In today’s episode, Vanessa and I discuss the connection between photos, mental health, and family relationships. As a mother of seven and the co-founder of Chatbooks, Vanessa shares her journey from avid scrapbooker to entrepreneur, revealing how capturing and printing memories can impact our emotional well-being.

Join us as we discuss:

• The importance of balancing business and family life
• How photos can strengthen family bonds and enhance mental health
• The role of gratitude in our daily lives and its connection to photo documentation
• Practical tips for busy parents on organizing and preserving family memories
• The science behind the emotional benefits of reminiscing through photos

Whether you're a busy mom, an entrepreneur, or someone looking to improve your mental health, this episode is filled with insights and inspiration. Tune in to discover how something as simple as a photo can create lasting connections and foster resilience in challenging times.

Bio:

Vanessa is a family memory expert and mother of seven. In 2014, she co-founded Chatbooks to help families organize and enjoy their family stories. Vanessa’s aha moment came when she found her youngest son clutching his most prized possession: a photo album his preschool teacher made for him. Once an avid scrapbooker, Vanessa knew there needed to be a better solution for her photos stuck on her phone. Now millions of parents have printed their family memories with the Chatbooks app.

Vanessa was named Ernst and Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017, authored DIY advice book Real Moms, Real Hacks, and hosts The MomForce Podcast, which is in the top 3% of parenting podcasts nationwide. In 2021, Chatbooks was named the #1 place to work for women in the United States, by Fortune magazine.

Fun fact: Vanessa is Miss Utah 1994 and a professionally trained opera singer. In her downtime, you can find her in the mountains with her family, seeing the everyday magic.

Connect with Vanessa Quigley: 

Instagram: vanessaquigley  

Chatbooks Instagram: chatbooks 

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Timestamps: 

0:00 Intro

0:23 Vanessa Quigley Bio

0:55 Welcome Vanessa Quigley

5:25 Easy Ways To Make Time For Scrapbooking Photos

5:51 Being A Business Owner With Kids

10:20 There's No Right Way To Be An Entrepreneur

13:41 Connection Between Photos and Relationships with People

18:26 Are Capturing Photos and Good Mental Health Related?

21:25 How Chatbooks Helps Maintain Privacy

22:25 Looking at Photo Memories Reduce Stress and Anxiety

25:41 Photo Brain Exercises For People With Dementia/Ahlziemers 

27:05 Naturepedic Ad

28:17 Building Resilience

33:20 Advice To People That Feel Too Busy To Make A Chatbooks

38:00 Something Is Better Than Nothing... Start Now!

40:15 Photos Promote Gratitude 

41:50 Wheel Of Wellness

42:48 Photo Therapy

43:37 Resources Available

44:09 What Is The Best Ingredient In Life?