Susan Neden: Visual Biographer & Digital Storyteller 

As I explore my own history, I am fascinated by the patterns that echo through the generations.  I am part of a lineage of everyday storytellers: my father's weekly letters filled with the colourful characters who worked the Alberta oil rigs of the early 1950's; mother's unpublished manuscript hidden away at the back of the linen closet; the inventor, the water dowser and the evangelists who criss-crossed the country; the extraordinary, often unsung, women; and, my children who have become filmmakers, writers, journalists.

The skills gleaned in working for many years in business, government and communities, helping people harness the power of story to find common ground, I now use in capturing the magic of our personal stories - family, travel and all those significant events in life we want to record and share. 

Meet some of the talented people I collaborate with to help bring your story to life!

Ben Schubert: Documentary Filmmaker

For the last 10 years, Ben has been telling peoples' stories visually as a documentary filmmaker. He produces captivating and engaging works for Film and Television, as well as Corporate Marketing and personal projects. Ben has an uncanny ability to create compelling works from casual conversation. His easy, relaxed style helps people open up and find the stories they truly want to tell. 

Ben's inspiration comes in part from the life stories of his grandparents. How they dealt with the roller coaster of hard times, good times and grand adventures, has fuelled his fascination with the different ways in which people approach life. Ben brings his expertise to the production of the family documentaries and personal biographies. To view a sampling of Ben's work go to:  http://imagecapture.ca/

Donaleen Saul: Writer, Story Editor 

Vancouver Island-based writer, Donaleen Saul, is an award-winning screenwriter who has worked as a script analyst for Telefilm Canada, Superchannel, and Corus Entertainment. She has served as story editor for a number of film and television producers throughout Canada and the US, and has taught journal-writing, autobiographical writing, and screenwriting for many years. Donaleen is also a Certified Essential Feng Shui practitioner and a Certified Creativity Coach. For more information on Donaleen go to: http://www.donaleensaul.com/

Donaleen and Susan collaborate to offer Your New Story, an elegant blend of storytelling and Feng Shui for those who are downsizing. See the Workshops page for details.