What happens when old family notes become the spark for a lifelong passion? 📜 In this episode of The Family Treehouse, host Heather Haunert sits down with Taneya Koonce—genealogist, storyteller, and knowledge management pro—to talk about transforming raw research into engaging, relatable family stories.

💬 You’ll hear about:

• How Taneya began her genealogy journey in 2005

• The value of writing down stories before it’s too late

• Her system for capturing ideas and turning them into one-page narratives

• Using census records, court transcripts, and newspapers to bring ancestors to life

• A powerful true story of her relative who saved a passenger train in North CarolinaTips for using tools like Google Keep, Notion, FamilySearch, and AI to enhance your storytelling

Whether you’re brand-new to genealogy or looking to make your research resonate with family members, this conversation is packed with inspiration, practical strategies, and heartfelt moments.

✨ Start your storytelling journey today—because your family’s history deserves to be heard.

🔗 Learn more at: Storied.com

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