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Last week, hundreds of families joined our live webinar, “Capturing Memories that Matter Most,” hosted by Remento Co-Founder Charlie Greene. Together with two incredible guests—Justin, who gifted Remento to his mother and grandparents, and Risa, a clinical social worker and lifelong advocate for reminiscence therapy—we explored how storytelling can bring families closer, spark healing, and preserve voices for generations to come.

5 Key Takeaways from the webinar

1. Every family story has value.

Risa, who’s spent decades guiding people through life review and reminiscence therapy, reminded us that “every life is unique, and every life has value.” She’s seen firsthand how sharing stories helps people feel seen, heard, and appreciated—especially later in life.

2. Storytelling strengthens connection across generations.

When Justin gifted Remento to his mom for her 60th birthday, it brought his family even closer. “I thought I knew all her stories,” he said, “but hearing them in her own voice revealed details I’d never heard before.” The experience inspired him to bring Remento to his grandparents, too—now the whole family is recording.

3. Your story is someone’s treasure.

Both Justin and Risa spoke about the healing power of reminiscing. Risa shared that after losing several loved ones, “recording my stories and the ones that connected me to them really helped in my grieving process.”

4. Don’t wait—capture memories while you can.

Justin’s advice was simple: “Sometimes the best time to act is now.” Whether for parents, grandparents, or friends, every recording today becomes a priceless keepsake tomorrow.

5. It’s easier than you think.

Risa admitted she was nervous before starting: “I thought it would be challenging, but it was super easy—and honestly, fun.” She compared each prompt to “going to a candy store,” excited to see how her stories came to life with the help of Remento’s Speech-to-Story Technology.