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Wilma Jean Owens (77) talks with her daughter Melissa Owens (47) about her upbringing in rural Virginia, her mother's lifelong influence on her, and why she is an eternal optimist.

Mary Downing (70) tells her spouse, Martin Roubik [no age given], about her life-long quest to discover the identity of her biological father and shares advice for others on the same journey.

Carlos Briceño (56) and his wife Jill Briceño (43) talk with their daughter, Alexus Jones (24) about how Huntington's Disease has affected their family. Jill and Alexus share their experiences with Huntington's Disease, talk about their ways of coping with...

Gracie Virginia Wong (68) is interviewed by her daughter Jenni Wong (43) about her childhood in Cleveland, Ohio, growing up at her parents' laundry, her work history, and becoming a grandmother.

Stuart Tobisman (78) shares stories of his life, with particular emphasis on the importance of community with his daughter, Cindy Tobisman (50) and his grandson, Eli Tobisman Pearl (15).

Joanna Kobylivker (42) talks with her father, Daniel "Dan" Dinur (74), about his life journey from Lithuania to Israel and ultimately to the United States. NOTE: During the interview, Dan quoted his mother as saying "Greta Garbo will be meeting...

Caazena Hunter (39) and her sister Robin Hunter (46) talk about their family, their work, and the next generation of kids in their family.

Janelle Benuska (40) interviews her mother Rebecca Daebelliehn (78) about her childhood growing up in a big family, her relationship with her mother, her life as a nun at the convent before starting her journey in education and motherhood, and...

One Small Step conversation partners Eric Knudtson (69) and Greg Gustin (59) have a conversation about their family backgrounds, faith, and values that have shaped their lives. They find common ground despite differences in their beliefs.

Renee Grebe (36) talks with her grandmother, Helen Grebe (89) about Helen’s life. They discuss Helen's childhood including her family life and what it was like to grow up during the '20s and '30s depression era. They also talk about...

Pamela Vickers (66) interviews her uncle, Fred Douglas Davis (79), about his history of social justice work for African Americans in Tulsa, and how he feels about the amount of progress the African American community has made in recent years.

Epidemiologist Carol Rao (46) talks to her fellow epidemiologist and friend Jennifer Liang (44) about working for the CDC from China and deploying to Sierra Leone to implement Infection Prevention strategies locally in response to the 2014 Ebola outbreak.

Dorothy Jane McCauley (93) talks to her daughter Sheila Marshall (59) about living in the Panama Canal Zone.

Joan Kuipers (88) shares memories from kindergarten and growing up in Lake Linden, MI with her Daughter-in-Law, Jane Kuipers (61), and her Son, Kris Kuipers (61).

Sherry Williams (58) interviews her friend Gregg H. Brown, Sr., (58), talk about the importance of banking black and Gregg's near-death experience.

Gregory Vogelweid (70) interviews Norma Vogelweid (63) as a gift to Norma's daughter, Lilian Lehmann. They talk about Lilian, and Norma shares memories of growing up, school, going to college, and having Lilian.

Spouses Brian Baker (45) and Lachandra Baker (46) reflect on their ten years of marriage, the "blending" of their families, and their journey since Brian's diagnosis with cancer four years ago.

Renate Dollinger (91) talks with daughter Amy Boles (51) about her personal history escaping Nazi Germany. Renate lived in London and eventually went back to Germany after the war to work as a translator for the U.S. Army before moving...

Alec Acosta (19) talks with his teacher Christopher Abreu (32) about his childhood, school experiences, meaningful friendships, artistic interests, and about what his hopes are for the future.

Claire Nelson (40) interviews her father David Nelson (69) about his outlook on his life and how he maintained his optimism through the years.

Rick Nehrling (70) tells his daughter Adrienne Edwards (34) about his parents and their careers, including his mother's position as one of the top secretaries in the CIA / the Office of Strategic Services, which gave her clearance to be...

Sheila Freund (54), and her son John Freund (31), interview her mother and his grandmother, Sheila Reddy (83), about her childhood growing up, her family, her happy memories, and her more challenging ones.

Betty Becker (79) tells her daughter Marla Becker (46) about her childhood growing up in a Jewish family in Chicago. Betty shares about her parents, what she was like growing up, moving a lot as a kid, working in her...

Paul Teranes (79) talks with his daughter Amy Snow (37) about his experience growing up with congenital glaucoma and eventual blindness. Paul tells how his parents supported his independence, how he coped with the challenges of education and attending law...

Jack McGovern (23) talks with his mom Tina McGovern (59) about growing up with Coats disease. Jack and Tina share about Jack's diagnosis, the search for resources, the experience of dealing with doctors and surgeries, and the creation of their...