Why It Matters

Bartholomew S. Calvin (Shawuskukhkung)

The conversation covers the topics of dealing with imposter syndrome and ancestral research. It delves into the story of Bartholomew S. Kelvin, the Indian influence on New Jersey ancestry, the praying Indians of the Northeast, and the discoveries made through ancestral research. Takeaways * Imposter Syndrome * Ancestral Research Chapters * 00:00 Dealing with Imposter Syndrome * 07:09 Ancestral Research and Discoveries

Why It Matters

Why should we care about the names that came before us? In this first episode of Tracing the Lines, I explore the fragile nature of memory and the quiet responsibility we carry as storytellers in our families. This is not about dates or documents. It’s about something deeper. Because eventually, all that remains is a name. And what we choose to do with it matters.

Episode 0

Stephanie's podcast 'Tracing the Lines' is a journey of preserving family history and exploring the power of storytelling. The podcast delves into the significance of every name in the family tree and aims to uncover the stories behind them, emphasizing the belief that every name has a story and the lines don't end with us.