One of the most important sources of genealogy information is oral history. Learn the tips, tricks, and more to get the most information from the family members you interview.
Nicka Smith is more than just a genealogist; she's a storyteller. With a keen eye for detail and a compassionate heart, she brings the past to life, one ancestor at a time. Her expertise in African an...
Nicka is a great presenter!\n\nNicka presents her information in a very organized easy to understand way. Thank you for having her\n\nNicka Smith always keeps it real and provides excellent resources and tips. I love her webinars!\n\nNicka Smith is such a good speaker. She really holds an audience's interest and gives us so many good ideas.\n\nNicka Smith's presentation was fantastic as well as fascinating. I was able to take notes and follow the webinar without any issues. I look forward to watching her previous webinars because she presents very well, knows her subject, and is able to answer questions so that one is not left confused or in the dark. I truly enjoyed this webinar and feel more confident about interviewing family members. Thank you for an informative and confidence hightening experience.\n\nNicka was very easy to listen to and very captivating. I look forward to other webinars from her.\n\nNicka's organization, knowledge, excitement, and TIPS were all part of a WONDERFUL experience! Thank you to all who made this webinar possible!!\n\nNicks Smith's Webinar always are informative for me.\n\nnikka is such a great speaker\n\nShe was very charismatic. She hit all of the main points that I could think of, and her personality engaged us, in the way that she would charm her interviewees. \n\nSo informative. So engaging. Great speaker. Great topic.\n\nso may tidbits. thank you\n\nspeaker knows her subject well\n\nSuch an enthusiastic host! Knowledgeable and engaging.\n\nSuper\n\nThank you that was very helpful\n\nThanks for all the good information!\n\nThis is one of the best genealogy interviews I have attended. She is knowledgable, accessible, and gave realistic examples that we can use effectively in our research. Even the rhythm of the seminar was just right. I was able to keep up and I feel more empowered in my research. \n\nThoughtfully put together and lots of great, usable information. Very much appreciated. Thank you!\n\nTopic of interest to me as a Board member of local historical society in small town, thinking of a program of interviewing our senior citizens (as well as our own relatives) for input to the Town history and heritage.\n\nVery clear, very articulate presenter. Would have preferred more discussion about doing the actual interview.\n\nVery detailed and informative. The speaker was well understood and methodical in her presentation.\n\nVery engaging!\n\nVery good\n\nVery good ideas.\n\nvery informative, liked how you followed along your outline. lots of food for thought as well. thank you\n\nvery interesting and informative. \n\nVery interesting. Things I never would have thought of\n\nVery timely webinar. I have been planning on doing virtual interviews and this webinar helped answer some of my questions.\n\nvery well organized with lots of ideas and food for thought\n\nWas more interested in the questions to ask and that part was brief with the suggestion to buy the book to get them.\n\nWell done and helpful!\n\nWow! Great presentation! Nicka provided both broad and specific information as well as many valuable tips. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!
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Legacy Family Tree
5 years ago
Absolutely fabulous!!! Thanks! \n\nAlways a pleasure to hear Nicka and tonight was no exception! \n\nAnother excellent program from Nicka Smith\n\nAs always, an excellent presentation. Nikka Smith is the best!\n\nawesome I am looking forward to going back in and re-listening\n\nBesides my own personal genealogy I am working on an oral history project for our local Heritage Museum. Nika's ideas and information will be so helpful for that. My genealogy wheels are turning. thanks\n\nBrilliant webinar with lots of great information\n\nDidn't tell me much that I didn't already know, but well presented\n\nEasy to follow..\n\nEnjoyable, easy to understand and follow. Many many helpful suggestions. I would have liked more on the questions to ask.\n\nexcellent as always\n\nExcellent ideas\n\nExcellent presentation, very well organized. \n\nExcellent speaker. Very engaging.\n\nExcellent speaker. Very informative. Thanks!\n\nExcellent suggestions\n\nExcellent webinar!\n\nExcellent!\n\nExcellent!\n\nGood info\n\nGood information. Plan, plan, record.\n\nGood speaker! after what felt like a slow start, I began to deeply appreciate all Nicka's thoughts on details to remember, all expressed in her rich, warm voice :-)\n\nGreat\n\nGreat\n\nGreat ideas! Love Nicka's webinars.\n\nGreat ideas. Very clear and organized speaker.\n\nGreat overview, well sequenced\n\nGreat presentation!!!\n\nGreat presenter! Thank you/her for providing us with such wonderful reminders.\n\nGreat recommendations for setting, preparation,storage and equipment.\n\ngreat speaker with a lot of good info\n\nGreat speaker with great advice. \n\nGreat tips, thank you!\n\nGreat tips. Thanks\n\nHad to leave a little early but found it very good.\n\nhelped me out on several points in an interview that I did totally wrong. Had a deep understanding about the subject. I always enjoy her webinars \nI appreciated the information about setting up btter quality interviews, but I would have also liked more suggestions on interview questions and interviewing techniques. I realize that time limitations for this webinar may have prevented further discussion concerning questions and techniques.\n\nI thought it was informational and insightful. At the end of the webinar someone asked the question about how to enhance old audio quality, and Ms. Smith responded that you may have to find a business that enhances old audio. But, I have another, more digitally modern answer. My approach is by using Dragon Naturally and/or ReadIris. Dragon Naturally translates a recording or live audio voice speech into a typed text document, even if you have to read the interview into the software in your voice instead. \n\nInformative and pleasant\n\ninformative, speaker provided useful points to consider when preparing to conduct an interview\n\nIt was inspirational and Nicka had it together (was well prepared).\n\nIt was interesting. The presenter was clear and concise.\n\nJust what I was looking for.\n\nLove her presentation.\n\nLove Nika\n\nloved it!!!! great speker\n\nMs. Smith provided a great amount of tips to consider using in our interview processes. I am very glad that I selected her webinar, and will be checking out her personal library for other interesting topics.\n\nMy first live webinar. Enjoyed it very much. Look forward to viewing more. Great presentation. Easy to follow and wonderful suggestions.\n\nMy perspective on the logistics of conducting family history interviews has greatly increased. Great information! \n\nNew info\n\nNicka brought up a lot of suggestions and things to consider when interviewing that I never would have though of. Thank you very much!\n\nNicka is a consistent great webinar speaker, who has excellent slides (clever and readable): and speaks to all levels of personal experience. Glad you brought her back. She can address so many topics and issues.
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Nicka is a great presenter!\n\nNicka presents her information in a very organized easy to understand way. Thank you for having her\n\nNicka Smith always keeps it real and provides excellent resources and tips. I love her webinars!\n\nNicka Smith is such a good speaker. She really holds an audience's interest and gives us so many good ideas.\n\nNicka Smith's presentation was fantastic as well as fascinating. I was able to take notes and follow the webinar without any issues. I look forward to watching her previous webinars because she presents very well, knows her subject, and is able to answer questions so that one is not left confused or in the dark. I truly enjoyed this webinar and feel more confident about interviewing family members. Thank you for an informative and confidence hightening experience.\n\nNicka was very easy to listen to and very captivating. I look forward to other webinars from her.\n\nNicka's organization, knowledge, excitement, and TIPS were all part of a WONDERFUL experience! Thank you to all who made this webinar possible!!\n\nNicks Smith's Webinar always are informative for me.\n\nnikka is such a great speaker\n\nShe was very charismatic. She hit all of the main points that I could think of, and her personality engaged us, in the way that she would charm her interviewees. \n\nSo informative. So engaging. Great speaker. Great topic.\n\nso may tidbits. thank you\n\nspeaker knows her subject well\n\nSuch an enthusiastic host! Knowledgeable and engaging.\n\nSuper\n\nThank you that was very helpful\n\nThanks for all the good information!\n\nThis is one of the best genealogy interviews I have attended. She is knowledgable, accessible, and gave realistic examples that we can use effectively in our research. Even the rhythm of the seminar was just right. I was able to keep up and I feel more empowered in my research. \n\nThoughtfully put together and lots of great, usable information. Very much appreciated. Thank you!\n\nTopic of interest to me as a Board member of local historical society in small town, thinking of a program of interviewing our senior citizens (as well as our own relatives) for input to the Town history and heritage.\n\nVery clear, very articulate presenter. Would have preferred more discussion about doing the actual interview.\n\nVery detailed and informative. The speaker was well understood and methodical in her presentation.\n\nVery engaging!\n\nVery good\n\nVery good ideas.\n\nvery informative, liked how you followed along your outline. lots of food for thought as well. thank you\n\nvery interesting and informative. \n\nVery interesting. Things I never would have thought of\n\nVery timely webinar. I have been planning on doing virtual interviews and this webinar helped answer some of my questions.\n\nvery well organized with lots of ideas and food for thought\n\nWas more interested in the questions to ask and that part was brief with the suggestion to buy the book to get them.\n\nWell done and helpful!\n\nWow! Great presentation! Nicka provided both broad and specific information as well as many valuable tips. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise!
Absolutely fabulous!!! Thanks! \n\nAlways a pleasure to hear Nicka and tonight was no exception! \n\nAnother excellent program from Nicka Smith\n\nAs always, an excellent presentation. Nikka Smith is the best!\n\nawesome I am looking forward to going back in and re-listening\n\nBesides my own personal genealogy I am working on an oral history project for our local Heritage Museum. Nika's ideas and information will be so helpful for that. My genealogy wheels are turning. thanks\n\nBrilliant webinar with lots of great information\n\nDidn't tell me much that I didn't already know, but well presented\n\nEasy to follow..\n\nEnjoyable, easy to understand and follow. Many many helpful suggestions. I would have liked more on the questions to ask.\n\nexcellent as always\n\nExcellent ideas\n\nExcellent presentation, very well organized. \n\nExcellent speaker. Very engaging.\n\nExcellent speaker. Very informative. Thanks!\n\nExcellent suggestions\n\nExcellent webinar!\n\nExcellent!\n\nExcellent!\n\nGood info\n\nGood information. Plan, plan, record.\n\nGood speaker! after what felt like a slow start, I began to deeply appreciate all Nicka's thoughts on details to remember, all expressed in her rich, warm voice :-)\n\nGreat\n\nGreat\n\nGreat ideas! Love Nicka's webinars.\n\nGreat ideas. Very clear and organized speaker.\n\nGreat overview, well sequenced\n\nGreat presentation!!!\n\nGreat presenter! Thank you/her for providing us with such wonderful reminders.\n\nGreat recommendations for setting, preparation,storage and equipment.\n\ngreat speaker with a lot of good info\n\nGreat speaker with great advice. \n\nGreat tips, thank you!\n\nGreat tips. Thanks\n\nHad to leave a little early but found it very good.\n\nhelped me out on several points in an interview that I did totally wrong. Had a deep understanding about the subject. I always enjoy her webinars \nI appreciated the information about setting up btter quality interviews, but I would have also liked more suggestions on interview questions and interviewing techniques. I realize that time limitations for this webinar may have prevented further discussion concerning questions and techniques.\n\nI thought it was informational and insightful. At the end of the webinar someone asked the question about how to enhance old audio quality, and Ms. Smith responded that you may have to find a business that enhances old audio. But, I have another, more digitally modern answer. My approach is by using Dragon Naturally and/or ReadIris. Dragon Naturally translates a recording or live audio voice speech into a typed text document, even if you have to read the interview into the software in your voice instead. \n\nInformative and pleasant\n\ninformative, speaker provided useful points to consider when preparing to conduct an interview\n\nIt was inspirational and Nicka had it together (was well prepared).\n\nIt was interesting. The presenter was clear and concise.\n\nJust what I was looking for.\n\nLove her presentation.\n\nLove Nika\n\nloved it!!!! great speker\n\nMs. Smith provided a great amount of tips to consider using in our interview processes. I am very glad that I selected her webinar, and will be checking out her personal library for other interesting topics.\n\nMy first live webinar. Enjoyed it very much. Look forward to viewing more. Great presentation. Easy to follow and wonderful suggestions.\n\nMy perspective on the logistics of conducting family history interviews has greatly increased. Great information! \n\nNew info\n\nNicka brought up a lot of suggestions and things to consider when interviewing that I never would have though of. Thank you very much!\n\nNicka is a consistent great webinar speaker, who has excellent slides (clever and readable): and speaks to all levels of personal experience. Glad you brought her back. She can address so many topics and issues.