Honor your loved one with a personal video interview. Preserve their life story — captured in their own words — as a cherished family heirloom for generations to come.
WHY IT MATTERS
We live in a time where facts are easy to find, but there’s no substitute for hearing someone’s story in their own words. Public records might tell you what happened, but a first-hand story tells you how it felt and why it mattered.​ I often hear from people who wish they knew more about a loved one’s life or who regret not capturing their story while they had the chance. As an oral historian, I help families capture stories that too often go untold or slip away with time. ​ Whether you're hoping to honor a parent or grandparent, document your own story, or give a meaningful gift to someone you love, I’m here to help you do it. Together, we’ll create something enduring — a treasure to share now and pass down for generations.​ Because stories don’t last forever— unless we take the time to preserve them.
An audio visual recording has the distinct advantage of showcasing the storyteller — their voice, inflection, facial expressions, manner of dress, and gestures.
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My interviews are conducted via Zoom, removing geographical barriers to capturing your loved one’s story!
The basic interview format consists of up to three hours of interview time. Areas covered often include family history, childhood, education, work/career, relationships, and your reflections on life so far.
The final product is a single video delivered as an private link for easy viewing and sharing, along with a thumb drive for safekeeping.
ABOUT CAROLYN
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My story begins in a walk-in closet, where I spent countless hours looking at family archives. Photos, letters, passports, birth certificates, marriage licenses, newspaper articles and even recipes helped me to learn about and reconstruct my family’s past, and inspired a lifetime of searching and preserving. I've always treasured anecdotal stories about days gone by as well as inspirational lessons learned along the way. I believe that my warmth, openness, and thoughtful interest make me the perfect midwife for your cherished personal narrative. I am curious, intuitive, and someone who cares deeply, which means you can entrust me to treat your valued memories with discretion and accuracy. My other passions include: genealogy, The Moth podcast, dance, cultivating longterm friendships and, of course, living my best story with my husband Joe, daughter Rebecca, and our rescue dog Shasta (whose early story we will never know).
CONTACT ME
Please reach out to me about keeping your loved one’s legacy alive. ​
Fill out the form below, call (415) 601-8890, or email Carolyn@LastingLegacies.life.