[One Generation to Another] How Can We Uncover the Meaning Behind Our Family's Stories?

Most families collect their history the same way. Someone sits down with Grandma, hits record on their phone, asks a few questions, and hopes something lasting comes out of it. Usually, families walk away with a handful of stories they’ll never forget.

But a collection of great stories isn’t the same thing as a legacy. Without context, those stories are mere events—things that happened. They may be vivid, but they’re disconnected, and don’t convey meaning.

That is what Melissa and Dave dig into in this episode. History, as they explain, tells us what happened, but it’s legacy that helps us understand how experiences shaped beliefs, values, and purpose. To get you from history to legacy, Melissa and Dave share five questions that will help you turn a routine family interview into something that pulls meaning out of memory.

Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts here.

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 Resources

Do you want to capture your family story but don't know where to start? Check out our process: https://www.journeysixty6.com/

Take a spin through some of our published Legacy Keepsakes: https://www.journeysixty6.com/published-family-business-books

If you’d like a conversation with Dave and Melissa to learn more, please visit: https://www.journeysixty6.com/schedule-a-15-minute-consult-