We will begin with an introductory in-person meeting to get to know each other and to answer questions you have about the process. We'll provide a list of sample questions to get the ball rolling and resources to help you prepare for the experience. The introductory meeting can also be done over Zoom/FaceTime/phone call and usually takes place a week or two before the filmed interview to give you time to gather stories and prepare your thoughts. 

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​The interview will follow a path that begins with your family ancestry and your parents, then flows into your childhood, early memories, teenage and young adult life, marriage, parenting and family experiences, career, retirement and later life.

 

Interviews generally take between 90 minutes to 4 hours depending on your project. We'll take breaks along the way and will make the process fun and comfortable for you. I've always been more comfortable behind the camera so I can relate to people who have hesitations about being filmed.  I've interviewed hundreds of people and have developed a strategy to help all of my interviewees feel at ease. The camera will eventually fade away and the focus will be on our conversation allowing your personality to shine through. 

 

As a stranger hearing your stories for the first time, I'll actively listen and follow up with introspective questions aimed to clarify and build upon your story and to explore your personal thoughts and inner wisdom. This in-depth conversation will lead to the best answers about who you are and what you value.