About Me

Always playing ‘therapist’ with my therapist grandmother, she was the client, and I (at 8 years of age) was the therapist. It was no surprise that I went into the profession I did, following my grandmother’s footsteps. Seven years ago, I had the utmost privilege of making a video of my grandfather a year before his passing. He was 79 years old and his Dementia was not yet extensive, providing the perfect time for an Interview. I was able to keep him on video for about 2 hours. After his passing, I circulated the video to the family and it was profound. We cried and laughed with him again. 7 years later, we still watch the video. Since then, I have interviewed other family members and keep their videos safe for when they pass. When I tell people of the videos I have made, many people often say “oh my gosh! I want to do something like that!” But many never get around to it. Some don’t feel comfortable interviewing family members about certain things with fears that they might not like what they say. Some may also feel they can’t be completely truthful in interviews if family members are present, and many may plainly find it extremely hard and emotional to do this work. By being a neutral party in the interview, I am able to break that barrier. Additionally, I have been on my own journey around death and grief which has opened the doors for me to create this meaningful new venture. Having my skill set and being able to ask questions and converse in a way without family involvement can create a more open and vulnerable space. It also allows the interviewee to get to share their story to someone who does not know their history. This can be a wonderful gift to someone and I am honored to be part of their storytelling.