Episodes

  • TGP 63 - Careers in Genetic Genealogy with Angie Bush, Blaine Bettinger and Diahan Southard

    TGP 63 - Careers in Genetic Genealogy with Angie Bush, Blaine Bettinger and Diahan Southard
    Feb 1 2021

    Do you want a career as a genetic genealogist? In today’s episode three of the top genetic genealogists - Angie Bush, Blaine Bettinger and Diahan Southard - let you peek behind the curtain to see what their jobs are really like.

     

    Show notes: https://www.thegenealogyprofessional.com/genetic-genealogy/
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • TGP 62: Paula Stuart-Warren

    TGP 62: Paula Stuart-Warren
    Oct 23 2020

    Paula Stuart-Warren talks about making a living as a full-time researcher, getting involved and getting known and why her credential is important to her business.

     

    Link to the show notes: https://www.thegenealogyprofessional.com/paula-stuart-warren
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    59 mins
  • TGP 61: D. Joshua Taylor - Career Professional

    TGP 61: D. Joshua Taylor - Career Professional
    Aug 14 2020

    Joshua Taylor, President of the New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) and co-host of Genealogy Roadshow, has had a rich and rewarding career. As one of the younger professionals in the field of genealogy it feels like he’s just getting started.

    View the show notes at: https://www.thegenealogyprofessional.com/d-joshua-taylor

     

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    54 mins
  • TGP 60: Nathan Dylan Goodwin - Genealogy Mystery Writer

    TGP 60: Nathan Dylan Goodwin - Genealogy Mystery Writer
    Jul 28 2020

    Do you love writing? Have you ever considered a career as a genealogy mystery writer? Nathan Dylan Goodwin wasn't sure that even existed when he embarked on his writing career. Discover how Nathan carved out a niche for himself as the creator of the Morton Farrier mystery series. You'll learn how to ease into a writing career, to stay on track and get your book written.  And you'll hear some tips on marketing your book and self-publishing.

    Direct link to the show notes: https://www.thegenealogyprofessional.com/nathan-dylan-goodwin
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    59 mins
  • TGP 59: Jessica Taylor - Business Owner

    TGP 59: Jessica Taylor - Business Owner
    Jul 2 2020

    Jessica Taylor, President of Legacy Tree Genealogists, talks about what she looks for in potential staff hires, building a genealogy research company, empowering employees, partnering for growth and work/life balance.

    Direct link to the show notes: https://www.thegenealogyprofessional.com/jessica-taylor
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    50 mins
  • TGP 58: Brian Sheffey - Author

    TGP 58: Brian Sheffey - Author
    Jun 22 2020

    Join me as we follow the journey of Brian Sheffey from advertising and marketing executive to catching the genealogy bug. Hear how he transformed his life to become a genealogy professional,  published author and YouTube host.

    Direct link to the show notes: https://www.thegenealogyprofessional.com/brian-sheffey
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    46 mins
  • TGP 57: Marcel Elias - Central Europe Genealogy

    TGP 57: Marcel Elias - Central Europe Genealogy
    May 26 2020

    In this episode we head to Germany to talk to Marcel Elias about German, Slovakian and Czech genealogy. We learn why it's important to dive deep into understanding the records and records in our area of expertise and that Facebook groups are a great place to learn, share, volunteer and build your reputation as well as the foundation of your business.  
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    38 mins
  • TGP 56: Elissa Scalise Powell - Genealogy Educator

    TGP 56: Elissa Scalise Powell - Genealogy Educator
    May 11 2020
    Featured Guest Elissa Scalise Powell Elissa Scalise Powell, CG, CGL, a western Pennsylvania researcher for over 30 years, is the co-director of the Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP), and Professional Genealogy Course Coordinator at the Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research (IGHR). She was an instructor and module creator for Boston University’s Genealogical Research Certificate program 2008-2016. She was the course co-coordinator of the AG/CG Preparation Course at the 2010 and 2013 Salt Lake Institute of Genealogy (SLIG). She is a regional and national speaker on such topics as Pennsylvania records, methodology, professional development, and society management.   She was a Trustee for the Board for Certification of Genealogists for nine years, their President (2012-2014), and past Outreach Committee Chairperson. She was a Director for the Association of Professional Genealogists for six years; taught genealogy courses at the local community college for fourteen years; co-edited a cemetery book series, appeared on the PBS-TV show Ancestors2 cemetery episode and on the Travel Channel’s Dead Files in the 2015 “The Instigator” episode. She is a past-President of two local Pittsburgh area societies and a contributing author to many publications including the NGS Quarterly and the APG Quarterly. She was honored in May 2010 with the NGS President’s Citation in recognition of outstanding, continuing, or unusual contributions to the field of genealogy.   An NSDAR member, she is also a lifetime member of the Ohio Genealogical Society; the Medina County Chapter, OGS; and the Baltzer Meyer Historical Society (Greensburg, PA) which was named for her ancestor.     Contact Links Website – Powell Genealogical Services Facebook Page – Powell Genealogical Services Genealogical Research Institute of Pittsburgh (GRIP) – https//www.gripitt.org Links Mentioned The Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) – https://www.apgen.org Institute of Genealogy and Historical Research – https://ighr.gagensociety.org/ Western Pennsylvania Genealogy Society – https://wpgs.org/ North Hills Genealogists (Pittsburgh) – https://northhillsgenealogists.org/ The BCG Standards Manual – https://bcgcertification.org/product/genealogy-standards-2d-edition/ Thing You were most afraid of “I wasn’t afraid of anything. I just went ahead and never looked back.” Best Advice You Received from Someone Else “Create a demand and then supply it.” –Elizabeth Shown Mills One Action Genealogists Can Take Right Now “Create an education plan. Picture where you want to be and assess where you are now. Then fill in the gaps.” Recommended Book Only a Few Bones by John Phillip Colletta The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell Advice “We are all on this earth to teach, to learn and to love. Think about how you will do that.” Action Item Your action item today comes straight from Elissa. Create an education plan. Picture where you want to be and assess where you are now. And then fill in the gaps. No matter what your niche is in genealogy this is a good exercise to do. News The Genealogy Professional podcast is now available on Spotify. Search for either Marian Pierre-Louis or genealogy to find it. Don’t forget to follow! If you’re a YouTube you can also find all the episodes of the podcast on YouTube. Don’t expect any video. It’s just an audio-only file with a picture but I’ve put it over there because some people are more comfortable with that platform. Join the TGP Action Group on Facebook! You can find it at https://www.facebook.com/groups/TGPActionGroup/ If you’re not on Facebook, follow the Genealogy Professional on LinkedIn. You can get new episode notices there. Go to Linkedin and search for The Genealogy Professional and hit the follow button. I’m continuing in my effort to get back on a bi-weekly schedule for the podcast. Eventually I’ll settle on an exact release date twice a month. But in the meantime you can expect a new podcast generally every two weeks. Direct link to this post: https://www.thegenealogyprofessional.com/elissa-powell
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    59 mins