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About Promise of Youth Heritage Studio

Vision Statement

A world where generations connect deeply, bridging age and experience. 

  • Where youth discover themselves with confidence and purpose, rooted in their family story. 
  • Where precious family legacies are preserved, enriching future generations. 
  • Where families create heartfelt moments around their shared history. 
  • Where individuals treasure their personal narratives as sources of strength. 
  • Where older adults, even those with memory challenges, reconnect with their past through gentle story cues. 
  • Where cherished photos and stories are preserved digitally, ensuring visual and oral histories remain accessible to all family members for generations to come.

Mission Statement

  • Promise of Youth Heritage Studio supports families and youth in capturing authentic storytelling, engaging youth workshops, and lasting memories. 
  • We provide creative and accessible ways for families to preserve and share their unique stories, strengthening bonds across generations. 
  • Through thoughtful services and resources, we empower youth and families to explore their identities, appreciate their roots, and celebrate their shared experiences. 
  • We guide families with identifying and recording family-centered stories to help loved ones reconnect memories in a respectful and caring way.

History

  • At Promise of Youth Heritage Studio, bridging generations through the power of storytelling is at the heart of everything Annette does. She creates warm and welcoming spaces where memories are shared, voices are heard, and legacies come to life. 
  • Whether helping families preserve treasured photographs, record meaningful stories, or engage youth in their family’s heritage, Annette brings a deep sense of purpose to every interaction.
  • With a natural ability to build trust across diverse settings—from corporate offices to kitchen tables—her mission is simple: to bring people together through the stories that define them and ensure they are remembered for generations to come.


My Journey to Promise of Youth Heritage Studio

I first became interested in my family history at a very young age. Growing up with two sets of great-grandparents, and even a great-great aunt, I had the unique opportunity to listen to their stories. They often spoke in their native language, with someone nearby translating for the younger generation. I remember sitting quietly, wondering what they were sharing and how those stories connected us across generations. I wish I had been older and able to record those conversations to treasure forever.


Years later, I had the chance to interview my grandparents and each of their children. I asked them about their younger years and the moments they remembered most about time spent with family. These conversations became part of a family history video I created, blending their voices with related photos to narrate the journey of our ancestors, including their immigration and the hardships they overcame.


What my grandparents didn’t know was that I had a surprise in the works. During a Family Christmas gathering, I presented the video as a gift. As we all sat around watching the 45-minute video, their voices filled the room—parents, grandparents... their voices and memories came alive. Each generation was glued to the screen, listening and learning from the stories shared in their own voices. Tears welled up as the family came together to experience our shared history. It was a moment that continues to be talked about, and I realized how powerful it was to preserve and share these stories.


That experience sparked my deep desire to help other families do the same.  I’m excited to offer my skills, passion, and expertise to families who want to preserve their own histories, create heirlooms, and connect across generations. Whether it’s interviewing family members, digitizing photos, I’m here to help your family preserve the stories that matter most.


If you’re ready to preserve your family’s history and pass down a legacy for generations to come, I’d love to help. Let’s work together to tell your family’s story and create something that will be cherished forever. 

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Promise of Youth Heritage Studio

Amery WI 54001

Contact Annette Laerdal at 651.283.1911

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