Preserving Stories That Matter (feat. Mary Voell of Legacies LLC)

About this episode

In this episode, Ben Surratt interviews Mary Voell about the importance of preserving family stories and the process behind it.

What if the most important story ever told… is yours? In this episode of Business Over Beer , I sit down with Mary Voell, founder of Legacies, a business dedicated to helping families capture, preserve, and pass down their stories for generations. What started as a moment of reflection after losing her mother turned into a 20+ year journey of helping people document their lives—not just names and dates, but the real stories that shape who we are. We dive into: Why storytelling matters more than ever The emotional impact of capturing family history How legacy builds identity and connection The 4-step process Mary uses to turn memories into books The business behind helping people tell their stories This episode is a reminder that your story matters—and it’s worth telling. Connect with Mary Voell (Legacies): 📧 info@legaciesstories.com 🌐 www.legaciesstories.com Connect with Business Over Beer: 🍻 Website: www.bizoverbeer.com 🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Bizoverbeerpodcast 📧 Email: bizoverbeer@gmail.com 📱 Follow us: X: @bizoverbeer Instagram: @bizoverbeerpodcast TikTok: @bizoverbeer Follow Ben: @ben_surratt Passages to Success: @passagestosuccess Produced by WAWI Productions…

People in this episode

Host: Ben Surratt

Guest: Mary Voell

Topics covered

• storytelling
• family history
• legacy
• identity
• emotional impact
• business

Keywords

• storytelling
• family stories
• legacy
• memory preservation
• emotional impact
• identity
• business

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Legacies LLC, WAWI Productions, Business Over Beer

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