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| Episode 1: Meet Your Hosts, RootsTech 2025, Black Friday Sales, & This Week’s Fave Tech Tools | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:34:46 | |
In this episode, co-hosts Elizabeth Swanay O'Neal and Tami Osmer Mize introduce themselves and discuss their (long!) genealogy journeys. Then, they share their thoughts on the upcoming RootsTech Conference and give an overview of upcoming Black Friday sales on genealogy products. During Tea Time, they spill some tea on the latest genealogy social media scuffles and share kudos for an esteemed genealogist who recently earned high honors. Finally, the duo shares which websites they've been hooked on for the past few weeks. TIMESTAMPS About the co-hosts:
RootsTech Conference 2025:
FamilySearch
Black Friday/Holiday Sales on Genealogy Products:
Tea Time:
Fave Tech Tools of the Week:
Resources:
Please let us hear from you at hello@branchingout.show with your questions and comments! | |||
| Episode 2: Cool Tools for Genealogy Story Collectors | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:45:26 | |
In this episode, co-hosts Elizabeth and Tami share the stories that got them hooked on genealogy. Next, they discuss several tools for collecting, transcribing, and sharing your family’s stories (some are low-tech and free). They also offer story-collecting gift ideas for family members who missed the holiday get-togethers, as well as those who may be shy or less tech-savvy. During What’s Happening, Elizabeth shares a call to action to support the Bring Our Heroes Home Act, and Tami shares a reminder to submit your nominees for NGS awards. Finally, Elizabeth spills the tea on recent genetic genealogy lawsuits, but Tami “cleans up” with good news about recently announced RootsTech keynote speakers and kudos to an amazing 92-year-old FamilySearch volunteer. TIMESTAMPS: 02:04 Tami’s “lost” family story 03:56 Elizabeth’s “lost” family story Collecting Family Stories 08:01 The importance of listening and collecting stories 09:18 MyHeritage Live Memory 13:33 The Oral History Association 14:03 Vivid Pix Memory Station Software 17:19 StoryCorps 19:02 FamilySearch Memories 19:45 MyHeritage Mobile App 19:53 Pixstori 20:36 StoryMaps 21:43 Nominate someone for America 250 Recording & Transcribing Tools 24:12 Voice memo apps for iPhone 25:24 Otter.ai 25:53 Zoom transcription 26:53 Google Docs voice typing Story Collecting Gift Ideas 28:32 StoryWorth 31:47 Storii 33:32 Remento 35:03 The DIY Way (low tech & low cost) What’s Happening 37:00 APG supports Bring Our Heroes Home Act 38:35 NGS Awards Tea Time 40:07 Genetic Genealogy lawsuits 42:33 RootsTech Keynote Speaker announcement 43:18 Kudos to FamilySearch Indexing volunteer Marilyn Clement RESOURCES: MyHeritage Live Memory - https://cm.myheritage.com/livememory/ Oral History Association - https://oralhistory.org/ Vivid Pix Memory Station Software - https://www.vivid-pix.com/memorystationsoftware/ StoryCorps - https://storycorps.org/ FamilySearch Memories - https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/tag/memories PixStori - https://www.pixstori.com/ StoryMaps - https://storymaps.com/ America 250 (nominate someone) - https://america250.org/nominate/ Voice Recorder & Audio Editor (Apple app) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voice-recorder-audio-editor/id685310398 Zoom Transcriptions - https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0064927 Storyworth - https://www.storyworth.com/ Storii (Save 20% with code FESTIVE24) - Remento (Save $15 with code SAVE15) - https://www.remento.co/ APG’s 1-Page Summary of BOHHA - https://members.apgen.org/ct.php?lid=346409795&mm=111054848883 Find your Senator - https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Find your Representative - https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative NGS Awards - https://www.ngsgenealogy.org/awards/ The DNA Geek: It Just Got Real (GEDmatch lawsuits) - https://thednageek.com/it-just-got-real/ The DNA Geek: FTDNA Joins the “So Sue Me” Party - https://thednageek.com/ftdna-joins-the-so-sue-me-party/ The Legal Genealogist: Of money and chances - https://www.legalgenealogist.com/2024/11/22/of-money-and-chances/ RootsTech Keynote Speakers - https://www.familysearch.org/en/newsroom/rootstech-2025-first-four-keynotes-announced This episode is sponsored by Vivid Pix. All product opinions are our own. | |||
| Setting (and Achieving) Genealogy Goals for 2025 | 23 Jan 2025 | 00:48:04 | |
Ready to set your genealogy goals? In this episode, co-hosts Elizabeth and Tami share strategies for setting and successfully reaching your goals, from education plans to specific research results. Elizabeth and Tami talk about their own goals for 2025 and how they plan to achieve them, including tips and tricks to ensure success. During What’s Happening, they discuss the availability of the RootsTech Schedule and the RootsTech app for 2025, as well as the recently released BIRLS database from Reclaim the Records. Then, Elizabeth spills the tea on the extreme wait times when requesting NY State vital records. Tami brings the sweet tea, discussing FamilySearch’s goals for 2025. Finally, during Listener Mail, Elizabeth shares where to find closed captioning for the Branching Out Genealogy Podcast. TIMESTAMPS: Genealogy Goals 04:34 Setting goals for the new year 05:03 Types of Genealogy Goals 08:35 Elizabeth’s goals for 2025 09:41 Tami’s goals for 2025 10:20 How Elizabeth sets and achieved a significant genealogy goal 15:43 How Tami sets and achieves her genealogy goals What’s Happening 23:54 RootsTech Schedule & App 29:48 Reclaim the Records - BIRLS database Tea Time 35:44 New York State Vital Records ordering wait times 40:43 FamilySearch’s Goals for 2025 Listener Mail 44:28 Where to find closed captioning for our podcast RESOURCES: GRIP Genealogy Research Institute (GRIP) - https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org/ Jill Morelli's Certification Discussion Group (CDG) - https://thecdgseries.wordpress.com/the-series/ Click-Up App - https://clickup.com/ Notion - https://www.notion.com/ Google Tasks - https://tasks.google.com/ RootsTech 2025 Class Schedule - https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/schedule?day=2025-03-06 RootsTech 2025 mobile app (Android) - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.familysearch.rootstech&hl=en_US RootsTech 2025 mobile app (Apple) - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rootstech/id6474192974 Relatives at RootsTech - https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/relatives-at-rootstech-faqs Reclaim the Records - https://www.reclaimtherecords.org/ BIRLS searchable database (Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem) - https://www.birls.org/ CBS6 Albany Video on NY Vital Records - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYGSG5PmquY&ab_channel=CBS6Albany FamilySearch's goals for 2025 - https://www.familysearch.org/en/newsroom/what-to-expect-from-familysearch-in-2025 African Oral History project - https://www.familysearch.org/africa/sve/select-country FamilySearch Labs A.I. Full-Text Search - https://www.familysearch.org/search/full-text FamilySearch "Get Involved" app - https://www.familysearch.org/getinvolved/ FamilySearch "Together" app - https://www.familysearch.org/discovery/together/welcome Branching Out Podcast on Apple (live transcripts) - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/branching-out-genealogy-podcast/id1782416781 Branching Out Podcast on YouTube (live transcripts) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCswrxVYz2y65xXJve-e35WA _______ We would love to hear from you at hello@branchingout.show with your questions and comments! This episode is sponsored by Vivid Pix. | |||
| RootsTech 2025 Wrap-Up | 31 Mar 2025 | 01:10:04 | |
In this episode, co-hosts Elizabeth and Tami talk about their experiences at 2025 RootsTech Conference, from the Expo Hall to the Forums, what’s new at FamilySearch, and what other industry leaders are up to. The show begins with a follow-up to Tami’s Ancestry Pet DNA testing and Elizabeth’s FOIA BIRLS request. Next up are highlights from RootsTech, followed by a visit with Gena Philibert-Ortega, who shares her enthusiasm about GRIP and her passion for reading. What's Happening includes news about upcoming events, changes, and scholarship deadlines. During Tea Time, Elizabeth provides an update on NY Vital Records, and Tami discusses genealogy in the virtual world of Second Life. TIMESTAMPS 2:23 Tami shares results of her pound pup’s DNA test, which included a close shared match. 7:00 Elizabeth talks about receiving one of her FOIA BIRLS files. RootsTech Wrap Up 14:06 RootsTech online 14:47 Relatives at RootsTech 17:58 FamilySearch's Global Tech Forum 19:21 FamilySearch Family Group Trees 20:23 FamilySearch Tree Integrity 23:26 FamilySearch New Change Log 24:00 Full Text Search Updates 25:01 FamilySearch AI Help ChatBot 26:44 Industry Highlight Forum 28:50 MyHeritage: New Cousin Finder, phone app update 29:57 Storied: Memory books; creating a new census index 31:50 SOAR 32:18 Remento 34:38 Ancestry’s phone scanner and AI tools 35:38 MyHeritage Ancient Origins 39:29 Gena Philibert-Ortega's RootsTech Experience 40:54 Her role at NGS 41:55 GRIP 46:05 Gena’s courses at SLIG 47:47 How Gena fits it into her schedule & reading goals 52:20 What Gena’s currently reading WHAT'S HAPPENING 56:30 The National Genealogical Society 2025 Family History Conference “Tales & Trails” May 2025. 59:20 BCG adoption of two-part portfolio for CG application process 1:00:50 APG scholarships for the Professional Management Conference 1:02:27 NYG&B seeking volunteers and interns for their digitization team 1:03:21 Scholarship and awards deadlines on Conference Keeper TEA TIME 1:04:00 New York vital records availability update. 1:06:18 Second Life chapter APG reorganization RESOURCES Ancestry Pet DNA - https://petdna.ancestry.com BIRLS - https://www.birls.org/ RootsTech https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstech/ Elizabeth's Blog about Relatives at RootsTech - https://www.thefamilyheart.com/relatives-at-rootstech/ Imagetotext.io - https://www.imagetotext.io/ FamilySearch Labs - https://www.familysearch.org/en/labs/ FamilySearch Group Trees - https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/family-group-trees-learning-center FamilySearch New Change Log - https://www.familysearch.org/en/help/helpcenter/article/using-the-improved-person-changelog-experiment FamilySearch AI Help ChatBot - https://www.familysearch.org/en/labs/ Content Authenticity Initiative - https://contentauthenticity.org MyHeritage Cousin Finder - https://blog.myheritage.com/2025/03/introducing-cousin-finder-gain-dna-level-insights-without-a-dna-test/ Storied - https://storied.com SOAR - https://try.soar.com/team Remento - https://www.remento.co Ancestry Scanner - https://support.ancestry.com/s/article/Scanning-Images-with-the-Ancestry-App?language=en_US Vivid Pix - https://www.vivid-pix.com GRIP - https://grip.ngsgenealogy.org SLIG - https://slig.ugagenealogy.org GoodReads - https://www.goodreads.com The Quest for Annie Moore of Ellis Island - https://www.amazon.com/Quest-Annie-Moore-Ellis-Island/dp/0996599312 NGS 2025 Family History Conference - https://conference.ngsgenealogy.org BCG Springboard - https://bcgcertification.org/springboard APG Scholarships - https://www.apgen.org/apg_awards_and_scholarships.php NYG&B Internships - https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/content/internships NYG&B Volunteers - https://www.newyorkfamilyhistory.org/volunteer ConferenceKeeper Awards/Grants/Scholarships - https://conferencekeeper.org/grants-scholarships SL-APG https://slapg.wordpress.com | |||
| Challenge Accepted! Elizabeth Takes the WikiTree Challenge (Now with VIDEO) | 16 Aug 2025 | 01:02:05 | |
EPISODE SUMMARY In this episode, Tami and Elizabeth discuss Elizabeth’s participation in the August WikiTree Challenge with special guest Eowyn Langholf, WikiTree Community Manager. They delve into the unique aspects of WikiTree, emphasizing its community-driven approach. In the What's Happening segment, Elizabeth shares news about babies born recently using a 3-parent IVF technique. Tami discusses creating AI biographies and videos using tools from Storied and MyHeritage. During Teatime, Elizabeth spills the tea on the California Digital Newspaper Collection receiving needed funding and then letting all the employees go. Tami spills even more tea on strange genealogy job postings. TIMESTAMPS 00:00:00 Intro 00:03:08 What Elizabeth is working on: DAR Applications and the Inheritance Project 00:05:52 What Tami is working on: Visualizing Genealogy Data 00:07:33 Interview with Eowyn Langholf, WikiTree Community Manager 00:20:09 About the WikiTree Challenge 00:22:37 Preparing for the Challenge 00:27:36 The WikiTree Challenge Process 00:32:21 The Growth and Accuracy of WikiTree 00:32:50 Future Aspirations for WikiTree 00:38:44 What’s Happening: Three-Parent IVF 00:40:52 What’s Happening: The Internet Archive and the GPO 00:42:29 What’s Happening: Enhancing Biographies with AI using Storied and MyHeritage 00:52:50 Teatime: California Digital Newspaper Collection 00:55:22 Teatime: Genealogy Jobs 01:00:26 Outro
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KEYWORDS WikiTree, genealogy, family history, community, AI, research,challenges, collaboration, ancestry, DNA, jobs, genetic genealogy | |||
| Tami Joins the DAR! | 22 Jul 2025 | 00:49:51 | |
After a three-month hiatus involving a variety of life's ups and downs, Elizabeth and Tami are back in the studio! In this episode, they catch up on the past couple of months, including a few unexpected setbacks, some personal updates, and a few bright spots of good news. The conversation turns to lineage society applications, with a focus on joining the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Why might genealogists want to apply? How do you find a chapter, and what do you need to get started? Tami shares her personal application journey, including what documentation she already had, what still needs to be tracked down, and tips on what kinds of evidence are most useful. This episode's "What's Happening" segment covers several key updates:
During Tea Time, Tami spills the tea about a scary use of Artificial Intelligence for building family trees. Elizabeth sweetens things up by spotlighting GEDmatch's "Honor the Fallen" initiative, which pays tribute to those who served. Be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on social media for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and more genealogy goodness. Got a question or an idea for a future episode? Email us or leave a comment—we'd love to hear from you! ***** Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/branchingoutgenpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/branching_out_genealogy_pod YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@BranchingOutGenealogyPodcast ***** TIMESTAMPS Opening
Tami Joins the DAR
What’s Happening
Tea Time
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| Genealogy in Reverse with Cheri Hudson Passey | 13 Sep 2025 | 00:47:32 | |
In this episode, Tami and Elizabeth discuss the concept of "reverse genealogy" with Cheri Hudson Passey, who has recently authored a book on the subject. They explore the methods of finding living relatives, the differences between researching living individuals and ancestors, and the emotional aspects of connecting with family. Cheri shares her experience of writing her book and the importance of clear communication when reaching out to relatives. Afterward, Tami demonstrates how easy it is to open multiple websites simultaneously by using the browser extension “Open Multiple URLs.” During Teatime, the hosts discuss recent changes to what the VA is sending when one makes a FOIA request through birls.org. Elizabeth compares the file she received in February with the useless letters genealogists are receiving now. Then, Tami discusses the reasons behind the upcoming closure of the Plaza Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. Those planning to attend the 2026 RootsTech Conference should consider making hotel reservations sooner rather than later due to this closure! Finally, Tami shares a couple of Family History Month announcements regarding upcoming events by Vivid-Pix. If you are in the area, you won’t want to miss these! ______________ TIMECODE CHAPTERS 00:00:00 - INTRO 00:00:38 - Introduction to Genealogy Podcast 00:01:27 - Thank you to our Listeners and to WikiTree Challenge Elves 00:02:57 - Tami's Milo Allen Update 00:04:31 - Sponsor Break 00:05:01 - Introduction to Cheri Hudson Passey 00:05:49 - Interview with Cheri Hudson Passey 00:28:11 - Tech Tip: Open Multiple URLs 00:30:54 - Teatime 00:33:15 - Changes in how VA Fills FOIA Requests from birls.org 00:40:38 - The Plaza Hotel Closure and Future Plans 00:43:55 - Vivid-Pix Event Announcements 00:46:18 - OUTRO __________________ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ➜ https://www.facebook.com/branchingoutgenpod ➜ https://www.instagram.com/branching_out_genealogy_pod ➜ https://x.com/branchingoutgen ➜ YouTube Channel @BranchingOutGenealogyPodcast Website ➜ https://branchingout.show Email us at hello@branchingout.show | |||
| Bringing Memories Into Focus with Rick Voight | 21 Nov 2025 | 01:05:46 | |
Explore how photo restoration, memory care, and family history intersect in this inspiring conversation with Rick Voight, CEO of Vivid-Pix. Learn how personal photos can boost cognitive health, strengthen storytelling, and help families preserve their legacy. ___________________________________ In this episode of the Branching Out Genealogy Podcast, we speak with Rick Voight, CEO and co-founder of Vivid-Pix, about the science and impact of photo Reminiscence Therapy, a powerful tool that uses restored images to support memory and cognitive wellness—especially for individuals living with dementia. We explore how Vivid-Pix evolved from photo enhancement software to a leader in memory preservation, working with genealogists, libraries, archives, museums, and aging-services professionals. Rick shares insights into tools like the Memory Station and Memory Cards, explains the brain science behind photo Reminiscence Therapy, and discusses how families can use photos to spark meaningful conversations and strengthen emotional connection. You’ll also hear updates from the genealogy community, a practical tech tip, and a fun look at why so many of us—even celebrities—may have royal connections in our family tree. If you're passionate about genealogy, memory care, digital preservation, or helping families share their stories, this episode offers valuable guidance you can use right away. ___________________________________ TIMECODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction & Episode Overview 01:52 Genealogy News 07:23 Interview with Rick Voight 11:45 Photo Reminiscence Therapy & Brain Health 20:55 Vivid-Pix Programs & Community Initiatives 29:40 Memory Station & Memory Cards 40:44 Rick’s Spring Tour 48:03 Metadata, Ethics & the Future of Photos 57:04 Tech Tip: Reopen Closed Browser Tabs 58:25 Teatime 01:04:46 Closing ___________________________________ ABOUT OUR GUEST: RICK VOIGHT Rick Voight is the co-founder and CEO of Vivid-Pix, a company dedicated to improving, restoring, and preserving photographs. His work bridges the fields of genealogy, aging, and cognitive health, utilizing photo Reminiscence Therapy and accessible technology tools to help families preserve their stories while supporting memory care. Rick collaborates with libraries, museums, aging specialists, and dementia-care professionals across the U.S. ___________________________________ FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA ➜ Website - https://branchingout.show/ ➜ https://www.facebook.com/branchingoutgenpod/ ➜ https://www.instagram.com/branching_out_genealogy_pod/➜ https://x.com/branchingoutgen ➜ https://www.youtube.com/@BranchingOutGenealogyPodcast EMAIL US at hello@branchingout.show The Branching Out Theme Song and Teatime Fanfare are copyright © Elizabeth Swanay O'Neal. | |||
| BONUS: The Ponytail | 17 Jun 2026 | 00:01:39 | |
Every family genealogist knows the feeling: the boxes get handed to you. And sometimes what's inside leaves you speechless. In this short bonus from the cutting room floor, Tami opens up about the blond ponytail she found tucked away, snipped from her great-aunt's head over a century ago, when the young woman was a teenager. What do you do with a century-old ponytail? You don't throw it out. You pass it to the next generation, whether they want it or not!A quick, unscripted continuation of the conversation that kept going after the recording light went off during our episode with Daniel Horowitz. | |||
| What MyHeritage Launched at RootsTech 2026: Daniel Horowitz Breaks It All Down | 06 Jun 2026 | 00:41:45 | |
Daniel Horowitz has been the Chief Genealogist at MyHeritage for nearly two decades. He started his genealogy journey at age 13 in Venezuela, got bitten by the genealogy bug, moved to Israel, met MyHeritage CEO Gilad Japhet at a conference in New York, and the rest is... family history. These days, Daniel travels the world giving lectures, connecting local genealogy societies with the resources they need, and serving as the connective tissue between MyHeritage and the genealogy community.We caught up with Daniel at RootsTech 2026, where MyHeritage came with a lot to talk about!***In this episode, Elizabeth Swanay O'Neal, CG®, and Tami Osmer Mize sit down with Daniel Horowitz to get the full rundown on everything MyHeritage launched at RootsTech 2026, including full genome DNA testing, Scribe AI (the feature that made a woman cry — in a good way — in front of a computer at the MyHeritage booth), Family Graph, Country Flags, Gaia, and a teaser about an upcoming records collection Daniel absolutely refused to name.Plus: we're riding the wave of a new "old" trend and discussing the War of 1812 pension files (which are almost fully digitized and free to access on Fold3). During Teatime, we're spilling some very "unsweet" tea about Massachusetts Bill H.5377 — a budget bill that could slam the door on access to vital records if genealogists don't push back.IN THIS EPISODE[00:01:38] In today's episode[00:02:41] Opening[00:03:00] What we're loving (genealogists have been doing it for years)[00:09:37] War of 1812 pension files on Fold3 (free!)[00:10:24] Sponsor Break: Vivid-Pix[00:11:03] Interview: Daniel Horowitz, Chief Genealogist, MyHeritage[00:14:23] MyHeritage full genome DNA testing[00:16:00] Scribe AI: transcription, translation, and historical context[00:17:53] Family Graph: the AI-powered timeline graphic[00:18:37] The AI transition video from the keynote[00:21:07] Gaia: your AI genealogy research assistant (and why it stays in your tree)[00:26:12] Country Flags: a visual take on your family tree[00:29:31] What's coming next at MyHeritage[00:31:04] How to become a MyHeritage Friend[00:33:00] Sweet tea: Evidentia 3+ is out (and existing users get it free)[00:33:37] Unsweet tea: Massachusetts H.5377 and what's at stake for vital records access[00:39:02] What you can do about H.5377[00:39:16] Closing and OutroLINKSMyHeritage: https://www.myheritage.com Gilad Japhet's RootsTech 2026 Session (video): https://blog.myheritage.com/2026/03/myheritage-founder-and-ceo-gilad-japhet-at-rootstech-2026/MyHeritage RootsTech 2026 Roundup: https://blog.myheritage.com/2026/03/rootstech-2026-roundup/War of 1812 Pension Files on Fold3 (free): https://www.fold3.com/publication/761/us-war-of-1812-pension-files-1812-1815Evidentia Software: https://evidentiasoftware.com/APG letter opposing Massachusetts H.5377: https://www.apgen.org/docs/APG_Massachusetts_Budget_Letter_4_May_2026.pdfMassachusetts Genealogical Council Call to Action: https://www.massgencouncil.org/post/act-now-gov-healey-s-supplemental-budget-contains-both-good-and-very-bad-news-for-genealogistsFind your Massachusetts state legislator: https://malegislature.gov/Search/FindMyLegislator | |||
| She Looks at Family History Upside Down. So She Built Archoral: Interview with CEO Kate Guanci | 14 May 2026 | 00:42:35 | |
Kate Guanci says she looks at family history upside down. After half an hour with her at RootsTech 2026, we kind of think she's onto something.*** In this episode of the Branching Out Genealogy Podcast, Elizabeth Swanay O'Neal, CG®, and Tami Osmer Mize sit down with Kate Guanci, founder and CEO of Archoral, in an interview recorded live at RootsTech 2026. Kate shared the story of why she walked away from the traditional pedigree chart and built profile-based software that captures more than 14,000 different kinds of relationships, including the chosen family, mentors, and community members who shape our lives but rarely make it onto a family tree. We also talk about Archoral's partnership with Vivid-Pix, the meaning behind the name "Archoral," and why Kate believes the people we choose, and the people who choose us, shape our family history just as much as the ones we're related to by blood. Plus a new format change for the show ("What We're Loving"), a desk chair recommendation, a Microsoft 365 Copilot tip, and some genuinely good news from New York for a change. ARCHORAL DISCOUNT CODE:Use code PODCAST50P for 50% off ANY Archoral Subscription until 31 July 31 2026. TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Intro02:59 - "What We're Loving"03:50 - Elizabeth's pick: her new desk chair07:08 - Tami's pick: Microsoft 365 Copilot for Excel10:54 - Sponsor Break11:31 - Behind the scenes at the RootsTech Studio16:48 - Interview with Kate Guanci17:20 - The 6,000 square foot warehouse18:18 - Why family history isn't siloed18:49 - Profile-based vs. tree-based archives19:14 - 14,000 relationship combinations22:51 - What does "Archoral" mean?23:13 - The Vivid-Pix partnership and the caregiving connection24:33 - Communal archiving, explained25:29 - The Preservation Initiative pilot at Panola College25:42 - How Memory Station and Archoral connect27:27 - A different mindset for family history29:27 - Hitting every learning style31:45 - Tutorials and the 500-year view34:41 - Teatime35:25 - The wait time for New York vital records (a continuing rant)35:53 - Sweet tea: NYSED, NYSL, NYSA, and FamilySearch collaboration38:28 - 250,000 pages of NY State Archives records now online39:02 - America 250 and the Loyalist records40:53 - OutroRESOURCES & LINKSArchoral: https://archoral.com/Vivid-Pix: https://www.vivid-pix.com/ConferenceKeeper: https://conferencekeeper.org/Heart of the Family: https://thefamilyheart.com/RootsTech: https://www.familysearch.org/en/rootstechNYSED announcement on the NYSL/NYSA/FamilySearch collaboration: https://www.nysed.gov/news/2026/office-cultural-education-announces-collaboration-familysearch-expand-access-genealogyFamilySearch: https://www.familysearch.org/Elizabeth's desk chair (Amazon affiliate link): https://amzn.to/4nqa3xLSPONSORS & DISCLOSURESThis episode is sponsored by Vivid-Pix. All product opinions are our own. As an Amazon Associate, this podcast earns from qualifying purchases.CONNECT WITH USWebsite: https://branchingout.showEmail: hello@branchingout.showFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/branchingoutgenpod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/branching_out_genealogy_pod/X: https://x.com/branchingoutgenLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/branching-out-genealogy-podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BranchingOutGenealogyPodcastIf you're enjoying the Branching Out Genealogy Podcast, please subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who loves family history. It's the best way to help others find us! | |||