I have been hearing from many of you about the moments of magic that you are working into your everyday life during the pandemic. 

A question that arises is how to memorialize a lifetime of these moments. How do we preserve the stories that make up our parents’ lives? Our own?

As we think about this, I have invited Iris Wagner of Memoirs Productions to join us on Stages to talk about how she helps people who wish to pass on their wisdom, values, beliefs, and lessons learned. 

As a personal historian, Iris is credited as Executive Producer for the documentary Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s, about the 100+ year-old fashion emporium in New York City. She been profiled in the Wall Street Journal and Barron’s Penta as an expert in video ethical wills and biography productions and most recently has been featured in Billionaire magazine’s special April 2020 Legacy Issue.

About Stages 
Stages explores the moments that shape families over time - offering perspective, clarity, and practical frameworks for navigating life’s transitions with intention. 

About the Host 
Emily Grace works with dynamic families as they navigate complex life stages, helping parents and individuals step back, clarify priorities, and make thoughtful decisions amid complexity. Her work focuses on long-term readiness, earned independence, and supporting families through transitions where financial resources are present - but not the point.

If this episode prompted reflection or raised questions about a stage you or your family is navigating, you’re welcome to reach Emily at [email protected].