Gigi Bott VanderWeele
Personal Historian and Editor at Your Personal Memoir, LLC. Gigi has been writing people's stories for more than 30 years as a journalist (under the name of Jennifer Bott) for the Detroit Free Press, the Oakland Press, the Alpena News and other publications. Gigi's engaging interviewing style provides a relaxing environment for clients to share favorite memories, life lessons and tales for generations to come. Gigi has a bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University and a reputation as a strong writer, reporter and interviewer.
Susan Carroll
Founder and Personal Historian at Your Personal Memoir, LLC. Susan became passionate about Personal History after transcribing, editing and compiling the memoir of her grandfather, Walter Hibbins. She treasures the words and sounds of his voice now many years after his death. Susan is also an experienced genealogical researcher, specializing in Scottish and English genealogy.
Susan has a bachelor's degree in Economics/Management and French from Albion College and a master's degree in Labor and Human Resources from Michigan State University. She has extensive corporate training, writing and interviewing experience.
Susan has a bachelor's degree in Economics/Management and French from Albion College and a master's degree in Labor and Human Resources from Michigan State University. She has extensive corporate training, writing and interviewing experience.