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Co-workers and friends Brandi Adakai (33) and Jeffrey Jaramillo (56) discuss the food pantry they run in Pueblo, Colorado, locally sourced food, and their Empowerment Center.

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.

Friends Maria Navaratne (53) and Harriet Lee (81) speak about their artistic journeys and their connection to the Manitou Art Center.

Natalie Johnson (47) interviews her friend Mark Wong (55) about his work as a potter and his involvement in the local art community.

Friends and colleagues John Graham (70) and Rhonda Van Pelt (65) talk about the role and importance of small-town newspapers and discuss how small-town newspapers have changed over time.

Amanda Shotts (45) interviews her friends Julia Wright (72) and Arlene Wood (84) about the Commonwheel Artists Co-op in Manitou Springs, Colorado, and their work as artists in the local community.

Susan Loo Pattee (61) talks with her mother, Katherine "Kathy" Loo (83), about their similarities, Katherine’s work with Union Printers Home, leadership, and education.

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

Melrose Kuusinen (69 years old) interviewed by daughter Jackie Kuusinen (40 years old) about her childhood and family history.

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...