Passionate about sharing stories with the next generation?
But, finding the time to gather them is a challenge
And organizing your thoughts, notes, and stories feels impossible
Are you worried that those family stories and personal treasures will be lost forever
Let me help you break through these blocks.
My mission is creating the templates, tools, and support you need to get your family stories and personal memories preserved forever!
Take Action
Ready to take the first step? Honor your loved one with a project from the heart. Begin the process of remembering them now with this free project guide.
Let’s get your memories preserved!
If you want more support (more templates, prompts, inspiration, and a community of likeminded people) check out
The Preserve Your Past Share Your Stories Facebook Group!
Members can share their projects or accomplishments. Think book club with friends, but the stories are yours!
the Preserve your past podcast
Join author, storyteller, and host Melissa Ann Kitchen as she welcomes guests from around the globe weekly to share the stories they’re leaving as their legacy.
We pull back the curtains, get real and raw, going behind the scenes and discussing the story-telling processes they use. You’ll get plenty of tips and tools (and lots of inspiration) to help you write your own stories.
If you love the idea of preserving the past through powerful personal stories and want to hear how others have lived, loved, lost, and overcome all odds, then join us for The Preserve Your Past Podcast.
About
Hi, I’m Melissa. I help people leave a legacy and write their personal stories for future generations.
Let ME Speak to your group
I am a speaker and trainer with a passion for presenting to diverse groups of all sizes on the importance of preserving the past with powerful stories.
Whether you are looking for a hands-on writing workshop on how to write impactful personal stories from our personal and family memories or an impactful talk on how we all can leave a legacy and bridge our past and future with our words, let me create the perfect message for you.
A few of the audiences I have spoken to:
“Melissa’s steps for preserving the past have been helpful to me. After our first meeting, she inspired me to publish my first book. Having Melissa as your writing coach will quickly move your writing goals forward.”
“Thank you so much for your work on this excellent topic. I think it gets to the core of why we want to do geneaology research. I anticipate the greatest reward for my work will be sharing it with my family and friends. I appreciaite your advice on how to organize and present engaging stories that we will want to share wuth everyone!”