Episode 2
Guest: Julie Ulrich
Bringing Hidden Treasures to Light: Preserving Family Stories Today
In this heartfelt episode, Jill welcomes Julie Ulrich, founder of Organized Legacy, to explore the importance of preserving family stories and legacies before they're lost. Together, they discuss the challenges and emotional rewards of navigating loss, clearing out a loved one's belongings, and uncovering meaningful treasures—both physical and intangible.
Julie shares her personal journey, including how she found her grandmother’s Pearl Harbor diary while clearing out her father’s home. This discovery sparked an investigation into her family history, revealing unexpected connections. Jill and Julie also emphasize the value of storytelling while loved ones are still here, offering tips on engaging in these conversations now to avoid regret later.
Key takeaways include:
Strategies for clearing and preserving belongings with meaning
Tools like Artifcts and Trustworthy for organizing legacy and estate information
The role of storytelling in passing down family history
Encouraging open conversations about death and preparation
Practical advice for balancing emotional and logistical tasks after a loss
Julie also discusses her nonprofit, SilverTree Seniors, which provides gifts and support to isolated and low-income seniors, and how small actions can make a big impact on a forgotten population.
Mentioned in this Episode:
PALS: afterlosspros.com
Organized Legacy: organizedlegacy.com
Trustworthy for digital organization: trustworthy.com
Artifcts for legacy preservation: artifcts.com
Carmen Mastroianni Vietnam artifct: https://artifcts.com/a/9e0CkLto/carmen-mastroianni-vietnam-finance-department
Julie Ulrich Japanese fishing float artifct: https://artifcts.com/a/czylvWEl/grandma-gs-japanese-fishing-float
Start interviewing your loved ones using tools like Otter AI (https://otter.ai/)
Visit oversimplyllc.com/podcast to download Julie’s wish list template to begin a SilverTree Seniors-inspired initiative in your area.
SilverTree Seniors Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/silvertreesenior
Connect with Julie Ulrich: organizedlegacy.com
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