Record an ever lasting legacy tailored to reflect your life or your loved one’s in a bespoke and meaningful way so that cherished memories are never forgotten.

How it works

  • I live and breathe stories, it’s been at the heart of everything I do since graduating with a journalism degree in 2018. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of working with incredible storytellers in the charity sector, and I now host a podcast where people share their powerful experiences with health, mental wellbeing, and life’s biggest moments.

    There isn’t a topic I shy away from, and I care deeply about creating space for people to be heard.

    My interview and editing style is relaxed and natural, no flashy equipment or rigid scripts. I believe in capturing people as they are: real, honest, and unfiltered. Above all, I’m compassionate and genuinely committed to helping you tell your story in a way that feels true to you.

  • Choosing your package:

    Select the package that best suits your needs. If you’re looking for something different from the standard video and audio memoir package, just choose ‘Special Requests’ I’d be happy to discuss your ideas and what’s possible.

    Booking your recording:

    After selecting your package, visit the Book Nowsection to fill in your details. If you have any preferred dates, please include them. I’ll be in touch shortly to arrange a call and plan everything with you

    Please note that this service is only available on weekends due to weekday work commitments. A travel charge will apply for bookings outside of the West Midlands

    The follow up call:

    Before the recording, we’ll have a conversation to plan the day together. We’ll go over the types of questions or life ‘chapters’ you’d like to explore, and you’ll have the opportunity to let me know if there’s anything you’d prefer not to include, everything is editable, and nothing goes in without your say-so.

    We can also discuss any personal touches you'd like to include, such as photographs, music you play, reading a letter, or anything else meaningful to you. This is your story, and the experience is completely personalised.

    If you'd like, family members can also submit questions for you to answer.

    Deposit

    Following our call, I’ll send over an invoice. A 50% deposit is needed to confirm your booking and should be paid before the scheduled date. The final payment will be due once you’ve reviewed the draft.

  • Comfortable Setting:

    I will bring all necessary equipment for the recording. Your only task is to find a comfortable area in your home and one that is well lit if its a visual memoir.

    Session Length:

    Each recording session can last up to four hours, including breaks. This time allows us to go through your life chapter by chapter. For special request packages the session length will vary.

    Your memoir:

    We will begin by discussing your early life and continue through to your current experiences. You can share as little or as much as you want.

  • Your memoir will be carefully edited into beautiful, personalised chapters, complete with non copyrighted music if desired. It will resemble a mini podcast or home style documentary with all hesitations removed. The final recording will be around 90 minutes long. For special package requests this will vary.

    Amendments:

    You will receive the edited memoir six weeks after the recording. This is your chance to review and request any changes. You can review for changes once.

    The final product:

    Once you approve the edits, your memoir will be sent to you in a special branded box along with a USB drive, a digital copy and photo’s from the recording day.

  • Your memoir will then be complete and ready to share, should you choose to do so with your nearest and dearest.

    I would have been over the moon to receive a gift like this from my granddad so please never think that your story isn’t important; it will mean everything to your loved ones and future generations.

Life stories by Ella

Have you ever wished you had captured a loved one's voice, their laughter, or had the chance to speak with them about their childhood memories, inspirations, and dreams? Life stories by Ella make this possible. Whether you want to record your precious memories for your family and future generations or gift this service to someone dear to you, I am here to assist you in creating something truly special.

I will work with you to create a bespoke and personalised life story recording, tailored to your needs, either in the comfort of your own home or through a virtual session. I will guide you through each monumental part of your life, which will be beautifully crafted into engaging audio or visual chapters.

These life story recordings become treasured keepsakes, providing a unique way to bring families together for special occasions, milestones birthdays, celebrations of life or simply for your own use. Whatever your choice, your recording will be an invaluable gift to future loved ones, creating a lasting legacy that will be cherished for years to come.

Audio samples

Choose your memoir package

Life story memoir (individuals)

£400

  • Video or audio life story, a walkthrough of your life with pictures from each decade

  • Up to 4 hours of recording

  • 90 minutes edited memoir

  • Branded box with memory stick

Life and love story memoir (couples)

£550

  • Video or audio life story for a couple beginning with their individual early years to the point they met, and then a walkthrough of their life together

  • Inclusion of photos from each decade

  • 4-5 hours of recording

  • Up to 120 minutes edited memoir

  • Branded box with memory stick

Special requests

Do you have old clips, audio and photos you’d like editing together for anniversaries or celebrations of life? Then I can help! Prices will vary depending on editing needs. Please reach out to discuss your ideas.

Why share your life story?

Your story matters, more than you know. One day, it could be the most cherished gift your family ever receives.

  • Life & love story memoir review

    I am absolutely delighted with the video Ella has made to celebrate my parents’ 60th wedding anniversary. What we have as a family now will be treasured for generations, I laughed and cried watching it today, but the full screening will be on their actual anniversary.


    At first, my Mum and Dad were a little reticent, but as soon as they met with Ella they were so relaxed and it comes across so well in the recording.From start to finish, Ella has been an excellent communicator, really flexible and helpful and the end result - just wow !


    It’s also worth saying that Ella was literally thousands of pounds less than people who did audio versions only.
    A speacial person doing a special job with an amazing result ! I cannot thank her enough !

  • "I found Ella to be so relaxing and felt instantly at ease with her. She was understanding, inquisitive and asked questions without pushing. She's a joy and I could have spoken to her for hours. She has a gift for people."

    Your story with Ella podcast

  • "I found the experience so great I was treated with the upmost respect"

    Your story with Ella podcast

  • "So easy, comfortable and actually fun despite the heavy stuff. She really cares about you and your story and wants to make sure you are comfortable and okay at every part of the process. She really makes you feel your story and voice is valued and important."

    Your story with Ella podcast

  • "Ella was a lovely and soothing interviewer. Full of compassion, understanding and empathy. She gave me the space to tell my story in my words, which in itself is quite cathartic and healing."

    Your story with Ella podcast

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