Baking Memories with Five Minute Storytelling

Cooking, in most families, is when the magic happens. People gather in kitchens no matter how pretty or inviting the rest of the house is. Asking someone about their favorite baking memory or cookie recipe will usually make them light up and smile like you wouldn’t believe. Be prepared for the sadness that may come…

How to keep it simple

In today’s post I want to encourage you to keep it simple. This post will highlight the reasons why I believe keeping things simple is the easiest way to reach success. When you go on The Legacy Recorder website, or you’re in the members area, or wherever you are in the Legacy World, simplicity is…

How to build rapport with your storytellers

Jumping into conversations with complete strangers can be nerve-racking, hard, and just downright scary. I’m not going to tell you that this work of working with others to tell their stories is always easy. What I am going to do is offer suggestions, advice, and my own experiences to help you along the way. In…

What your librarian is thinking right now

Do you like libraries? I like libraries. I also love librarians and everything they have meant to me over the years. Growing up, I spent every moment I could in the library and with a librarian. It’s where I made my friends, discovered new worlds, and found a place that celebrated my desire to write…

5 Reasons to let go of your expectations

Hey there, we need to talk. No, you’re not in trouble, but we do need to chat about something a little sticky. I want to talk to you about expectations, and why letting them go is totally in your best interest, especially when it comes to working with other people. When we get tied up…