Why Your Photos Matter More Than You Think

https://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.siteWhat if the objects in your home are telling the story of your life?In this episode of Evolving Woman, Teresa Lisum sits down with legacy artist, storyteller, and creator of Show & Tales, Martie McNabb, for a fascinating conversation about memory, meaning, and the stories attached to the things we keep.Martie shares how she transformed a career in teaching into a unique mission of helping people preserve their personal histories through photographs, memorabilia, family treasures, and storytelling. Together, they explore why photos matter, how memories shape our identities, and why our possessions often hold far more emotional significance than we realize.In this episode, you'll discover:What a "Legacy Artist" doesWhy organizing photos is really about preserving storiesThe emotional connection we have to possessionsHow memories and objects help define our personal historyWhy storytelling strengthens family connectionsThe hidden risks of storing all your memories digitallyHow life transitions often force us to rethink what we keepWhy your home may be your own personal museumWhether you're downsizing, preserving family memories, navigating a life transition, or simply curious about the stories behind the things you own, this conversation will inspire you to see your belongings - and your legacy - in a completely new way.💬 We'd love to hear from you: What object in your home holds a special story?👍 Like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who treasures family history, memories, and meaningful stories.00:00 Introduction to Marty McNabb00:31 What Is a Legacy Artist?02:25 The Problem with Photos We Never See03:23 Turning a Problem into a Business05:18 Why Organizing Photos Isn't the End Goal06:42 Following Curiosity and Reinvention08:08 The Power of Experimentation09:08 Why Adults Struggle with Being Beginners11:02 Giving Yourself Permission to Learn11:32 The Reality of Digital Photos Today12:29 Why Storytelling Matters More Than Pictures14:27 Discovering Hidden Family Treasures15:53 "Don't Let Your Children Grow Up to Be JPEGs"18:46 The Stories Behind the Things We Keep20:33 How Show & Tales Was Born24:25 Marketing Through Storytelling28:10 Creating Spaces for People to Share Stories30:20 Why We Need More Storytelling Spaces32:33 Looking at Life Through a Storytelling Lens33:29 The Emotional Challenge of Letting Go35:58 Your Home as a Personal Museum36:58 What Happens to Our Stories After We're Gone39:23 How to Connect with Marty41:17 Final Reflections on Legacy and Storytelling🎯 What You’ll Learn:✅ It's the Story, Not the Object✅ Curiosity Creates New Possibilities✅ our Legacy Lives in the Stories You Share🤝Connect with Martie McNabb:Martie's a legacy artist on a mission to build deeper connections, community & legacy through the stories of the "Things that Matter". She believes that our homes are our personal museums & the Things we surround & adorn ourselves with are the souvenirs of our lives that hold our stories. It’s not that Things matter, it’s the stories that get attached to them that often do.Her social enterprise, Thingtide Show & Tales®, has been written about in the Wall Street Journal & featured in three books. Check out her show "Things That Matter" with Martie McNabb on YouTube & where you listen to podcasts💥Web: https://www.showandtales.com/things-that-matter-podcast/💥LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martiemcnabb/💥IG:💥FB:💥Youtube: www.youtube.com/@showandtales 🤝Connect with Teresa Lisum:💥Web: https://linktr.ee/teresalisum💥LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/teresalisum💥Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdIljnri80CvfCy5NpHi3XAYY4VWIZWVv💥Let’s connect: https://tidycal.com/tlisum/15-minute-meetinghttps://explorewithteresa-copy.sender.site