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James Kelly (70) is interviewed by friend and fellow PeaceCorps member Miguel Colón (29). Kelly talks about the difficulties of being closeted while in service in El Salvador beginning in 1969 and the work he did to help LGBTQ PeaceCorps...

Patricia Williams (56) and her daughter, Jasmine Barnes (23), talk about the three generations of resilience in their family, starting with Patricia's mother and Jasmine's grandmother, Bessie, and the strengths each generation gained from the one before.

Olivia Jardinado Quinto (36), Victor Manuel Monterrosa, Jr. (31), and Diego Alfonso Iniguez-Lopez (29) talk about their personal and political development and their work as attorneys.

Carolyn Osborn (74) interviews her friend Donna Schloss (78) about Donna's career as a nurse, her travels throughout the world, and her work with the U.S. State Department.

One Small Step partners Pearl Casias (79) and Terri Oliger (51) share a conversation about their lives growing up, the importance of self-reliance, and playing the role of matriarch in their extended families.

Spouses, Ashley Meyer (44) and Chris Meyer (45), together recount their love story.

Denise Leak (50) interviews her mother-in-law Neva Bone (69) about Neva's experience battling colon cancer over the past five years.

Craig Mousin founded the Midwest Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) in the early 80s when many people were fleeing wars in Central America. This is where he met Mary Meg McCarthy, a former law student that now is the director of...

Cristina, 30, speaks to mother, Celia, 59, about the dath of nephew, David, 22 years ago and the impact it had on their family. Cristina, 30 años, habla con su mama, Celia, 59 años, sobre la muerte de su sobrina,...

Sonja Livingston (53) interviews her mother-in-law, Gail Mott (86), about her experiences doing social justice work, both in the United States and abroad.

Laura Slattery (47) interviewed by Alex Lyon (28) about working for a homeless shelter and nonprofit called the Gubbio Project, growing up in Los Angeles, CA and attending Catholic school, her service in the Medical Service Corps in Hawaii, working...

Friends Melinda Hamilton [no age given] and Felicia Williams [no age given] have a conversation about helping others navigate the grieving process. They also discuss their shared experiences and talk about their nonprofits called "Journey 2 Healing Hearts" and "Mother's...

Vito G Palmietto (30) interviews his father, Vito Palmietto (61), about his career in the food service industry. They discuss Vito's experiences acting as an Executive Chef and as a Food and Beverage Director, as well as what it was...

Roxann Smithers (39) interviews her father Henry Smithers (68) about his childhood in West Virginia, his time serving in Vietnam, and his 33-year career as a truck driver.

Hope Winship (40) has a conversation with her father, Jim Winship (73), about college, friendships, El Salvador, and the importance of friends and family given recent health challenges.

Melli (54) talks with colleague Scott Acord (59) about her journey into healthcare and the discrimination her bi-racial daughter faces from the community and her family.

Jannie Shea (54) and her best friend, Angela Waner (54), share a conversation about COVID-19, babysitting, emergencies, hitchhiking, and family as they look back on the adventures that they have had together.

Friends Michelle MacFadyen (57) and Hector LaSala (74) discuss Hector's journey to Louisiana from El Salvador and their work together with asylum seekers, mainly Spanish-speaking Latin American women.

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.

Kevin Ring (57) and his husband Edwin Reyes (52) consider how Kevin's military background, Don't Ask, Don't Tell, and Edwin's immigration status have affected their relationship. They also share memories from their wedding day and offer advice to those who...

One Small Step partners Wane Hailes (67) and Alton Russell (84) have a conversation about their lives and how they ended up in Columbus, GA.

Spouses Milton Arceneaux (49) and Dawn Arceneaux (48) share a conversation about their relationship, their family, and what they are most grateful for.

Susan Richard (59) and her husband Chris Richard (58) share fond family memories, funny stories from childhood, and their first impressions of one another.

Robert T. Melvin (45) has a conversation with his new friend and conversation buddy Manuela Velasquez (23) about his upbringing, lessons from his grandfather, growing up in Houston, Texas, and the miracles of his life and career. He also talks...

Facilitator Shira Smillie [no age given] interviews Melanie Thomas (36) and Anthony Thomas (40) about their love story, parenthood, and navigating being in an interracial relationship.