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Victoria "Vicky" Swerdloff (54) shares a conversation with her daughter Alex Swerdloff (22) about life after college, memories of growing up, experiences in Boise, Idaho, perspectives, and their relationship.

Close friends Evelyn Abundis (28) and Isis Diaz (27) discuss being first-generation college students at KIPP San Jose and now assisting parents and students in navigating the southern California education system. The two exchange perspectives and shared work experiences.

One Small Step conversation partners Allison Briscoe-Smith (46) and Sue Lani Madsen (67) talk about how political labels and identity labels don't always get to the nuance of a person, and share stories about how they're teaching the younger generations...

Coworkers and friends, Sheyla Lopez (26) and Irma Gonzalez (56) reflect on their long relationship, their many roles at KIPP, and share anecdotes from their experiences.

Friends Timothy Conley (55) and Sean Higginbotham (43) have a conversation about their lives, sobriety, and experiences through recovery center, Victory Mission & Ministry.

One Small Step Partners, William Oliver (36) and Sukaina Hussain (38) discuss their families and their journey's to doing work within their communities.

Colleagues and community leaders Lorena Solorio (44) and Melissa Canela [no age given] talk about KIPP's advocacy, community engagement, and the partner organization Melissa works for: the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley.

One Small Step Partners, Kendra Devejian (46) and Elliot Balch (42), discuss their current positions as they relate to the community of downtown Fresno, their families, and where community hardship intersects with business.

One Small Step conversation partners Peter Rumble (46) and Nancy Dobbs (75) talk about their influences, exposure to racism, and the role of local Chamber of Commerce.

Jennie Fidler (35) interviews conversation partner Fran Durkin (90) about her childhood, marriage, and family.

One Small Step conversation partners and colleagues in the Washington State Senate Karen Keiser (75) and John Braun (56) discuss their Midwest origins, moving to Washington state, how their families shaped their politics, and how disagreement in legislative sessions leads...

One Small Step partners, Venise Curry [no age given] and Kurt Madden [no age given] discuss their families, influences, and approach to different challenges within the Fresno community.

Matthew Shilo (50) interviews his friend Sylvester McGill (48) about growing up working in his parents' group homes, becoming a school psychologist and counselor.

One Small Step Partners Brenda Quiroz (32) and Bonnie Keller (66) reflect on the importance of uplifting others, share stories from their childhood, and talk about what influenced them to get into their line of work.

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.

Married couple, Fran Young (68) and Paul Young (72), recall stories and events that lead them to becoming international teachers, traveling to many countries, culture shocks, and navigating life in Springfield, Missouri after traveling abroad.

Brenda Barwick [no age given] and One Small Step partner Mimi Turner (36) discuss Oklahoma City changes and progress, influential people in their lives, and their political leanings.

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.

KIPP educators and colleagues Jenny Tan (43) and Cherese Brauer (42) discuss equitability in their model of education, share personal stories from when they were students, and aspirations for the organization.

Harrison Watkins (33) reminisces with his grandmother Roselyne Swig [no age given] on her vast knowledge and experiences as a businesswoman, mother, and grandmother.

One Small Step conversations partners Milissa Ackerley (61) and Larry Patten (69) talk about their relationship with faith and politics, and the need for more bridge-builders across political divides.

Regina Banks [no age given] and One Small Step partner Emily O'Connor (41) exchange their experiences growing up, religion, as mothers, and varying other roles.

One Small Step conversation partners Coreen Campos (34) and Cherella Nicholson (37) talk about the personal experiences that brought them to their work, the importance of self-care in the nonprofit sector, and their hopes for Fresno.

One Small Step conversation partners George Ozburn (46) and Conor Miles (34) talk about growing up in Fresno, their families, and their political views.

Kelbi Schlueter (54) interviews her friend Teresa Ross [no age given] about her childhood, experiences with homelessness, and their friendship.