#47: What are the first steps to finding your family ancestry and history?

Our Kickass Boomer of the Day is Laurie Hermance-Moore, Accredited Genealogist® and Founder of Heritage Bridge. She serves her clients by looking for elusive records that can help them trace their family history and connect with people who matter to them.  Previously, she worked in digital marketing agencies for over two decades, serving other professionals at large companies. Laurie is living proof that Boomers can always try new things, regardless of their age, and that there are ways for people to learn their heritage no matter the circumstances.  Join me in this episode and learn why Laurie is a Kickass Boomer!  [00:01 - 06:21] Opening Segment [06:22 - 11:10] Tracing Family History [11:11 - 21:06] Studying Genealogy  [21:07 - 31:21] Overcoming “Brick Walls” [31:22 - 34:46] Closing Segment  Tweetable Quotes: “[Genealogy] gives you a lot of opportunity to be a lifelong learner.” - Laurie Hermance-Moore “It sticks with you a lot better when you can tie your own family to the history.” - Laurie Hermance-Moore   Resources mentioned:   Email [email protected] to connect with Laurie or follow her on LinkedIn. Experience your past with Heritage Bridge! Read Laurie’s FREE white paper, “Working With a Professional Forensic Genealogist.” If you want to learn more about ICAPGen℠ examination requirements, qualifications, and ethics, check out: https://www.icapgen.org/home/professional-ethics/ ----- BEE BOLD, NOT OLD.  LEAVE A REVIEW and join me on my journey to become and stay a Kickass Boomer! Visit http://kickassboomers.com/ to listen to the previous episodes. Also check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.   You can also connect with me by emailing [email protected].