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Army Records Small Group Coaching
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Every military branch kept records differently & some records burned. This ARMY small-group 90-minute coaching session live on Zoom Meeting is designed to walk you step-by-step through a proven two-part research process, tailored specifically to Army Records. I will help you reconstruct service even if the record burned.
WWII Death Records Small Group Coaching
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Researching a WWII death is one of the hardest parts of a family military story. Records can be scattered, incomplete, or hidden behind unfamiliar military language—leaving families with more questions than answers. This is where small group coaching can help you find the story of sacrifice.
Fold3 Live Group Coaching
Current sessions - all times are CDT. Saturday, February 14, at 10:00 a.m.
Do you struggle with finding information in the Fold3? If so, this coaching session is for you! Get your questions answered in this 90-minute private group coaching session live on Zoom Meeting.
60-Minute Private Coaching Session
Webinars are great if you are seeking general military research knowledge, but they rarely provide the personalized answers you need for your unique military research and writing journey. Every family story, every archive search, and every project comes with its own set of challenges—and webinars simply can’t address all the roadblocks you’ll encounter along the way. That’s why so many people leave these sessions inspired, but still stuck.
Coaching changes that.
Navy Records Small Group Coaching
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Every military branch kept records differently & some records burned. This NAVY small-group 90-minute coaching session live on Zoom Meeting is designed to walk you step-by-step through a proven two-part research process, tailored specifically to Navy Records.
Army Air Force Records Small Group Coaching
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Every military branch kept records differently & some records burned. This ARMY AIR FORCE small-group 90-minute coaching session live on Zoom Meeting is designed to walk you step-by-step through a proven two-part research process, tailored specifically Army Air Force. I will help you reconstruct service even if the record burned.
Explore Generational Trauma
Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. CDT
Why Was Grandma So Mean? explores how generational trauma shapes family behavior, perspective, patterns, and emotional inheritance. Through genealogy records, historical context, and lived experience, this program helps you understand the why behind difficult ancestors—without blame or excuses. Learn to recognize inherited trauma, spot patterns in family history, and see how the past may still be influencing your life today. Sometimes healing begins with understanding what was carried forward.
Branch-Specific Group Coaching
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Every military branch kept records differently & some records burned. That’s where most researchers get stuck. These small-group 90-minute coaching sessions live on Zoom Meeting are designed to walk you step-by-step through a proven two-part research process, tailored specifically to the military branch you’re researching and your needs. Some sessions will also be specific to the military death records.
The Soul Came Home Wounded
Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CST
Many veterans returned from war physically alive—but mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually altered. They came home carrying experiences they couldn’t name, couldn’t release, and often couldn’t speak about. Their families felt it anyway.
The Soul Came Home Wounded is a deep, guided workshop for those who have lived in the aftermath of war trauma—children and grandchildren of veterans, researchers, healers, and truth-seekers who want to understand why the veteran changed and how that trauma moved through the family line.
This is not about blaming the veteran. It’s about witnessing what war did to the soul—and what families were left to carry.
Turn Overwhelm Into a Clear Writing Plan
Program is two 90-minute sessions. Thursdays, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. CDT and March 5, at 7:00 p.m. CDT
You know there’s a veteran story that needs to be written. You may even have documents, family stories, notes, photos, maps, or half-formed ideas. But knowing where to start — where to find military and genealogical records and how to turn research into a real book — is where most people get stuck.
From Service to Stories walks you through the essential foundations of a veteran book project so you can move from overwhelm and uncertainty to a clear, doable plan. By the end of this program, you will be able to confidently start writing your veteran book.
Online WWII Records Guided Group Coaching
FULLY BOOKED Please consider a Branch-Specific Coaching Session for alternatives.
February 7 at 10:00 a.m. CDT
In this 90-minute private group coaching session live on Zoom Meeting, we will explore records on sites like Fold3, FamilySearch, or the NARA Catalog (including WWII Army Morning Reports), and dive into lesser known sites to solve your research brick walls.
NARA Catalog Live Group Coaching
Current sessions Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. CDT
Do you struggle with finding information in the NARA Catalog? Especially WWII Army Morning Reports? If so, this coaching session is for you! Get your questions answered in this 90-minute private group coaching session live on Zoom Meeting.
WWII Cafe
Various dates available. Click the button to see current offers.
Join me for a networking session in which a group of researchers, genealogists, writers, historians, and more on Zoom Meeting to discuss their World War I and World War II research and writing projects. We may even hit some Korea and Vietnam topics, war trauma, and generational trauma healing as needed.
Researching WWII Service Online Toolkit
The 35-page PDF Toolkit is a practical, easy-to-use guide. Inside you’ll find step-by-step research tips and pages of carefully curated links to the most reliable online resources—such as Ancestry, FamilySearch, Fold3, and the NARA Catalog—along with lesser-known databases that often hold hidden clues.
Live Zoom Meeting - Book Writing & Publishing
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This Free 60-minute Zoom Session is perfect for those who feel overwhelmed about starting a research and book project. Need guidance and strategic tasks to guide them. Want to learn how to go from research to published book and everything in between. You don’t need to be a writer. You don’t need everything figured out. You just need to ask questions, create a plan, and begin.
Learn the 2-Step Research Strategy...
to research any veteran from World War I to Vietnam, even if the records burned!
This is the most comprehensive military research program in the country. Program includes:
- Two programs in which you will learn my 2-part research strategy.
- Multiple workbooks full of checklists, resources, and more! Additional research files to read on your own.
From Battlefield to Browser
You will learn the basics of my 2-part military research strategy to research any veteran even if the records burned and then we will walk through of the ‘Big 4’ – Ancestry, FamilySearch, Fold3, and NARA Catalog and additional sites. Workbooks and access to a BONUS program, Exploring the Online Battlefield, included.
Small Group Coaching
World War II research is unlike any other era. Records are scattered across multiple agencies, making it confusing for families to learn their veteran's service. This 90-minute group coaching session is designed for genealogy societies, WWII research groups, and serious researchers who want clear guidance, trusted resources, and expert support—without wasting years visiting archives that hold no records or clicking in the wrong places.
Words That Heal. The Power of Writing a Veteran's Story
Are you ready to start honoring the heroes who fought in World War II by writing their stories? It's time to capture and share the stories of bravery, sacrifice, and resilience.
This program includes:
- A 75-minute webinar replay
- 30-minute private coaching session
- Writing book with over 500 writing prompts
- Three (3) PDF Guides to help you easily start writing your stories.
BONUS Webinar & Worksheets - Breakdown! Unspoken Effects of Genealogy & Military Research
How Ancestors' Experiences Shape Our Lives.
Four pre-recorded webinars. One coaching session.
This transformative program, which includes a coaching session, is a space of healing and empowerment for genealogists and history enthusiasts alike. By embracing ancestral communication, tools, and healing, we honor the wisdom of our ancestors, heal past wounds, and gain valuable insights that enrich our genealogical journey.
Exploring Family Patterns & Stories
Take a journey & lay the foundation to identify family patterns & stories in a new way.
Module 1: Starting Our Journey
Module 2: Identity
Module 3: Perspective
Module 4: Family Patterns and Secrets
Module 5: Transformation and Course Wrap-Up
PDF Books
Researching WWII Service Online Toolkit
The 35-page Toolkit is a practical, easy-to-use guide. Inside you’ll find step-by-step research tips, clear explanations of where to begin, and guidance for organizing what you discover. The toolkit includes pages of carefully curated links to the most reliable online resources—such as Ancestry, FamilySearch, Fold3, and the NARA Catalog—along with lesser-known databases that often hold hidden clues.
Writing the Stories of War
All the questions researchers need to start writing the stories of World War II from a U.S. perspective or overseas theater of war perspective, to honor those who lived in those chaotic years, are included in this volume. This book contains more than 500 writing prompts plus writing workbook, covering multiple themes for writers in the U.S. and overseas.
The Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF)
Finding the Answers. The Individual Deceased Personnel File (IDPF) is the most important file you need to help you find the answers to your questions regarding those who died while in service.
Finding the Answers Through WWII Writing
Finding the Answers Through WWII Writing. This book is a great starter guide to help you bridge the gap between genealogy/military research and ancestral healing as we explore why we write; identity; perspective; transformation; and legacy.
