This is the last episode of the Miss. Genealogy podcast (for now!) As always, thank you for your support & for taking the time to get to know your ancestors! I know it will bless your life more than you can imagine 💛 Wendy Top is someone I look up to so much & I’m very grateful I can bring this episode to you as my farewell because it is AMAZING ✨ Beyond Death’s Door: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Deaths-Door-Understanding-Experiences-ebook/dp/B009D4FDV0 What’s on the Other Side? https://www.amazon.com/Whats-Other-Side-Gospel-Teaches/dp/1609070461 Sign up for one of my online courses here! https://missgenealogy.com/online-courses/ Follow me on Instagram/Facebook @missgenealogy Send me an email at [email protected]

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Evi Figgat drops so much wisdom in this episode & her tips for interviewing living relatives are some of the very best! Evi studied journalism & English in college, spends her time writing & is very good at what she does! We discuss adoption (spoiler alert: Evi just talked with her birth mom for the first time this week 🙌🏼 Read all about it here: http://monfig.com/finding-my-birthmother-closed-adoption/#comment-119 ), things to do/avoid while interviewing & learn about her hardworking, tenacious ancestors. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! Find Evi on Instagram @evifig And read her blog at www.monfig.com

Happy New Year! 🥳 Lizzy Jensen claims to be a beginner when it comes to family history but her experiences demonstrate that no matter your expertise, when you have a willing heart, the Lord pours out his blessings! This discussion left me feeling inspired & ready to do all the things family history related. I can’t wait for you to listen! Find Lizzy on Instagram: www.instagram.com/lizzy.jensen www.instagram.com/thesmallseed Family tree download (this is adorable! You should definitely take advantage of this free resource designed by the lovely Sarah Jane Wright): https://www.thesmallseed.com/blog/2017/10/family-lesson-family-tree-printable NY Times article mentioned in our discussion: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2013/03/17/fashion/the-family-stories-that-bind-us-this-life.amp.html Register for Light Keepers here: https://www.rootstech.org/lightkeepers

Kimmy Crosby is the owner of the incredible ichartyou (ready-to-print modern genealogy charts 😍) & I LOVED hearing her story. From hearing about her time in New York City, to growing her business, to her ancestor who raised 14 children (!!!) I left feeling inspired & I know you will too. Enroll in my online course here: https://missgenealogy.com/product/creating-a-family-history-chatbook-from-start-to-finish/ Use code “PODCAST” for 10% off! Thank you for being loyal listeners! 💛 Buy a chart for yourself or as a Christmas gift (or both 🙌🏼)! https://www.i-chart-you.com Follow Kimmy on Instagram at: www.instagram.com/ichartyou Email Kimmy with any questions: [email protected]

Miya Jensen has a contagious enthusiasm for genealogy & I’m so excited for you to hear from her! She earned her degree from BYU in Family History & Genealogy & focuses specifically on those with Polynesian ancestry (though she can help you no matter your background!) Connect with Miya below: [email protected] @the_polynesian_genealogist on Instagram Miyamoto Jensen on Facebook Get on the waiting list for my online course here! https://missgenealogy.com/courses/creating-a-family-history-chatbook-from-start-to-finish/

Vanessa Quigley is someone I look up to immensely & I’m just thrilled to have her on the show. She talks all about Chatbooks (the greatest way to preserve your family memories!) & shares some fun stories of growing up in Florida on a farm with her big family. I loved this interview so much, enjoy! 😘 Use this link for $10 off your first Chatbooks order! 🙌 http://invite.chatbooks.com/jessiemckinley89l Get on the waiting list for my family history Chatbooks online course HERE: https://missgenealogy.com/courses/creating-a-family-history-chatbook-from-start-to-finish/ Join the #Momforce by Chatbooks FB Group (it's amazing!) https://www.facebook.com/groups/288060834871331/ Follow @chatbooks on Instagram!

Krista is one of my dear friends & I'm so excited to share her with you today! Her love for the scriptures & preserving memories is so apparent & I know you'll walk away feeling inspired to keep a better record. Listen to her own amazing podcast: The Scripture Study Project https://scripturestudyproject.podbean.com And find her on Instagram at: @thescripturestudyproject @thesmallseed @kristajohorton Purchase my very first online course HERE: https://missgenealogy.com/courses/creating-a-family-history-chatbook-from-start-to-finish/ President Eyring: https://www.lds.org/languages/eng/content/general-conference/2017/04/gathering-the-family-of-god Ben Saas: https://www.amazon.com/Vanishing-American-Adult-Coming-Crisis/dp/1250114403 Amy Harris BYU speech: https://speeches.byu.edu/talks/amy-harris_how-family-history-can-save-the-world/ Elder Renlund: https://www.lds.org/languages/eng/content/general-conference/2018/04/family-history-and-temple-work-sealing-and-healing

Juliette Eames is the creator of Four Bears Books & has a deep love for family history. Her story is incredible (their Kickstarter was funded in less than four hours!) & it truly was a special treat to have Juliette on the show. Follow Juliette on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fourbearsbooks/ At http://www.fourbearsbooks.com, they create beautifully illustrated children’s books that are perfectly personalized for your family. Family stories can finally be fun for kids! They’ve created books that children will LOVE, including dynamic content and exquisite illustrations to capture the attention of your youngest readers! These will become a favorite in your storybook collection.

I've known Carolynn Reynolds for a few years now & she is the real deal! She has a passion for family history (thanks to her husband!) & creates the most beautiful family trees to remind you of your family. She is a graphic designer, has 5 young kids & is an excellent example of practicing what she preaches. **Unfortunately, my end of the audio is very spotty (not sure what happened!) but try to look/hear past that & ENJOY!!** Follow Carolynn on Instagram @branches.art Carolynn's website: https://branchesart.com Also! If you are local to Utah county, Carolynn is opening up a shop in the University Mall (right next to the kid's area) soon! Get excited!

Michelle has taken the artistic talents that she has been given & has applied them to family history! So inspiring. Her story is also absolutely captivating & I love the projects that she is working on. You won't want to miss this one! Follow Michelle on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/franzoni.thorley.studio/