The Stories We Leave Behind | Intergenerational Connections

About this episode

Lisa Mars discusses the importance of preserving family stories through video to capture the essence of loved ones during life transitions.

What stories in your family haven’t been told yet? In this episode, Lisa Mars shares how video can become a meaningful way to preserve not just memories, but presence — the voice, personality, and essence of the people we love. For families navigating aging or life transitions, this can be a powerful way to hold onto what matters most. You’ll hear simple ways to begin, even if a loved one feels hesitant, and how everyday conversations can become lasting pieces of family history. In this episode, we talk about: Why family stories are often lost over time How video captures more than photos or written memories Helping loved ones feel comfortable on camera Simple, low-pressure ways to start recording Preserving meaningful moments during life transitions Sometimes, the stories we almost didn’t record become the ones we treasure most. Guests: Lisa Mares, Co-Founder, Maresmedia LLC|Video Strategist/Storyteller, and Content Developer🌐 https://www.maresmedia.online/ Hosts: 🎙️ Tasha Beckman & Nicole Robilotto The Empowered Elder Podcast — where we talk about home, heart, and the next chapter of life. In partnership with Agewise Colorado…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tasha Beckman, Nicole Robilotto

Guest: Lisa Mares

Topics covered

• family stories
• video preservation
• intergenerational connections
• life transitions

Keywords

• memory preservation
• storytelling
• family history
• recording techniques

Mentioned in this episode

Products: video recording tools

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