Ágota Ábrán has started a wonderful project called The Story Alchemy, and it’s an inspired, beautiful, and valuable idea. I’m currently journeying with her through the story of my life so far, and it’s fascinating how, at each meeting, I’m transported into different stages of my life — I remember things, I gain new insights about what I’ve lived. I am deeply grateful for the entire experience with her; Ágota is a warm, radiant person, a talented anthropologist who creates a story-space where I feel safe and supported to share, and she gently guides me through the process. Take a look at her website — she offers different types of experiences related to our stories, whether it’s your life story, an important moment in your life, or a family/collective legacy. You can gift yourself this experience or offer it to someone dear to you. Go for it!

Silvana Susoi

Tell your life story, or have a loved one’s story truly listened to.

I guide oral-history conversations where people simply speak, and I take care of recording, shaping, and preserving their stories into a finished record. The result is a thoughtfully designed digital notebook that can be kept, shared, or passed on.

You will receive:

• a digital notebook (PDF), suitable for both digital use and printing, containing a lightly edited transcription of the Story Sessions

• the full voice recordings of our Story Sessions

Physical notebooks can also be created and delivered within Romania, by arrangement.

If you’d like to gift this experience to a loved one, digital or printed gift cards are available at no additional cost.

No preparation required. No writing. Just careful listening and professional guidance.