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Family Stories: Past, Present, and Future by Jeanne & Kea Roppolo
Stories from our ancestral lineage open a richer, fuller understanding of who you are as a family. Learn how to uncover these forgotten stories while learning to write your own legacy. Join Grandma Jeanne and Granddaughter Kea, a certified genealogist, as you begin your special journey in this mini workshop.
A lifelong lover of history, Kea first discovered an interest in genealogy through both of her grandmothers. Their stories and curiosity about family roots sparked what has now become a true obsession. In the last decade her focus has turned toward genealogy and forensic genealogy, bringing a deeper understanding of how essential it is for today and tomorrow's generationsto learn about their ancestors. Driven by this passion, Kea is committed to documenting family lives and preserving the legacies that connect past, present, and future.
As a CERTIFIED GENEALOGIST, Kea can help others in their quest of discovering their family lineage through mankind's shared history.
As a FORENSIC DNA SPECIALIST, Kea is an asset to law enforcement and adoptees. Her skills help interpet biological relationships through DNA.
Kea, as a PUBLIC SPEAKER, holds Workshops to help others conduct their own research.
AUTHOR Kea, is creating her first, fun, how-to workbook. In this book Kea helps others uncover their forgotten stories while coaching, along with Grandma Jeanne, how to write your own legacy. [Expected publishing date - 2026]
Kea can be reached at: kea.roppolo19@gmail.com
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Cultural Diversity from Around the World: Right, Wrong or just Different?
Today we will broaden our knowledge and understanding of our fellow human beings as we travel around the world, peering into various traditions and finding our common ground. Your choice: a general glance or a more in-depth look at Fashion, Home & Family, Food, Festivals [++ 14 categories to choose from]
Informative & Entertaining
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Grandma & Grandpa Go to Australia
Walk about with Grandma Jeanne and Grandpa Don on an odyssey to the land 'Down Under". 150 + photos and numerous adventures.
NEW TRAVELOGUE
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Through my books, artifacts, props and lively audience discussion, I tell the captivating tale of how I, as a traditional young wife and mother, without money or a college degree, was placed onto a strange and unforeseen path.
That long, winding road, with its twists and turns, detours and stops, led me, at age 57, to Antarctica. Discover how that work experience led me to you.
Through the telling of my unconventional story you may see the opportunities and transformative experiences that may be hidden in your everyday life.
Stops on my journey through life:
Alaska, Antarctica, Australia, China, Hawaii, Italy, Jamaica, Mongolia, Russia, Siberia, New Zealand and the South Pacific Islands of Hao, Kamaka, Moorea, Tahiti, and Mangareva.
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NEW TRAVELOGUE
Grandma Goes to Italy
Join Grandma Jeanne on another one of her true life adventures. Take a whirlwind tour through Rome, Pisa, Florence, Verona, and Venice with over 200 of her personal photographs. Enrich your understanding of local life and thousands of years of history living side by side.
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Grandma Jeanne travels to distant lands, meets fascinating people and explores other cultures. ALL TRUE STORIES. All accomplished by daring to believe it was possible. Appropriate for all ages; children to seniors. Includes Teacher Study Guides.
This enthusiastic storyteller will entertain, educate, and inspire
you with her contagious energy.
Grandma Goes to Antarctica
Grandma & Grandpa Go to Australia
Grandma Goes to Hawaii
Grandma Goes to Italy
Grandma Goes to the South Pacific
Grandma Goes to the Alaskan Wilderness
The Jr. Iditarod
Grandma Goes to New Zealand and Australia
Grandma Goes to Survivor Island
The Trans-Siberian Railway
Grandma Goes to China
Grandma Goes to Mongolia
Grandma Goes to Siberia
Grandma Goes to Russia
Don’t hesitate. Call today to schedule
your next adventure.
808 987-4473
JR Media group
Take advantage of this dynamic and entertaining storyteller. Give your event a memorable learning adventure. Be inspired.
Why? Why Not?!
CALL TODAY
808 987-4473 (CST)
jeanneroppolo@yahoo.com
Venues that have enjoyed conversing with Jeanne:
schools, libraries, art centers, parks, senior centers, community/ethnic festivals, book stores, book fairs, conferences, non-profits, theatres, Writer’s groups, Earth Day events, Career Day, PTA Reading night, clubs
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INTERACTIVE PROGRAMS WITH GRANDMA JEANNE
When conducting Travelogues, Mini-workshops, or Motivational Speaking Engagements, Jeanne (aka Grandma) utilizes an interactive multimedia approach- including audience participation, dramatic example, and homespun humor. Her storytelling techniques entertain, educate, enlighten and inspire.
Finding Bliss in a Chaotic World:
Need a time-out from your busy, chaotic life? Are you stressed to the max? Want to recharge your batteries? Join "Grandma' Jeanne for a discussion on simple, helpful ways to rekindle the light in your heart.
Reminiscing as a Baby Boomer:
Join in the fun as we take a walk down Memory Lane recalling moments from the 30s through the 70s. Let's review our shared history, movies, music, fashions, TV shows, games and books.
Thanks for joining us in a groovy, psychedlic, far-out talk!
Cultural Diversity from Around the World:
Today we will broaden our knowledge and understanding of our fellow human beings as we travel around the world, peering into various traditions and finding our common ground.
Topics: A General Glance/ Fashion/ Home & Family/ Food/ Festivals, incl. Christmas Around the World/ Death/ Medical/ Politica/ Religion & Myth/ Space/ Waste
Informative and entertaining
Family Stories: Past, Present & Future:
by Jeanne & grandaughter Kea, a Certified Genealogist
Stories from our ancestral lineage open a richer, fuller understanding of who you are as a family. Learn how to uncover these forgotten stories while learning to write your own legacy. Join Grandma Jeanne & grandaughter Kea, a Certified Genealogist, as you begin your special journey in this mini workshop.
An American Version of Swedish Death Cleaning:
Give your family the gift of a clean, organized and simple life. Join in the discussion as we learn how to downsize your life in a memorable waay. Learn about fun projects that you can begin at any age.
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