Stories in Our Roots

Taralyn Parker | Family History is a Team Sport


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Family history is a team sport, with each family member making their contribution to collective family memories.  Stories have always held Taralyn’s attention, leading her to a career in journalism and a path that now focuses on sharing stories and making connections through social media.

In this episode Taralyn shares:

  • How sunshine and swimming pools evoke memories of storytelling
  • How a specific family history assignment introduced her to family history research
  • The connections she has made with distant cousins through social media

 About Taralyn:

Taralyn Parker is a journalist turned family historian who runs the blog Keep Moving Forward With Me. During the covid-19 crisis, she helped create the 21-day Family Connections Experiment: a Family History Project. Whether she is teaching classes or traveling to ancestors’ hometowns, Taralyn is passionate about sharing family history and stories.

Working in the industry for 10+ years, Taralyn manages social media for various companies and organizations. She loves using her talents to help share goodness. Taralyn, her husband John, and their four children enjoy living the small town life.

Connect with Taralyn:

Website           www.keepmovingforwardwithme.com
Instagram        @keepmovingforwardwithme
Facebook        @KeepMovingForwardWithMe
Twitter             @KeepMovingTara
LinkedIn          Taralyn Parker

 Episode Sponsor:

 Episode sponsored by Heather Murphy's signature 1:1 service, Resilience in Your Roots.

Get a free workbook, "Release Limiting Beliefs by Understanding Family History " to help identify your beliefs, where they come from, and how to chose your beliefs moving forward.

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