In this episode of Life After Kids, Dr. Brooke sits down with Haleh Shoa, the passionate CEO of Picturli, to explore the significance of preserving family memories. Haleh shares her inspirational journey from a childhood in upheaval during the Iranian revolution to establishing a groundbreaking digital asset management business. This story of resilience and innovation sets the stage for discussing how crucial it is to protect and cherish family photos and videos for the present and future generations.

Haleh underscores practical strategies for dealing with the overwhelming task of organizing both digital and analog photo collections. She emphasizes the importance of safeguarding memories, explaining Picturli's meticulous methodology that aligns with the standards of the Library of Congress for archiving. The conversation explores themes of memory preservation, stress management through organization, and the emotional challenges tied to curating family histories. Haleh also offers valuable insights on connecting with elder family members and creating photo books, making this episode a treasure trove of wisdom for families seeking to streamline their personal archives and enrich their lives with meaningful memories.

Digital Asset Management: Picturli's process ensures photos and videos are organized chronologically, making them easily accessible and shareable.

Emotional Connection: Haleh explains the emotional toll and satisfaction tied to organizing family photos and how it can serve as a therapy.

Practical Organization Tips: From cleaning camera lenses to leveraging techniques like burst shots, Haleh offers invaluable advice for better photo-taking and managing digital clutter.

Preserving Memories for Future Generations: Haleh highlights the importance of documenting family stories and organizing memory archives for future generations' benefit.

Involving Elders in Storytelling: Engage with elder family members to capture valuable stories and insights, enriching the family history narrative.

Picturely Website: Picturli.com

7 Step Step Guide To Picture Organization

Social Media:

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn: @Picturli

Books Mentioned:

"The Quinn Essentials for Women: 9 Transformational Tools to Accomplish Anything" by Andrea Quinn

"Photo Organizing Made Easy" by Cathi Nelson

Discover how these practical strategies and insightful perspectives can transform the way you preserve your family's memories. Listen to the full episode for more inspiring conversations, and discover how you can begin managing your digital and physical photo collections effectively. Stay tuned for future episodes that continue to explore meaningful topics for navigating life after kids.