The Nara Fellowship is where Valerie enjoys talking with creatives, learners, helpers, and memento makers to explore more about them and their respective fields.
Mostly focusing on learning about other learners. Or subjects that learners would be interested in, such as commonplacing, personal knowledge management, researching, etc.
She has also interviewed creatives (such as The Podcast Lawyer, Screenwriting Consultant, Authors, and a Filmmaker).
Since Valerie started a new Legacy Keepsake business, she also wants to talk with memento makers, whether that be written or digital. Or a craft of some kind. Looking to help DIY Memento Makers with helpful resources and information through the podcast and Substack.
Approx. Length: Most interviews are about 1 hour to 1 and a half hours. A couple of interviews went for 2 hours.
Types of Guests Looking for:
- Learners from a wide variety of occupations & retired
- Can be Academics, but prefer self-directed Learners.
- Teachers / Instructors / Mentors
- Historians / Researchers
- Hobby Historians, such as SCA or Revolutionary War Reenactors, etc.
- Creatives
- Artists
- Authors / Screenwriters / Writers
- Filmmakers
- Podcasters / YouTubers
- Actors / Voice Artists / Puppeteers
- Crew positions in the Media Industry
- Mementos Makers
- Professionals in the Legacy Interview arena
- DIY Legacy Keepsake makers
- Ethical Wills / Legacy Letters writers & teachers
Valerie is interested in many Safe for Work topics. Please check out the website and let her know if you’re interested and available for a conversation/interview.
To schedule an interview and to access the Guest Information page, please email va*@**********nn.com with the subject of Nara Guest Request.