Hearing his voice again was like he had never left

Life Stories by Ella helps you record your life story in audio or video, creating an everlasting legacy your family can treasure for years to come.

What is a life story recording?

Have you ever wished you had captured a loved one’s voice, their laughter, or had the chance to ask them about their childhood, memories, and life experiences? Life Stories by Ella makes this possible.

Whether you’d like to record your own story, capture something special with a partner, or gift the experience to someone you love, I offer relaxed life story recordings in both audio and video, either in the comfort of your own home or remotely.

These recordings are perfect for birthdays, milestone anniversaries, retirements, or creating something meaningful for a celebration of life.

I’ll gently guide you through your story, capturing your memories in a natural and personal way, creating a keepsake your family can return to for years to come.

How it works

A simple, relaxed process designed to make sharing your story feel natural and comfortable.

  • I’ve always been drawn to people’s stories. Since graduating with a journalism degree in 2018, storytelling has been at the heart of everything I do.

    I’ve had the privilege of working with incredible storytellers in the charity sector, and I now host a podcast where people share their 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 a space where people feel comfortable being heard.

    My approach is relaxed and natural, no pressure, no rigid scripts. Just a conversation. I focus on 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
    Start by selecting the package that feels right for you. If you have something different in mind reach out and we can discuss.

    Booking your recording
    Once you’ve chosen your package, head to the Book Now section and fill in your details. If you have any preferred dates, you can include them here. I’ll then be in touch to arrange a call and plan everything with you.

    Please note: recordings currently take place on weekends, and a small travel fee will apply for anything over 20 miles away.

    Deposit
    After our call, I’ll send over an invoice. A 50% deposit secures your booking, with the remaining balance due once you’ve reviewed your final draft.

    Our planning call
    Before your recording, we’ll have a relaxed conversation to plan everything together. We’ll go through the kind of questions or life ‘chapters’ you’d like to explore, and you can let me know if there’s anything you’d prefer not to include.

    Everything is completely flexible and nothing is included without your say-so.

    We can also talk about any personal touches you’d like to add, such as photographs, music, reading a letter, or anything else meaningful to you. This is your story, and the experience is completely tailored to you.

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

  • A comfortable setting
    I’ll bring everything needed for the recording, so there’s nothing for you to worry about. All you need is a space in your home where you feel comfortable. If you’ve chosen a video recording, a well-lit area works best, but I’ll guide you on this when I arrive.

    A relaxed session
    Each session can last up to four hours, including breaks, giving us plenty of time to move through your story at a natural pace. There’s no pressure at all; we can pause whenever you need to.

    For special requests, session length may vary depending on what you have in mind.

    Your story, your pace
    We’ll usually begin with your early life and gently move through to the present day. You can share as little or as much as you’d like. There’s no right or wrong way to tell your story.

  • Shaping your story
    Your recording will be carefully edited into beautifully personalised chapters, with royalty-free music included if you’d like. The finished piece will feel like a mini podcast or home-style documentary, thoughtfully edited to flow naturally and capture your story in the most meaningful way.

    The final recording is usually around 90 minutes long, though this may vary for special-request packages.

    Reviewing your memoir
    You’ll receive your edited memoir within six weeks of the recording. This is your opportunity to watch or listen through and request any changes. One round of amendments is included.

    Your finished keepsake
    Once you’re happy with everything, your memoir will be sent to you in a special branded box, along with a USB drive, a digital copy, and photos from the recording day.

    Every edit is done with care, with the aim of preserving your story in a way that still feels true to you.

  • Your memoir will then be complete and ready to share, if and when you choose, with your nearest and dearest.

    I would have been over the moon to receive something like this from my grandad, so please never feel that your story isn’t important. It will mean everything to your loved ones, now and for generations to come.

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.

Audio samples

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 !

  • Individual life story memoir review

    Ella has done a fantastic job in the interview for my Dad, from the prep through to the post editing phase.

    She has made us feel comfortable throughout the process, and I know my Dad was very happy with it all.

    Sadly, my Dad passed away before he could see the final video, but he would have been pleased.

    I’m very thankful we did this and would definitely recommend Ella xx

  • "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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