Home
The way the sun hit this sign this morning slowed and flooded me with gratitude for the ways I’ve been cracked open and expanded over these past few months. ☀️✨
Since May 2024, I’ve carried this sign with me across the many places I’ve traveled and stayed. Along the way, I’ve deepened my connection to myself, to the many people who have welcomed me into their homes (or casitas, tents, hobbit houses!) and to the natural world that holds us all.
For me, relationships are what make a place feel like home—and relationships are always evolving. Including the relationship I have with myself. While my traditional sense of home has been disrupted, my sense of belonging in supportive community has only grown stronger.
In reflecting on your own journey and your family’s legacy, here are a few questions you might consider—either for yourself or in conversation with the elders in your life:
🧭 If home is not just a place, what’s one word you would use to describe it?
🏡How has your experience of home changed over the course of your life?
🌿 Is there a moment or phase in your life when you truly felt at peace in your sense of home and belonging? What are the most vivid sights, sounds, smells, textures, and tastes from that time?
💫When you think about “home,” what comes up for you?
🌪️ Was there a time when your sense of home was disrupted? In that season, what (or who) did you feel most connected to?
Wherever you are right now—whatever feels like home—I hope you’re finding moments of grounding, connection, and belonging.
If this sparks anything for you, I’d love to hear about it. You can contact me here or connect on LinkedIn.
Place
I just spent a week at "Fernwood Farm"—the Revolutionary War–era farmhouse where my dad grew up and where my cousin and her family now live in NH.
It wasn’t always certain that the property would remain in our family for three generations, but it has. And I’m deeply grateful.
The wild blueberries on the hill. The forest ferns. The lane where my grandfather took his last walk into the woods. Goldenrod and newts. The view of Lake Massasecum, and then kayaking on it with the loons.
Being there reminded me how a place can awaken memories I’d never recall sitting at my desk in LA. There’s something about the quality of light bending through the trees—my body remembers, even when my mind does not.
This is the land of my ancestors. And next spring, I’ll return to tap the sugar maples for the first time. I love the idea of creating new memories in a place already so rich with history. Some of the trees might have just been little twirliwhirl seeds when my dad was young.
In my work with legacy videos, I aim to help people uncover and preserve those “golden” memories from their lives.
Here are a few place-based questions you can reflect on—and perhaps ask your elders next time you connect:
🌿 Is there a place in your life that stirs up positive childhood memories?
✨ When you’re there, what surprises you?
👨👩👧 Have you made new memories in that place with your family?
💭 What does it *feel* like to be there?
🌲 When you visit next, what do you hope to do? Who do you hope will be with you? How can you take a step toward making that happen?
If this sparks anything for you, I’d love to hear about it. You can contact me here or connect on LinkedIn.
Telling Your Story: Legacy, Money, and the Power of Conversation
I had the honor of sitting down with Tony Steuer on the GET Ready! MONEY podcast.
💡 “Key Takeaways:
Recording helps you reflect. It’s not just about memory—it’s about asking better questions and creating shared understanding.
Storytelling is a legacy tool. Stories give your wealth context and create empathy across generations.
Your life is a story in progress. Legacy planning starts now, not just later.
Money is perception. The way we talk about money tells a deeper story about our values.
Legacy videos are powerful. They help families engage in meaningful, less awkward conversations.
Advisors can lead the way. Be the communication hub that helps clients connect the dots across generations.
Stay curious. Your clients’ stories are still unfolding—ask, listen, and guide with empathy.”
Listen or watch the full episode here:
https://www.tonysteuer.com/blog/telling-your-story-legacy-money-and-the-power-of-conversation
More than a Memory: Kerri Fernsworth on Legacy, Storytelling, and the Meaning We Leave Behind
What an honor to be on Rick Peck’s podcast, Money to Give
”Legacy isn’t just what we leave in our wills—it’s what we leave in people’s hearts.
In this deeply personal episode of Money to Give, Rick Peck sits down with Kerri Fernsworth, a storyteller, interviewer, and legacy video creator who helps individuals and families preserve their values, voices, and life stories.
Together, they explore why capturing personal stories matters—not just for our families, but for our communities and causes. Whether it’s a grandparent reflecting on life lessons, a donor sharing why they give, or a leader pausing to look back before forging ahead, Kerri believes that storytelling is one of the most human—and generous—acts we can engage in.
This episode reminds us that everyone has a story worth preserving, and that sometimes, the best gift we can offer is simply to listen.”
Listen to the full episode here:
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