LifeStories Alive

13/02/2024

I was honored to be interviewed by my friend, Tom Parish, for his podcast, "AI for Lifelong Learners".

Thank you, Tom, for a great interview and a fun experience!

Check it out here:

Exploring how technology and AI transform the preservation and sharing of family stories.

16/11/2020

As I prepare to produce a video that will help caregivers worldwide (more to come soon), I revisited a TED talk from one of my heroes, Dave Isay, the Founder of StoryCorps. With a virtual Thanksgiving just on the horizon, this might be the most important few minutes you spend this year. Enjoy! https://www.ted.com/talks/dave_isay_everyone_around_you_has_a_story_the_world_needs_to_hear?referrer=playlist-listen_up

Dave Isay opened the first StoryCorps booth in New York’s Grand Central Terminal in 2003 with the intention of creating a quiet place where a person could honor someone who mattered to them by listening to their story. Since then, StoryCorps has evolved into the single largest collection of human ...

23/08/2020

As one who has recorded people's LifeStories for over 14 years, today I gained a huge amount of admiration and respect for both Ron White and Dr. Phil McGraw. Regardless of what you think about the public persona of these men, this interview is well worth your time.

It's a true testament of friendship and the fact that you never really know someone until you've heard their LifeStory. Enjoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfHWJaNJC74

Comedian Ron White White shares his earliest memory, his experience in the military, and stories from the Blue Collar Comedy Tour. For more information: www....

10/08/2020

Ever asked yourself really good questions?
My business involves asking people good questions about their lives. This article opened my eyes to the questions I should be asking myself! I suggest you read it, answer each question, and learn a bit about yourself. Enjoy! https://medium.com/mind-cafe/8-great-questions-you-should-occasionally-ask-yourself-ebc929094777

Including one that completely changed my life.

31/07/2020

As someone in the video production business, this Nike ad is an editing masterpiece! Enjoy. https://musebycl.io/sports/nikes-new-ad-editing-marvel-and-maybe-best-covid-spot-yet?fbclid=IwAR25CWbU7HXXjlyaxAic97htV0meykPp0nSO5fv7vuP70OR2qsjuRNgHdLg

W+K's seamless ode to the unifying power of sport

29/07/2020

"Just listen. Listening is the simplest way to validate others. You don’t need to tell your story; just encourage them to keep telling theirs. Make them feel important."

This is just one pearl from a good article by Thomas Appong. Read it and instantly become a more trusted conversationalist. https://medium.com/personal-growth/an-fbi-behaviour-expert-explains-how-to-quickly-build-trust-with-anyone-94a05be01cea

It’s not always about you!

12/07/2020

02/07/2020

It's always a good way to start a conversation. https://app.searchie.io/watch/P52456GED1

To learn more from Dave's article, look here: https://medium.dave-bailey.com/10-communication-techniques-used-by-great-leaders-75b18c03b3c2

24/06/2020

Ken Burns is a master storyteller and the best documentary film producer alive. He always makes me think. This piece is no exception.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/06/23/ken-burns-our-monuments-are-representations-myth-not-fact/?arc404=true&fbclid=IwAR1HrqNM2hPRmVSmSbL1zWom6nlO1Z-DN5QGB7W8vALg_eYtN9qS7OEUYG4

Filmmaker Ken Burns reflects on James Baldwin's understanding of liberty, and how our most venerated monuments can remind us of where America falls short.

16/06/2020

Listening in a Foreign Language?

I had the honor of being a guest on a podcast from France. Check out the website of the host, Christine Camm https://www.simplyfrenchonline.com/

https://app.searchie.io/watch/W6NMakWJNZ

08/06/2020

What Great Listeners Actually Do - Better Conversations video 3
https://hbr.org/2016/07/what-great-listeners-actually-do

08/06/2020

What Great Listeners Actually Do - Better Conversations video 3
https://hbr.org/2016/07/what-great-listeners-actually-do

04/06/2020

Today we lost a hero...a World War II vet and a great Aggie. His was one of my favorite interviews that happened in my first year in business. This clip of Bob Epstein's LifeStory has been viewed and loved by many. May his memory be a blessing. https://vimeo.com/121479558

Bob is a World War II veteran. His Dad was a World War I vet. His Dad used to tuck him into bed at night telling him stories about the War. This video captures the…

02/06/2020

What would be your results if you tried this experiment? It's easy. Try it! Then let me know your results in the comments below. https://psiloveyou.xyz/this-is-what-happens-when-you-stop-talking-about-yourself-in-conversations-62b4554f5714

A two day experiment will teach you how to be more likable and connect with people that were previously out of your reach.

31/05/2020

Medium.com is a great source for daily interesting information tailored to your choice of categories of topics. Check out this article I just published on their site.

https://medium.com//being-humble-is-nothing-to-brag-about-2692535f6dd0

Being humble is viewed as a positive trait that should be admired. But can being humble cause emotional pain to those we leave behind?

29/05/2020

Aw, come on, Mike! Do you really think that better conversations lead to increased business? https://app.searchie.io/watch/gRqm4VWlN1

https://medium.com//10-fatal-mistakes-that-kill-conversations-4453deb8a1db

29/05/2020

What will better conversations lead to? https://app.searchie.io/watch/OlDd9zO7Ny

27/05/2020

Thank you, Maya Angelou, and PBS. I just watched PBS' American Masters documentary on Dr. Angelou.

Treat yourself. You owe it to your well-being to immerse
yourself this delight: https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/maya-angelou-film/7533/

Maya Angelou gave people the freedom to think about their history in a way they never had.