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  1. 22m ago

    American Innovation Coins and the Stories of Work | 1333

    Four American Innovation coins have me thinking about the people behind a ship design, an assembly line, a shuttle launch, and a spacewalk. Read the article and see the coins: https://ancestralfindings.com/american-innovation-coins-family-work/ Browse all Genealogy Gold Podcast Episodes

    American Innovation Coins and the Stories of Work | 1333

  2. 32m ago ·  Bonus

    You Might Also Like: The Oprah Podcast

    Introducing Niecy Nash: The Power of Loving Yourself Out Loud from The Oprah Podcast. Follow the show: The Oprah Podcast The two-time Emmy award-winning actress and star of Hulu’s all women divorce drama All’s Fair - Ms. Niecy Nash-Betts - joins the Podcast. Nicknamed “The Range” in Hollywood for her extraordinary ability to transcend both comedic and dramatic roles on television and in the movies. Oprah talks to Niecy about how from a young age she manifested her acting career. The two discuss Niecy’s marriage to her ‘’hersband,” Jessica Betts, after being married twice in the past to men. Niecy shares why she didn’t feel the need “to come out” and the mistakes she’s made as a mother to her three adult children. Niecy also takes questions from listeners about her fan-favorite show, All’s Fair on Hulu - now in its second season - and reveals what it’s like working on and off the set with her powerhouse co-stars Kim Kardashian, Sarah Paulson, Naomi Watts, Teyana Taylor and the legendary Glenn Close. And caregivers take note, Niecy talks about the challenges she faces providing care for her elderly father. 00:00:00 - Welcome Niecy Nash 00:02:30 - Niecy knew she was a performer 00:03:15 - Her nickname “The Range” 00:08:00 - Niecy’s Emmy speech 00:10:40 - Has fame changed her? 00:12:45 - Niecy’s greatest luxury 00:14:30 - All’s Fair role 00:19:00 - Favorite outfit from All’s Fair 00:20:20 - Fatal Attraction with Glenn Close 00:22:20 - Niecy’s wig obsession 00:24:00 - Niecy on motherhood 00:26:30 - 6 year wedding anniversary 00:28:30 - On wife Jessica Betts 00:33:45 - Going public on their relationship 00:41:30 - Caretaking her father 00:46:00 - Niecy’s ideal role 00:48:40 - What she would not share 00:49:24 - Rapid fire questions Follow Oprah Winfrey on Social: https://www.instagram.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.facebook.com/oprahpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/oprah/?hl=en https://www.facebook.com/oprahwinfrey/ DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

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  3. 2d ago

    Mary Kawena Pukui: Preserving a People's Stories | 1332

    I didn't realize Mary Kawena Pukui was already in my coin collection. Turning over a dollar introduced me to a remarkable life of preserving Hawaiian knowledge. Read the article and see the coins: https://ancestralfindings.com/mary-kawena-pukui-preserving-stories/ Browse all Genealogy Gold Podcast Episodes

    Mary Kawena Pukui: Preserving a People's Stories | 1332

  4. 4d ago

    2025 Quarters: The Women Behind the Designs | 1331

    My dad collected coins for most of his life. As I begin my own collection, the five women on the 2025 quarters are giving me new stories to explore. Read the article and see the coins: https://ancestralfindings.com/women-behind-2025-quarters/ Browse all Genealogy Gold Podcast Episodes

    2025 Quarters: The Women Behind the Designs | 1331

  5. Oct 23

    The Person Named Beside Your Ancestor | AF-1330

    The person named beside your ancestor may be a witness, an informant, a neighbor, or someone whose work brought them into the record. Following one unfamiliar name can help you understand the people and circumstances around your family. Join me as I look at reading a person's role carefully, keeping useful notes, separating people with the same name, and checking a possible relationship before adding it to the family tree. Read the article and explore the research resources on AncestralFindings.com.

    The Person Named Beside Your Ancestor | AF-1330

  6. Oct 21

    What I Look for When I Return to an Unfinished Family Search | AF-1329

    An unfinished family search can wait for months or years. When I return to one, I start by finding the question I left behind, reading the records I already have, and checking what my earlier searches actually covered. Join me as I look at how old notes, familiar records, relatives, and a clear next step can help us begin again without starting over. Read the article and explore the research resources on AncestralFindings.com.

    What I Look for When I Return to an Unfinished Family Search | AF-1329

  7. Oct 20

    Immigration and Naturalization Records: Tracing Ancestors Across Borders | AF-1328

    A passenger list may name a relative left behind. A citizenship petition may give you the hometown you have been trying to find. Immigration and naturalization records can add those details to a family story, especially when you read them together. In this episode, I share ways to follow an ancestor from records in the United States back to a home overseas. We look at census clues, passenger lists, border crossings, and citizenship papers, along with the relatives, addresses, and witnesses who can help you tell two people with the same name apart. I also talk about what to try when an arrival year changes from one record to another, when a name is missing from an index, or when a search returns more than one possible match. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/tracing-ancestors-immigration-naturalization-records/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/category/giveaways/

    Immigration and Naturalization Records: Tracing Ancestors Across Borders | AF-1328

  8. Oct 16

    What Happens When New Evidence Changes What I Thought I Knew?

    There's a part of genealogy that I think is harder than reaching a conclusion in the first place: changing one. Once I've worked on a person for a while, the dates, places, relationships, and records begin to feel settled. Then a new record appears and doesn't cooperate. A probate file may name a different parent, or a church register may give an age that makes an earlier identification difficult to defend. In this episode, I look at how I reopen a conclusion, weigh the new evidence, correct the family tree, and preserve the reasoning behind the change. Losing a weak answer can still be progress—even when the new record leaves me with more questions. Podcast Notes: https://ancestralfindings.com/new-evidence-genealogy/ Ancestral Findings Podcast: https://ancestralfindings.com/podcast This Week's Free Genealogy Lookups: https://ancestralfindings.com/lookups Genealogy Giveaways: https://ancestralfindings.com/category/giveaways/

    What Happens When New Evidence Changes What I Thought I Knew?
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