The Fresno/Central Valley area is one of four regions in the United States where StoryCorps anchored One Small Step in 2022. One Small Step records, shares, and preserves conversations, demonstrating how Californians can listen to each other despite differing opinions. In this conversation, partners Bernadine Tuisavalo and Matthew Gillian discuss their careers in Fresno and their upbringings, and share stories about the influential people in their lives.