Despite years of wisdom passed down through generations, sometimes it’s easy to forget just how important family history is. From heartwarming stories of our loved ones and ancestors, to valuable lessons learned along the way, it’s vital to keep our family stories alive. In our new podcast with John Doherty, he discusses how that legacy can be turned into a continuing, living celebration.
Watch our podcast with John Doherty to learn about the importance of family history:
John Doherty’s life mission is to preserve your family history and transform it into a living celebration.
Oprah Winfrey, the Wrigley family (of Wrigley Field and Spearmint Gum fame), and the Billy Graham Evangelical Association have all turned to John to preserve their most cherished memories, photographs, and videos.
John managed the preservation of the most extensive Italian world map collection outside of Italy. Organizations such as Western Electric, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Rotary International have all depended on his expertise. And The Daughters of the American Revolution entrusted him to preserve their scrapbooks.
He has personally scanned millions of photos and documents and helped hundreds of families ensure their history is not lost, but is a permanent, living archive for generations to come. He turns his clients’ dusty boxes full of slides, VHS tapes, photos, negatives, scrapbooks, and wedding albums into permanent treasured heirlooms. His clients light up when they display their family stories at get-togethers and give their loved ones the most unique and personal gifts imaginable.
John and his wife Julie, who has been married for 34 years, live in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. They have raised two compassionate daughters and a fun-loving son. John is a proud grandfather of two boys, Cooper and Theo.
Transforming History into Celebration
John proclaims that family history is essential. What exactly does that mean? What does he mean by transforming it into a living celebration? John explains why these are tenants we should adopt and how we can begin preserving family history.
In our busy world that’s always about what’s next, the importance of family history can fall by the wayside or become a blind spot. John offers tips on how to slow down and take the time to look into our families’ stories and legacies.
How can you start the living celebration of your family? John brings it all full circle with his ideas on how to turn the past into a glorious present.
Listen to our podcast below to start your living celebration!
To learn more, check out John Doherty’s official website here. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
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