Have you ever wondered about the significance of your name or the rich stories embedded within your family history? Get ready to embark on a remarkable journey with Barbara Tien, an online community leader, an empty nest mom, and an advocate for preserving family legacies. Barbara opens up about the rich Chinese traditions that influenced her daughters' names and the importance of acknowledging and embracing our roots. With an emphasis on digital storytelling, Barbara paints a picture of the value of memories and the responsibility we bear when it comes to preserving them, especially after experiencing the loss of our parents.Prepare to delve into the complexities of digitizing family history as Barbara shares her personal experiences with archiving content. She emphasizes the importance of backing up memories to ensure that our stories don't get lost in the sands of time. Whether it's through the use of professional photo and digital live organizers or other platforms, Barbara discusses the significance of safeguarding family stories. She candidly shares how a health scare made her focus on archiving her family stories, a poignant reminder of the impermanence of life and the importance of capturing memories.Connect with Barbara! (@postponga) postponga.com Facebook Instagram Threads TwitterPinterestBarbara's Recommended Sites:Canva.com (specifically for the new digital whiteboard feature)ThePhotoManagers.com (the organization that supports professional photo managers, they have a search tool to find a pro in your area)Terri Hanson Mead and her book Piloting Your Life (pretty much explains itself in the context of our conversation)StoryCenter.org (the organization with wonderful online programs in digital storytelling)#NameSignificance#FamilyHistoryJourney#PreservingLegacies#ChineseTraditions#RootsAndHeritage#DigitalStorytelling#MemoriesMatter#FamilyArchives#BackingUpMemories#PhotoOrganizers#CaptureTheMemories#EmptyNestChallenges#FollowYourDreams Support the showThe Post Nest Plan is out now! Learn more here!I'm only an email away! If you'd like to get in touch, please email [email protected] xMore Resources:Book: www.thepostnestplan.comPodcast: www.flymomfly.comChannel: www.emptynestchannel.comWebsite: www.inspiredemptynest.comGroup: www.facebook.com/groups/inspiredemptynestInsta: www.instagram.com/theinspiredemptynestTiktok: www.tiktok.com/@theinspiredemptynest

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