{"podcast":{"title":"Epic Stories","slug":"epic-stories-6367889","podcast_index_feed_id":6367889,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/epic-stories/","website_url":"https://epic-stories.captivate.fm","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/8db6efec-318d-4e5a-895f-1f775cc2ec1a/ay5qcgc.jpg","author":"Jean Tillery","episode_count":64,"summary":"Meet Jean, the force behind Epic Living With Jean – your ultimate life navigator and cheerleader. As chief, everything officer, (CEO), she’s on a mission to infuse intention and purpose into the lives of all women. Jean is more than a guide, she’s your Certified Dream Manager, turning “I wish” into “I did!”. Her motto has always been, “it’s all about the story”, because she believes that everyone has a story to tell. Throughout her journey, she’s met remarkable people, learned their stories, and now she’s creating a space where their stories can be shared. Enter the #epicStories podcast where Jean conducts casual conversations with guest from all walks of life. She is on a mission to help her guests share their stories, and in the process inspire you to discover, tell, and even change your own story.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-04T18:17:16.507808+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889"},"episode":{"title":"The Memory Board Test: Creating a Life Worth Remembering","slug":"the-memory-board-test-creating-a-life-worth-remembering","published_at":"2026-06-04T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889/the-memory-board-test-creating-a-life-worth-remembering","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889","url":"https://epic-stories.captivate.fm/episode/the-memory-board-test-creating-a-life-worth-remembering","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cf0600df-8ffe-4e23-8c28-169d173ff4ac.mp3","summary":"If someone made a photo board of my life today, would I like the story those pictures tell? That was the question that hit me after a friend’s story about funeral photos got me thinking about the memories we’re capturing—and the lives we’re actually living. In this episode, I invite you to sit with me and take what I call the \"Memory Board Test.\" Instead of aiming for perfect Instagram posts, I want us to focus on the small, authentic moments that truly define our lives. I share why I believe our legacy isn’t built on big milestones alone, but on countless ordinary days—a spontaneous kitchen dance, a heartfelt conversation, or that laugh-until-you-cry dinner with friends. I’m challenging you, as I challenge myself, to make sure we’re not just waiting for the “right” time but living intentionally, building a collection of real, meaningful memories. What You’ll Hear In This Episode The story that started it all: I recount a conversation about funeral photos and how it made me see our camera rolls in a new light (00:09–00:48). My personal connection to photography: I talk about why freezing moments on film means so much to me, and what I learned as a scrapbooker and photographer (02:04). Introducing the Memory Board Test: I explain how I came up with this test, and why I think everyone should try it—no doom or gloom, just motivation to live more fully now (03:44). The importance of the little things: I reflect on how life’s epic moments are so often found in the tiniest experiences—road trips, sunsets, ordinary Tuesdays (04:53–05:17). Why I stopped using the term 'bucket list': I share why I believe in creating a 'dream list' instead, focusing on what brings us to life right now, not just before it’s too late (06:18–06:41). My ongoing challenge to myself (and you!): I wal…","meta_description":"If someone made a photo board of my life today, would I like the story those pictures tell? That was the question that hit me after a friend’s story about…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":760,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/epic-stories-6367889/episodes/the-memory-board-test-creating-a-life-worth-remembering/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/epic-stories-6367889/the-memory-board-test-creating-a-life-worth-remembering.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}