Episode 02

In the second episode of the 'Lessons and Legacy' podcast by Santori & Peters, host Ryan Neupaver sits down with Robyn Sechler, VP of Partnerships at Good Trusts. Robyn shares her personal journey of preserving family memories, inspired by her father's passing. She emphasizes the importance of securing family stories and the evolving technology that assists in keeping these memories alive. 

Takeaways:
- Capturing family stories ensures their legacy lives on for future generations.
- Storytelling strengthens connections between generations and helps shape personal values.
- Regret often comes from missed opportunities—document loved ones’ stories while you can.
- Technology makes preserving memories easier, but balancing old and new formats keeps them accessible.
- Digitizing photos and videos prevents deterioration and allows memories to be shared widely.
- Small, unexpected moments can become priceless memories when preserved.
- Estate planning isn’t just about wealth—it’s about ensuring your legacy includes family stories.
- Scheduling regular moments to document family history prevents valuable time from being lost.
- You don’t need a big production—just start recording, even if it’s with a simple phone.
- If you don’t define your legacy, someone else will—take action to preserve your story.

00:20 Introduction to Lessons and Legacy Podcast
00:47 Meet Robyn Sechler
01:37 Robyn's Personal Story: The Value of Memories
02:59 The Unexpected Recording
04:36 Sharing the Recording with Family
07:41 From Personal Experience to Professional Mission
08:43 Good Trust: Protecting More Than Just Assets
12:17 Technology's Role in Preserving Memories
14:12 The Problem with Digital Storage
14:44 The Return of Digital Cameras
15:09 How to Start Preserving Family Memories
16:18 The Importance of Family Portraits
18:11 Digitizing Old Memories
20:28 Creating Timeless Messages for Future Generations
21:28 A Grandmother's Love Story
25:23 The Urgency of Preserving Memories
26:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts