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Sean DeArmond (51) and his wife Sarah DeArmond (37) have a conversation about the non-profit they created ("Voiceless Behind Bars") to help raise awareness of, and pay legal fees for, those in prison who have been wrongfully convicted.

Aiesha Hunter (35) and Tajama Phillips (43) discuss their work with Indomitable Families affected by Incarceration and their personal experiences with the criminal justice system.

New acquaintances Fredrick Williams (43) and Zane Walker (18) remember and discuss their friends, Brandon and Lucian, respectively, who they each lost to traffic violence. They talk about how the loss affected them and why they decided to advocate for...

Valerie DeLeon (she/her) chats with Kellsie Forfar-Jones (she/her), Public Engagement Planner with Denver Regional Council of Governments, about what drew her to the field of urban planning, her passion for uplifting community voices, and what the future of Denver may...

Dr. Patricia Fernandez-Kelly, Professor of Sociology at Princeton University, talks with undergraduate Rafer Friedman about ethical leadership, advocacy and activism on campus, in the community and beyond.

Colleagues Leah Moore (40) and Roshanna Beard (33) talk about their experiences and journeys as educators. They discuss the importance of advocating for their students and families, and remember becoming PBS Kids Early Learning Champions.

[Recorded: December 14, 2022] Kat Roth (72) and Wandae Johnson (40) sit down to record a One Small Step Conversation in Charlottesville, VA. Wandae comes from a background in social justice work within the Charlottesville community, and Kat is retired...

High school friends and colleagues, Wendy Hasson (37) and Jamie Poslosky (39) discuss their friendship and advocacy work around gun violence.

Friends and colleagues Kirsten Purvis (36) and Yohana Carrillo (44) talk about their work at the ESL Welcome Center and the importance of advocating for students and families.

Friends Madeline Mayes (16) and Sharona Nagamuthu (17) discuss how they engage in politics as young people who can't yet vote. They both discuss Next Generation Politics, Y Vote, and other organizations that help youth get civically engaged.

Joyce shares the story of giving birth to her first born and health discrepancies she faced as a woman of color and what she learned and how it helped her when faced with some of the same issues with her...

Erik Gray (30) and friend and colleague Robin Miller (49) have a conversation about how they met, their work within the anti-trafficking community, the sense of value in their chosen field and gaps in service provided to those violated in...

Hilly Haber (33) speaks with Sherry King (70) about their lives and experiences at Central Synagogue. They talk about Hilly's role as a rabbi and how they've each incorporated social justice into volunteer work.

Towanda Davis (57) interviews her friend and colleague, City Commissioner Dianne Williams-Cox (58), about her life and career.

Colleagues Yasuharu "Haru" Okuda (49) and Phillip Wortham (39) share the experiences that led them to undertake careers in medical simulation and explain the importance of simulated medical practice for reducing patient harm and loss of life.

Amy Behrend (30) speaks with her husband Gregory Behrend (33) about how they met, their careers, and their decision to start a non-profit together.

Longtime friends Allison Tant [no age given] and Courtney Atkins [no age given] sit down for a conversation about their advocacy work, their parents, their children, and the strong women who inspired them to become the community leaders they are...

Sister-friends Bridget Graham [no age given] and Lisa Jones [no age given] talk about the longevity and closeness of their relationship over the course of many changes in their lives. They reflect on first connecting in high school, on the...

We talked about the experiences my mother went through as growing up in a white community as an African American and how it has molded her into who she is today. Around 22:50, I asked my mother out of her...

Karmen Howard (29) and Mackenzie Moore (26) discuss their experience working with the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 2021-04-30 18:09:20

Eric Harris [no age given] talks to his friend and mentor, Kate Kimmer [no age given] about the realities of being a survivor of trafficking and engaging in anti-trafficking work. The two talk about the importance of including survivors in...

Friends and colleagues Portia Wofford (34) and Sarah Warren (24) share their experiences as nurses and consider how social media can help with healthcare advocacy.

Jennifer "Jen" Euell (50) interviews her friend and mentor, Diane Sands (75), about her career as an activist, a nonprofit founder, an oral historian, and a Montana State Senator.

Sarah Hooper (37) talks with friend and colleague Benjamin Lawrence "Law" Aritao (39) about their upbringing, important life experiences, and how they came to be lawyers working to advance equity in the world.

Becky Lesch (70) speaks with her daughter, Mel Lesch (34), about her late son, Paul, who had Down Syndrome and inspired her work in disability advocacy. They remember his humor, his love of music, and his affection for those around...