In this episode of “The Photo Detective,” host Maureen Taylor welcomes Kendall Hewlett, CEO of Storied.com, to discuss the revolutionary platform that transforms family history into captivating storytelling. Kendall shares his inspiration for creating Storied.com and how it fills a crucial gap in the family history industry by emphasizing the importance of storytelling over mere data collection.
- Inspiration Behind Storied.com: Kendall Hewlett created the platform to focus on the storytelling aspect of family history, inspired by research showing that knowledge of family stories increases resilience in children.
- Unique Features: Storied.com offers an end-to-end family history platform where users can build family trees, document stories, and produce hardbound books.
- Storytelling Focus: The platform emphasizes creating bite-sized, engaging stories that are easier to digest and more appealing than lengthy tomes.
- Community and Relationships: Storied.com maps out not only family relationships but also significant non-blood connections, enhancing the storytelling experience.
- User Engagement: Users can create private or public groups, share stories, and invite family members to contribute, making it a collaborative effort.
- Advanced Tools: The platform includes AI-assisted writing tools, audio transcription, and a growing database of historical records and newspapers.
Related Episodes:
Episode 235: Exploring Ancestry.com’s New Photo and Storytelling Features with Crista Cowan
Episode 221:Permanent Digital Storage Solutions with Tammy Kirby of Forever.com
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Maureen Taylor, The Photo DetectiveTM helps clients with photo related genealogical problems. Her pioneering work in historic photo research has earned her the title “the nation’s foremost historical photo detective” by The Wall Street Journal and appearances on The View, The Today Show, Pawn Stars, and others. Learn more at Maureentaylor.com