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Jaycee Clark (33) talks about her journey through addiction, recovery, transitioning, and HIV/AIDS with her conversation partner Manuela Velasquez (23). They also talk about vulnerability and support.

Valentina Marin (16) interviews her uncle, Leonardo Villa (54) about his childhood in Colombia and about working at the Twin Towers.

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.

A woman is interviewed by her son about her family history, including stories of the American frontier and horseback riding, and her relationship with a Turkish man who became his father.

Daughter interviews her father about beoming an actor, relationship with family and being a father.

My interview with my mom and her backstory

Emily Son (11) and Chang Hun (42) talk about finding success in life using risk and resilience.

One Small Step Conversation partners Adam Carr (24) and David Hill (55) discuss COVID-19, their influences, changing political views, and religion.

Scott Hamilton (50) interviews his father, Albert Hamilton (76) about his family, his faith, and serving in the army.

Nate Osborn(16) interviews John Rodriguez(65). John Rodriquez Grew up in the midwest during the 1950's, in this interview he speaks on his brightest and darkest moments.

One Small Step conversation partners Erica Ford-Smith (51) and Emily Scott (38) talk about social justice, Catholicism, needing to find common ground, and abortion issues.

Duane Smith talks about taking up theology, becoming social activist in his church.

Jeff Ikeda (36) and One Small Step partner Kern Smith (52) exchange experiences and lessons they have faced on the intersectionality of their cultural and racial identity in or outside of the U.S.

One Small Step partners Meghan Miller (43) and Jamie Canup (65) have a conversation about what they believe patriotism is and how they developed those beliefs.

Connor Mojo (18) talks with the community Rev. Dr. Kenneth Floyd Sr. (72) about the Whittemore Elementary school, a historic landmark of the Black community in Conway, South Carolina.

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.

We talked about my grandmother's childhood and experience in foster care. We also talked about how she deals with living through COVID and her relationship with me. After the interview, she contacted me and said "One thing I would change...

One Small Step partners, Lawrence Moon (63) and Stephanie Massey (67), take an hour to discuss a wide range of topics including: climate change, gun control, and the 2016 election.

Today I, Evin Gallagher, interviewed my coworker Aziz about the American Dream and how he feels about it and what it means to him.

Imelda Camarena (47) talks with her daughter, Monserratt Castillo (14) about her childhood and her reaction to 9/11.

Stockton University student, Kelly, interviews someone who is in recovery from addiction.

One Small Step partners Ourania "Nia" Carmody (56) and Tanya Culligan (49) have a conversation about their lives as high school teachers, especially the challenges they have faced over the last year while teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic.

In commemoration of Valentine's Day, Jalon Dixon (24) talks with his girlfriend of 8 years, Kyanna Kess (22) about what it takes to build a long-lasting relationship.