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Conversation partners Jaxson Brown (21) and Shira Smillie (26) discuss Jaxson’s journey coming out as transgender, navigating trauma, and being himself. Jaxson also talks about the queer community in Colorado Springs and about advocating for change.

Friends and fellow entrepreneurs Moni Hernandez [no age given] and Evelyn Strom [no age given] share a conversation about their life paths, Latino culture and community in Colorado, and how they serve those around them.

TerryJosiah Sharpe (39) and Kristen Sharpe (33) discuss the leap of faith they took in moving from San Diego, California, to Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Colleagues Melissa Eickhoff (53) and Fred Veitch (73) discuss the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, including the history of the event and the spectator experience.

Amy McCoy (48) interviews her mother, Margo McCoy Howe (76), about Margo’s earliest memories, her childhood in Des Moines, Iowa, and her work as an international counselor and consultant.

Best friends Wylene Carol (81) and Floyd Tunson (76) reflect on Floyd’s journey as an eclectic artist, how identity and location factor into success in the art world, and working together for the past 45 years.

Helene Van Menen [no age given] and her grandchildren Juniper Stulb [no age given] and Scarlett Stub [no age given] discuss Juniper and Scarlett’s father having cancer, their childhood, the COVID-19 pandemic, and their future career paths.

Coworkers and friends Amber Gibbons (24) and Elizabeth Johnston (31) talk about where they grew up, why they decided to move to Colorado Springs, Colorado, and what they love about living in Colorado Springs.

Cay Jurgensen (75) interviews her friend Joyce Aubrey (83) about Joyce’s memoir Beyond Aftershocks, childhood sexual trauma, and Joyce’s nonprofit organization, Finding Our Voices.

Jacqueline "Jax" Armendariz Unzueta (36) interviews her father Gilberto Armendariz (67) about his childhood, his career, and his family.

Colleagues Doug Price [no age given] and Janet Suthers [no age given] share the story of how they rebranded the city of Colorado Springs as Olympic City USA.

Friends Kathryn Eastburn [no age given] and Tom Shepard (54) share a conversation about the ever-evolving values in Colorado Springs and reflect on how they have navigated conservative and anti-gay attitudes in the area. They also talk about the fierce...

Troy Sanders (26) interviews his boyfriend Rafael Norwood (34) about Rafael’s early childhood, his identity, his career path in higher education, and the Club Q mass shooting.

Friends Shirley Martinez (63) and Anabela Crooks (70) discuss Shirley’s time in the military, the African diaspora, and self-acceptance.

Fadil Lee (49) and his wife, Megan Lee (50), have a conversation about their lives, including reconnecting and marrying after having met in college 25 years earlier and adopting a daughter in the past year.

Partners Marissa Furman (41) and Julianą Massaro (40) talk about how they met, their relationship, and Marissa’s cancer diagnosis.

Liam Manning (27) and his mom Bernadine “Bernie” Manning (58) come together to talk about parenting, particularly what it was like for Bernie to raise a queer child and Liam’s journey of self-discovery. They also reflect on their relationship and...

Mother and daughter Carol Braker (59) and Sophie Barker (25) discuss Sophie’s chronic illness, disabilities, and the lessons Sophie has learned.

Mother and son Beth Hatch (87) and Scott Jensen (63) discuss Beth's earliest childhood memories and remember her late husband, Ralph.

Brian Kates (51) and Lonni Miera [no age given] talk about their work in the neighborhood with the Meadows Park Community Center and the importance of helping others.

Manuela Velasquez (23) interviews Robert "Bob" Holmes (77) about his career, his work with homeless individuals, and the personal impact his work has had on him.

Dominique Robbins (32) and his husband Rockie Sanders (61) discuss their love story, coming out as gay, and Dominique’s work in the music industry.

Colleagues Steven Kellenberg (69) and Timothy Seibert (54) discuss how the Norwood Development Group hopes to address the growing population of Colorado Springs, Colorado with their development of Banning Lewis Ranch.

Colleagues Susan Edmondson (57) and Jeff Finn (42) discuss the development of downtown Colorado Springs and their involvement in this ongoing project. They reflect on the many variables that contribute to a successful downtown area while emphasizing the unique potential...

Gary W. Hawk (72) interviews his wife, Joyce L. Hocker (76), about her family's experiences taking a stand against U.S. racism in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s.