Sixtysomething Podcast Episode 3 - How to Create a Legacy
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How to Create a Legacy
In this episode of sixtysomething hosted by Grace Taylor Segal, the topic of creating and preserving a personal legacy is explored.
Grace shares her journey of legacy-building that began after her father's unexpected death, emphasizing the importance of having the resources like photos and videos to create a robust legacy.
She explains how she is preserving her family’s history through various projects, including creating a coffee table book honoring her father, crafting a family recipe cookbook, organizing and digitizing family photos, recording audio memories of her parents, and the plan to create five personal videos.
Grace offers practical advice and resources for others to start their own legacy projects, underscoring the emotional and historical value these projects hold for future generations.
The episode aims to inspire listeners to think about their legacies and take actionable steps to share their life stories and cherished memories with their descendants.
Contact Info - Grace Taylor Segal
Email: grace@gracetaylorsegal.com
Facebook: 60something Page
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Facebook Group: 60Something Pod
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Links
(I receive no affiliate income from any of these products or services at this time.)
Blurb Book Layout & Printing Service
Photomyne App for Scanning & Organizing Photos
Canva Graphic Design Program (It’s free!)
Epson Perfection V30 Color Scanner - still my scanner, but bought in 2012! Still works great, but you will probably need to find a more recent model.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001P3PSVC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
KODAK Slide N SCAN Film and Slide - I used this device to scan some slides I had. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084NVRHYQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Raven Pro Document Scanner - I scan documents with this scanner. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MFRJWY6?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Professional Grade Lavalier Clip - nothing fancy, but it works great with my iPhone for audio recordings
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AG56HYQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
PHOTOMYNE Sturdy Flexible Phone Holder - this just holds your phone steady while you scan your photos
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08PDCDGY9?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
My Family Cookbook (selection)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18NooYJXve5K4oJoVaR4OmNsbeEqft_j7/view?usp=drive_link
My Book About My Dad (selection)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QA6rUZdptZjdXDysMd34Y2N8JbKNLMvJ/view?usp=drive_link
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and Introduction to Legacy
01:20 The Spark: A Personal Journey Begins
02:50 The First Legacy Project: A Tribute Book
07:11 Expanding the Legacy: From Photos to Family History
08:15 Embracing Technology: Scanning and Sharing Memories
14:09 Audio Memories and Future Projects
14:53 The Power of Video in Legacy Projects
22:33 Concluding Thoughts on Leaving a Legacy
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