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Keep the Conversation Going
Think about your day-to-day conversations with those closest to you. What do they look like? Usually, we ask simple questions that evoke simple responses. Surface questions are important building blocks of conversation, but they can be slightly stalling when it comes to keeping the conversation going. This is where we can incorporate everyday storytelling into…
Read MoreHow to Preserve Holiday Traditions Using Storytelling
This holiday season, I wanted to help all of us have more significant conversations as we sit around at grandma’s house or wherever you spend your warm, fuzzy moments. Making holiday traditions last far beyond the dinners and the presents. That’s where Legacy Hunt comes into the picture. One of my main purposes behind creating…
Read MoreWhere did your parents grow up?
In this episode we’re going to be talking about where people grow up, how that impacts their relationships, and how to start the conversation. If you’re talking to someone who’s not your parent, you can be asking questions about where they grew up, what they liked about it, what they think was great and not…
Read MoreLegacy After Dark with Special Guest Laura Roselle from Family Narrative Project
Join Laura Roselle, Family Narrative Project, and Gael Gilliland, The Legacy Recorder, as they chat about Family History and Storytelling. By the end of this episode you will know why we are so passionate about talking to other people, getting their stories and encouraging families and individuals to not only talk about their feelings, or…
Read MoreHow to keep your boundaries while being generous
This is probably a touchy subject for a lot of people. No one wants to acknowledge that it isn’t always “fun” volunteering or being in a situation where you don’t feel like you can extricate yourself politely. Even when you really do need to get out of there. I totally get it. It’s hard to…
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