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Mr. Michael tells me about his life in California

Talked about relationships with friends and lovers as a teenager and in early adulthood as well as his relationship with his grandfather, “Beep”.

In November of 2018, 14 year old Isabella Orlando interviewed her mom, Mandana Orlando in Sherman Oaks, California. The stories all take place in Santa Monica in the 1990’s. Isabella asks about everything, from how she met and fell in...

Seto You, age 92/93 or 97/98, is interviewed by his son, Ed You, age 26, about his early days in the USA. He arrived from China in 1916, worked as a cook in this country well into his 80's. He...

Cathy and Helen remember moving from Sioux City, Iowa, to California as kids in the 1960s.

Jeff Runnfeldt grew up in California and Colorado. He talks about the changes he had to make in his life in college.

Friends Donald "Don" Girard (73) and Linda Sullivan [no age given] discuss Don's involvement with Santa Monica College.

Amy Smith (18) talks with her friend Nicole (Nick) Lunardi (18) about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted college, politics, and the future.

Tyler Katz interviews his grandfather about his past, jobs, family, and friends.

One Small Step conversation partners Ryan McKee (34) and Evan Fried (31) talk about their political beliefs, issues with politically similar people, and how the country can move forward less divided.

I interviewed Stephen Pisciotta for my First Year Seminar class at Marshall University. Our FYS class has been focusing on critical thinking and how thoughtfully developed and artfully asked questions can lead to enriching and enlightening stories, particularly oral histories....

A talk with mom about work, life, family, and the current pandemic.

Growing up in NYC has had a big influence on my mother. Her experiences have made her who she is, and shaped her perspective on life. This has made up my childhood, and will continue to effect and influence who...

In this interview I talk with my Nana, Rhonda Rogers. We discuss topics such as parents, drugs, teenage years, and religion.

I weave my life into the greater story of 1934 to the present, the Great Depression, rural America, the child games we played, while man I would marry fire bombed Tokyo,the second world war, repression of the 1950s,west coast jitters...

Katie Lam’s life during the covid-19 pandemic (2020)

One Small Step partners Esther Harbert (61) and Morton Glickman (86) discuss their experiences in medicine, the changes in their fields since medical school, and what it's like to go to political protests.

We talked about childhood, careers, and interests.

My name is Kyle and I am 20 years old. I interviewed a friend who I met at college, Liam, who is also 20. The majority of the interview topics that we’re discussed were his upbringing and how his Jewish...

The limitations of growing up in a coal mining town, going to college, and becoming a respected teacher in a newly developing Virginia school system.

Karyn Mucklow (63) and her One Small Step partner Lauren Lambert (21) exchange travel stories, anecdotes from former times, and life lessons.

In this interview done in Redlands, California on November 26, 2017, Timothy asks questions about his dad, Anthony, childhood. Anthony describes that the country he grew up in, Nigeria, had limited resources and tough life. He also discusses about his...

Baleria Barrera interviews Yajaira Valdez, best friend of nearly 9 years and they revisit Yaya's childhood, family ties, and dreams. Yajaira shares vulnerability in the most beautiful way through deep stories about her parents, career, and aspirations.

How special Adela Rojas is, and why she should be remembered in history.

Rhonda Zeck (48) and her daughter Stephanie Zeck (22) interview Rhonda's father and Stephanie's grandfather, LeLand J. Creecy, Sr. (81), about his experiences coming up during segregation, his family history and his outlook on life.