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Conversation with my Grandmother about her life and relationships.

In this interview, I talked to my grandpa about his life, jobs, family, and childhood. He shared with me some of his many amazing experiences like the time he traveled all the way to Africa to help people, the time...

My fathers journey to the United States Of America.

[Recorded: Friday, July 29, 2022] Ben (35) and Sara (66) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Ben's family has lived in Charlottesville for generations, and he shares what it was like growing up here and facing the...

[Recorded: Friday, April 28, 2023] Tanyia (57) and Tyler (34) have a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Tanyia is an Assistant Manager for Zone Operations for Facilities Management Housing Custodial at the University of Virginia and Tyler is...

I am interviewing my husband (soon to be ex-husband) Colin, discussing our time together, our impending divorce and the reasons for it, and what's next for Colin in his life. He speaks openly about his feelings, which is something he...

Leah Markworth (17) talks with her grandparents, Susan and Fred Turek, about their love story.

Interview with my grandpa about his lifetime.

[Recorded Tuesday, September 12, 2023] Ashley (19) from Alexandria, Virginia, and Misa (18) who lives in Charlottesville, participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Ashley shares about her...

This interview is about the life of Baryl Morgan and her opinions on the world.

This Interview was with Aaron Maxfield. The interview talks about Aaron’s past experiences that have taught him to be who he is today, and he explains memorable people who made differences in his life as well as events that took...

Family, faith, marriage, and life lessons

My grandpa and I discussed his military career as a Signal Corps Officer.

[Recorded Tuesday, May 23, 2023] Emily (19) and Jaeho (19) have a One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. Emily is a student at UVA’s School of Nursing and is passionate about climate change, gun violence, education, and nursing as...

I had the chance to speak with my Aunt Lisa discussing her life and her best memories in life. She gave advice and we also spoke about where she was on 9/11. #thegreatlisten2019

This is about Matties life in PA verses VA. How much her life changed/didn't change, and who she misses.

Skylar interviews Mayor William Ward, also known as my grandfather aka "Pops," about his decision to run for office and what it was like to live in the public eye as Chesapeake, Virginia's longest serving, first and only Black mayor.

[Recorded: Friday, June 10, 2022] Sarita (21, UVA '22) and Amanda (27, UVA '17) have a One Small Step conversation during Alumni Weekend at UVA. Sarita and Amanda, both recent UVA graduates, discuss life after college and their shared interest...

[Recorded Tuesday, September 12, 2023] Anna (19) from Douglasville, Georgia, and Kate (18) from Somerville, Massachusetts participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Anna discusses finding leadership and...

Sarah Gray, age 47, (Washington DC) blood transfusion recipient, interviews Jack Delaney (61), one of the 10 anonymous strangers who donated 1 of the units of the blood she received during childbirth in 2010. "I'd like to make a new...

One Small Step conversation partners Michael Albrecht (22) and Janet Richards (54) discuss how major health issues have shaped their lives, how their Christian faith is important to each of them, how conflicts within their religious communities have forced them...

A summary of a mother's love of family and life.

Loyola University Chicago MSW student Kate Dawson talks with her best friend of many years, Chloe Kilano, about growing up with two immigrant parents from Iran. The two reflect on Chloe's experience of being a first-generation college student while challenging...

Ed Bol (60) shares his experience with busing in Seattle, Washington with new friend Diane Buxton (50). Ed stayed at his neighborhood high school but recalls white friends being bused from Queen Anne, his neighborhood school, and Black students being...

A mother and daughter talk about how where you live and when you were born can effect your consumption of media.