PRESERVE YOUR LIFE’S STORIES ON VIDEO

Create a priceless heirloom that your loved ones will treasure

COMING SOON!

What Will Your Legacy Be?

Do you remember being captivated by the stories your grandfather told about his childhood? How he navigated historic world events, the start of his romance with your grandmother or his travels to faraway places? Perhaps what stands out in your memory the most are your aunt’s funny anecdotes and tales of adventure from her youth that she always recounted with a twinkle in her eye.

For most of us, the opportunity to hear those stories has passed along with those relatives, but imagine if you could hear them tell those stories whenever you wanted. Hear their voice and laughter, see their expressions.

Testimonial

I wish I had something like this from my mother and father…
– Mrs. Elissa I.
With the widespread availability of high-quality video recording platforms like Zoom, you can now share your story, wisdom and values with your children, grandchildren and even your great grandchildren in a truly immersive way. The Preserving Your Life’s Legacy course is designed to help you create exactly such a video heirloom. 

Capturing the story of your life’s legacy can be a daunting journey, but not one you or your kids want you to miss out on. Don’t go it alone! Your instructor, Iris Wagner, draws from her 20+ years as a personal historian and producer of video biographies to guide you through six weeks of self-exploration, reflection and storytelling, culminating in the online filming of your Life’s Legacy video.

Be one of the first to participate in this revolutionary online course.

What You Will Learn

1. The Art of Self-Reflection

Get to the heart of what truly matters

2. Your Defining Moments

Identify the triumphs, challenges, highlights and milestones that shaped your life’s wisdom
Dynamic Storytelling

3. Dynamic Storytelling

Learn to communicate with impact
and influence

4. The Power of Video

Capture your life’s stories in a way no other medium can

5. Biographical Basics

Provide shared heritage and context for future generations watching

Testimonial

“In a future that is unknowable, it was important for me to have my family hear my Legacy of Values, from my voice, while I was young and healthy. It is now as if a weight has been lifted from my shoulders knowing that this is preserved for future generations to see and internalize.”
– Gregory R.

Overcoming the Challenge of Getting Started

Perhaps you’ve thought about documenting your life story by writing a memoir. But lacking the time, writing prowess or storytelling skills can be prohibitive barriers. The planning process for writing a memoir is also a solitary one, which can discourage you from completing your written legacy. Don’t let your life’s legacy go untold. Tell your story on video.

This course will help you tease out the most important elements of your personal story—the ones that your family will learn from, cherish and enjoy—through an easy and collaborative process. And with small group sessions throughout the course, you’ll benefit from opportunities to interact and share stories with others.

Preserving Your Life’s Legacy transforms the memoir process into an enjoyable and rewarding journey ending with a 1-on-1 personal video recording session with Iris. Sharing your stories over the course of 6 sessions on a regular basis will help you become a more confident narrator in front of the camera. You’ll easily overcome the challenges of getting started and following through, with group collaboration and guidance from Iris.

Don’t Go it Alone

Along with an element of accountability, the group setting stimulates memory recall and will provide you with opportunities to connect with other like-minded participants. It’s a wonderful space where we’re all reminded that we are more alike than different. When you listen to others recall their life experiences, you’ll begin to feel the connection that your final video will evoke in your loved ones. 

Preserve Your Legacy With Ease

Whether your biggest challenge is getting started or following through and finishing the process, Preserving Your Life’s Legacy is designed for you.

We’ll help you capture your legacy on video after just six sessions and you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment and comfort in the fact that your family will have a priceless video heirloom to last far beyond your own lifetime!

What’s Included

You will learn Iris’ method, which has been developed over two decades and is proven to produce the most compelling narrative, getting to the heart of your story and most poignant aspects of your experience that will resonate with future generations.

  • 6 live Zoom calls, on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:00 p.m. New York Time (with optional additional 30 minutes Q&A), starting March 26, 2024
  • Self-reflection worksheets with guidance from Iris to help you get the most out of each activity
  • Decade-by-decade life review
  • Questionnaires on your family history, heritage and more to help you build the pillars of your legacy narrative
  • A step-by-step guided process to recall and record facts, experiences, feelings, wisdom and stories in a way that builds a cohesive narrative and foundation for your video script
  • 1-on-1 recording session with Iris, including on-camera coaching
  • A personalized Life’s Legacy video

Meet Your Mentor

Iris Wagner

 Iris firmly believes everyone has a life story that should be shared. In the digital age and with Iris’ 20+ years of experience in filmmaking and production, creating a video memoir for your family to cherish is the easiest and most engaging way to give your family the gift of your life’s legacy.

Iris has helped hundreds of families create invaluable heirlooms in the form of video memoirs. The gratitude that her past clients and their families have expressed upon viewing their final videos speaks to how powerful and precious these video memoirs are.

Iris completed her graduate studies in film and communications at Concordia University and went on to work as an executive producer for the critically acclaimed documentary Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s amongst others. Throughout her extensive filmmaking and production experience, Iris has honed the craft of telling life stories on video. Your story will be captured in a way that accurately conveys the full depth of your emotions. Your loved ones will be captivated. They’ll laugh, cry and learn from your touching life stories.

Iris has been recognized for her work in the field of video biographies by Wall Street Journal, Billionaire magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Family Business magazine and AARP. The National Film Board currently distributes one of her posthumous bio-docs worldwide. She was most recently a featured guest on Tamarind Learning‘s video podcast with Kirby Rosplock, discussing the transformational value of ethical wills.

Now is the time to create your life’s legacy video. With her extensive personal historian experience, Iris will expertly guide you through the 6 session process. You will be empowered to share your stories in a way that resonates with your loved ones and captures your likeness, voice and most importantly your life stories—forever.

Iris is passionate about preserving life stories and values. Her joy for legacy preservation is contagious! Join the Preserve Your Life’s Legacy course and work with Iris in a group setting and 1-on-1 to create a final Life’s Legacy video. Sleep better at night knowing you’ve preserved your legacy for your loved ones. Your family will be proud when they see you on screen and witness your unique story brought to life for the first time. 

Beyond producing a video that you and your family will treasure, Iris’ mission is to help you see the value of your stories and wisdom from the beginning of your work in this course right up to the first time you view your final video. After completing this program with Iris’ guidance, you’ll have your own priceless Life’s Legacy video to share with your family.

Meet Your Mentor

Iris Wagner

Iris firmly believes everyone has a life story that should be shared. In the digital age and with Iris’ 20+ years of experience in filmmaking and production, creating a video memoir for your family to cherish is the easiest and most engaging way to give your family the gift of your life’s legacy.

Iris has helped hundreds of families create invaluable heirlooms in the form of video memoirs. The gratitude that her past clients and their families have expressed upon viewing their final videos speaks to how powerful and precious these video memoirs are.

Iris completed her graduate studies in film and communications at Concordia University and went on to work as an executive producer for the critically acclaimed documentary Scatter My Ashes at Bergdorf’s amongst others. Throughout her extensive filmmaking and production experience, Iris has honed the craft of telling life stories on video. Your story will be captured in a way that accurately conveys the full depth of your emotions. Your loved ones will be captivated. They’ll laugh, cry and learn from your touching life stories.

Iris has been recognized for her work in the field of video biographies by Wall Street Journal, Billionaire magazine, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Family Business magazine and AARP. The National Film Board currently distributes one of her posthumous bio-docs worldwide.

Now is the time to create your life’s legacy video. With her extensive personal historian experience, Iris will expertly guide you through the 6-session process. You will be empowered to share your stories in a way that resonates with your loved ones and captures your likeness, voice and most importantly your life stories—forever.

Iris is passionate about preserving life stories and values. Her joy for legacy preservation is contagious! Join the Preserve Your Life’s Legacy course and work with Iris in a group setting and 1-on-1 to create a final Life’s Legacy video. Sleep better at night knowing you’ve preserved your legacy for your loved ones. Your family will be proud when they see you on screen and witness your unique story brought to life for the first time. 

Beyond producing a video that you and your family will treasure, Iris’ mission is to help you see the value of your stories and wisdom from the beginning of your work in this course right up to the first time you view your final video. After completing this program with Iris’ guidance, you’ll have your own priceless Life’s Legacy video to share with your family.

The Legacy Experience in
Clients’ Words

“Miss Wagner is passionate in her work, and the final version of my video reflects this passion. I am overwhelmed with the result and the enthusiasm that has been expressed by my family.”

– E. Diamond
“… I have recently become a great-grandfather for the first time, and I am very happy knowing that our video is available for my great-grandson to view one day. Thanks again for a lovely production experience.”
– Roger S.
“I truly enjoyed the whole process and would highly recommend it to anyone. It was emotional, reflective, insightful and deep. I am sure my children will like it as much as I… I am thrilled with the result.”
– S. Portnoy

Honor Your Life’s
Stories & Wisdom Today

Preserve Your Life’s Legacy

Six sessions on Tuesdays at 1:00p.m. New York Time
Starting March 26, 2024

$997 USD

    • A priceless journey of self-reflection
    • Peace of mind knowing your legacy will be preserved for your family and future generations
    • Opportunities to connect with others embarking on the same journey
    • Guidance from an experienced personal historian and bio-doc filmmaker through the entire process
    • Your very own Life’s Legacy video

TestimoniaL

The reflection process was quite enjoyable because we got to remember some of the past and some questions thinking back.
– Trevor T.

Satisfaction Guaranteed

For over 20 years, Iris’ clients have not only enjoyed the process of completing their life review, they have also rejoiced in the resulting heirloom video production that has become an incredible gift for their loved ones.

If, however, after completion of the program and receiving your Life’s Legacy video, you’re not satisfied, you may request a refund in full. Your 100% satisfaction is guaranteed.

Program Outline

THE journey of
self-reflection

  • You’ll begin the journey to completing your Life’s Legacy video with an introduction to guided self-reflection and creating your autobiographical timeline. Crucial for success, you’ll also examine your ‘why’ for preserving your legacy before beginning step one of your Life Review: Childhood.

DEFINING MOMENTS

  • Some life events teach us more than others. In module two, Iris will lead you through exercises to identify your triumphs, challenges, highlights and milestones before proceeding to step two of your Life Review: Adolescence.

Engaging Next
Generations

  • Your life has so many stories…Which ones need to be told, and how best to tell them? In this module you’ll learn how to select the best stories that will have maximum value and impact for next generations, after which you will proceed with Life Review step three: Young Adulthood.

Storytelling
on video

  • Get ready to capture your best self on video. In module four, Iris will teach the tricks of the trade as she shares her best tips to help you prepare for your upcoming recording on Zoom. She will then guide you through the biggest chapter of your Life Review: Adulthood.

MASTer SCRiptinG

  • It’s all coming together! In module five, you will learn how to organize your reflections into a Shooting Script to use as a guide for your Life’s Legacy recording on Zoom, followed by the last step of the Life Review process: 55+…

Those Who Came
Before

  • In the sixth and final module you’ll pay homage to your family history by adding details about your ancestry, your grandparents and parents to your life’s story. Iris will then share with you final preparation details on what you can expect for your personal video shoot on Zoom.

BONUS

  • To thank you for being a part of Preserving Your Life’s Legacy introductory course, your video recording on Zoom will be personally filmed, directed and produced by award-winning producer Iris Wagner. Recording time slot availability will be emailed to you during the course, so you can pick a time that suits you best.

A Priceless Video Heirloom

Perhaps you’ve thought about writing a memoir to share your life experiences and words of wisdom with future generations. But how do you get started? And how do you ensure that your voice and personality shine through?

Recording a Life’s Legacy video captures your story in a way that written memoirs simply cannot. We’re not all writers! Instead of agonizing over words for hours, it’s so much easier to tell your story from your own lips. The video format lets your loved ones hear your laughter and see your smile as you recount your memories. They’ll share in your emotions, all while getting to know you through the screen.

Your mentor, through Zoom classes, will guide you through reflective activities individually and within small groups to articulate your stories, memories and lessons learned. The result will be a recorded digital Life’s Legacy heirloom that is easily shareable.

The change to your self and the gift to your family is priceless.
– Marleine R.

A Supportive Program Structure

You don’t need to embark on this journey alone! Under the expert guidance of personal historian, Iris Wagner, the hard work is taken care of for you. The Preserving Your Life’s Legacy course lets you focus on and benefit from the process of life review and self-reflection.

Start working on your Life’s Legacy production today and rest assured that your family will have your life story and wisdom on video to cherish for generations.

Success Stories

Families who receive the gift of a Legacy Video have lots to say:
“It was such a luxury to be able to screen my Dad’s videography … To be all together … with just the immediate family was a very emotional experience. Our evening together was filled with love, joy and emotion. There were moments of laughter and moments with tears. Together my Dad, yourself and your wonderful team have given all of us a gift of a lifetime.”

– Debbie G.

“Iris — You were nothing but straight-forward and clear throughout this process. The production turned out extremely professional, and captured [my grandmother] in all her aspects. Thank you for being flexible in your approach, which resulted in a production that was very meaningful for [her] legatees. Your passion made the production come alive!”

– Linda T.

“… I was extremely pleased with the [production]; it is very polished and professional. You could see too that [my father] was very moved. Job very well done…”

– L.G.

Avoid Regret… Sleep Well at Night

Discussing what truly matters with loved ones is of paramount importance now. Preserving your life stories can’t be delayed! This course will give you priceless peace of mind. You’ll sleep well at night knowing that your life’s stories will be preserved on video for generations to come.

When you enroll in the Preserving Your Life’s Legacy course, you’re investing in your family’s past, present and future.

Your life stories deserve to be preserved on video. There has never been a better time. Getting it done is easier now than ever before thanks to Zoom technology. Iris’ proven process has been honed over two decades with hundreds of satisfied clients. 

Sign up today and experience this enjoyable process as part of an online course. From time to time Iris will create smaller groups during video-call sessions, allowing you to connect and share your stories with others who are on the same journey.

This introductory offer is a limited-time price of $997 USD, with limited spaces available. Be a part of this exclusive group of participants and enroll ASAP to take advantage of our lowest price offered in 2024.

Our Guarantee To You

The Preserving Your Life’s Legacy course comes with a 100% guarantee of client satisfaction. However, if for some reason you aren’t satisfied, you can request a full refund upon completion of the course and delivery of your final video.

Preserve Your Life’s Legacy

Six sessions on Tuesdays at 1:00p.m. New York Time
Starting March 26, 2024

$997 USD

  • Follow an enjoyable technique for decade-by-decade life review
  • Collaborate with a personal historian and award-winning filmmaker
  • Become more comfortable in front of the camera
  • Boost your confidence as a storyteller

What Happens When You Sign Up?

Is this the Program for You?

Confirm With An Expert
Iris believes that the wisdom and stories you have to offer are gifts that should be passed on to the next generations. If you wish to preserve your Life’s Legacy and you still have questions about the course, contact our team to learn more about how this program can benefit both you and your loved ones.

FAQs

1. Who is this program for?
This program is specifically designed for anyone 45 and up looking to immortalize their life’s legacy on video. We find that clients age 65, with children and grandchildren, benefit the most from this program.
2. Aside from the final video, what will I get out of this course?
This program is about more than just creating a priceless video heirloom for your family. The process itself is highly beneficial as it entails expertly guided self-reflection exercises that allow you to relive fond memories, reflect on your values and take stock of your achievements.

Past clients have found that the life review process is a satisfying experience that ticks off another item on life’s to-do list.

Gain peace of mind knowing that you will be remembered for who you really are.

3. Do I need to be tech savvy to enroll in this program?

Preserving Your Life’s Legacy is an online course. Therefore, to make the most out of the experience and process, clients must have a working knowledge of Zoom and be comfortable using the internet and web browsers on their own.

In terms of hardware, the course includes advice on the best ways to set up your camera and lighting for recording. Iris is committed to guiding you through these processes to ensure that you get the most out of the experience.

4. What are the benefits of including group discussions in this course?
Throughout this course, you will participate in breakout rooms (smaller groups within your Zoom sessions).

Within these smaller groups, Iris will often ask you to share elements of your life stories. Sharing and listening to the stories of others is an effective way to become a better storyteller and often helps jog your own long-forgotten memories.

Additionally, these group settings can help you stay on track and encourage accountability for completing worksheets and exercises, and participating in live course events.

5. Why record a video memoir rather than write my life story?

Traditional written memoirs take time to create, edit and publish. They also require a lot of time to read. A video memoir makes the entire process easier for both you and your family. Instead of spending months or even years undergoing the lonely and often tedious process of writing out your life story in a cohesive and engaging way, you can convey your wisdom and heartfelt messages to your family in just six sessions.

Because of the digital format, a video memoir is accessible and can easily be shared with family members no matter their location.

Invest in Preserving Your Life’s Legacy

Preserve Your Life’s Legacy

$997 USD

  • A priceless journey of self-reflection
  • Peace of mind knowing your legacy will be preserved for your family and future generations
  • Opportunities to connect with others embarking on the same journey
  • Guidance from an experienced personal historian and bio-doc filmmaker and producer through the entire process
  • Your very own Life’s Legacy video