl

Korean American Christian girl from Orange County grows up and finds herself working in Skid Row

Ellen Sears (75) and colleague Wayne Boatwright (61) discuss religion, death, addiction, and meritocracy.