Story Bus session delivery and recording options
Session Options

Different conversation lengths for different kinds of stories

Some people want to preserve one meaningful memory or message. Others want more time to move naturally through stories, reflections, humor, family history, and life experiences at a comfortable pace.

All sessions are available as either video or audio-only conversations depending on personal comfort and preference.

There’s no acting, memorization, or pressure involved. Just real conversations preserved in a simple and natural way.

Short Ride storytelling session
3 Minute Edited Keepsake

Short Ride

$99

A shorter focused session centered around one meaningful story, memory, reflection, or life experience. Simple, approachable, and ideal for preserving a specific moment or message naturally.

This can also be a simple way to build a story collection over time. One short session can stand on its own, or it can become one piece of an ongoing series, gathered little by little into a playlist, private link collection, thumb drive, or chosen family keepsake format.

  • Available as video or audio-only
  • Relaxed guided conversation prompts included naturally throughout the session
  • Light editing and digital delivery included
  • Can stand alone or become part of an ongoing story series
  • Optional Written Legacy Keepsake PDF available
7 Minute Edited Keepsake

Scenic Route

$149

A longer conversation with more room for family stories, humor, reflections, memories, life experiences, and meaningful moments to unfold naturally without feeling rushed.

  • Available as video or audio-only
  • More flexibility for multiple stories and conversation topics
  • Light editing and private digital delivery included
  • Optional Written Legacy Keepsake PDF available
Scenic Route storytelling session
Full Journey storytelling session
Full Conversation Session

Full Journey

$199

A longer open-ended session designed to preserve stories, personality, reflections, humor, memories, family history, and meaningful life experiences more naturally and completely over time.

  • Available as video or audio-only
  • Flexible pacing with room for deeper storytelling and conversation
  • Light editing and private digital delivery included
  • Optional Written Legacy Keepsake PDF available
Examples

These examples also demonstrate one way stories can be delivered using private unlisted links shared only with people you choose.

Story Delivery Options

Preserve and receive your story in the way that feels right for you.

Every family is different. Some people want a private video they can watch together for years to come. Others prefer a simple audio recording, a written transcript, or a flash drive they can hold onto and pass down. We offer several flexible delivery options so your story can be preserved in the way that feels most meaningful and comfortable to you.

Video Recording

Receive your interview as a private video recording that can be watched, downloaded, or shared with family members.

  • Private online viewing link
  • Downloadable video file
  • Flash drive delivery available
  • Works on phones, tablets, computers, and TVs

Audio-Only Recording

Some people prefer to tell their story without being on camera. Audio-only sessions are simple, personal, and often deeply meaningful.

  • MP3 audio delivery
  • Private listening link
  • Email or download delivery
  • Flash drive option available

Written Transcript

Interviews can also be transcribed into a written document that can be saved, printed, or shared with future generations.

  • Digital transcript PDF
  • Printable document format
  • Easy family sharing
  • Long-term preservation option

Physical Keepsake Delivery

For families who prefer something tangible, recordings and documents can also be delivered on physical media.

  • USB flash drive delivery
  • External storage options
  • Printed transcript copies
  • Keepsake-friendly format

There is no single “right” way to preserve a story. Some people are comfortable on camera. Others simply want their voice remembered. What matters most is preserving the memories, experiences, personality, humor, wisdom, and moments that deserve to live on for future generations.

Optional Add-On

Written Legacy Keepsake

+$19.99

Receive a professionally formatted PDF version of your conversation preserving stories, memories, reflections, humor, and family history in writing. Easy to save, print, and share with family members for years to come.

  • Available with any session option
  • Delivered digitally as a clean easy-to-read PDF file
  • Great for sharing with family members or printing later if desired
  • Preserves stories and memories in written form alongside your recording
Written legacy keepsake transcript example
What’s Included

Simple process. Comfortable experience.

Every session includes guided conversation support, light editing, and delivery options designed to keep the process straightforward and approachable from beginning to end.

  • Guided Conversation

    Natural conversation prompts help sessions flow comfortably without feeling scripted or forced.

  • Light Editing

    Sessions are lightly cleaned up while preserving natural personality and conversation flow.

  • Digital Delivery

    Sessions can be delivered as MP3 audio, MP4 video, private viewing links, or PDF keepsakes.

  • Flexible Recording Options

    Sessions can happen in-home, outdoors, over Zoom, or as audio-only conversations depending on comfort and preference.

Delivery Options

Choose how stories are shared and preserved.

Email
Flash Drive
Digital Document
Private Link
QR Code
Comfortable Recording Options

Sessions can happen almost anywhere people feel most comfortable

Some conversations work best around a kitchen table. Others feel more natural on a front porch, in a backyard, living room, over Zoom, or simply as an audio-only conversation. The goal is comfort first, not performance.

  • In-Home Sessions

    Comfortable familiar environments often help conversations feel more relaxed and natural.

  • Audio-Only Options

    A simple choice for people who prefer privacy or feel more comfortable without cameras involved.

  • Outdoor Conversations

    Front porches, backyards, patios, and peaceful outdoor settings can create relaxed natural conversations.

  • Zoom Sessions

    Remote sessions provide a simple option for families outside the local area or anyone who prefers a virtual conversation.

Comfortable storytelling environments
The Story Bus

The best conversations usually feel the most natural

There’s no perfect way to tell stories. Some conversations are funny. Some wander naturally. Some become emotional. The goal is simply to preserve real voices, real personalities, and real moments in a comfortable and approachable way.

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