Preserving Family Heritage Through Storytelling with Joseph Bolton

What happens when a combat veteran, space operations specialist, and math teacher picks up a pen — and uncovers an ancestor who lost everything at 22, yet was remembered as one of the most dignified women of her era?Joseph Bolton spent years chasing a mystery hidden behind his French-Canadian, Native American, Spanish, English, and Irish roots. What he found in the archives of 17th-century Quebec stopped him in his tracks — and ignited a book series that readers of all ages can't put down.In this episode, Joseph shares how a real Algonquin woman named Mirimete Ouagwe — whose story was nearly lost to history — became the beating heart of his Old Grandmother's Tree series. Told in the language of folktales, woven with trickster animals and a little magic, these stories carry truths about family, resilience, and legacy that feel surprisingly universal.And there's one chapter — a conversation between an old turtle and a young moose — that might just be the most quietly powerful thing you'll hear all year.🎧 Tune in now — some stories are too important to forget.To connect with Joseph Bolton, visit oldgrandmotherstree.comStay connected! Subscribe to Sheila's newsletter for early access to upcoming episodes and events, expanded strategies and resources, and direct connection with Sheila for questions and support.📩 Subscribe to the Newsletter 💼 Connect on LinkedIn ▶️ Subscribe on YouTube 🌐 Sheila Slick | Five Milestones✨ Sponsored by PodToBook.ai | Turn Your Podcast Conversations into a Book