Genealogy Q&A (Premium)
(PREMIUM Video and Audio Podcast) In this lively Q&A session we’ll explore your thought-provoking questions, from refining your Ancestry tree to organizing family photos, to navigating DNA research with ease. This fun, interactive session is a groovy opportunity...
Beginning Genealogy – 10 Steps to Success!
SHOW NOTES (Video & Audio Podcast): Ever wondered about your family history? Delving into your ancestry can be both exciting and overwhelming. I’m going to break down the basics of genealogy research, offering beginner-friendly tips and tricks to help you get...
Google Tools Update (Premium)
(PREMIUM LIVESTREAM PAGE) Elevenses with Lisa is a LIVE show (& video replay) exclusively for Premium Members. Join me for Google Tools Update, where I’ll show you the latest free tools from Google that you can leverage for genealogy research. Video Replay Show...
3 Incredible Ways to Use Google Earth for Research & Storytelling
(PREMIUM) Elevenses with Lisa is a LIVE show (& video replay). Explore three exciting and creative ways you can use Google Earth to map the cemeteries where your ancestors are buried, recreate the neighborhoods where they lived, and share family stories in a...
15 Websites Under-the-Radar for Genealogy (Audio Podcast)
SHOW NOTES: Episode 294 of the Genealogy Gems podcast shines a spotlight on 15 under-the-radar websites that serious genealogists should know about. Lisa Louise Cooke reveals powerful resources like AI tools capable of deciphering old handwriting in unindexed records,...
Photo Organization & Preservation: Your Step-by-Step Guide (Premium)
(PREMIUM Video and Audio Podcast). Ready to finally conquer that chaotic mountain of photos lurking on your devices and in dusty boxes? This episode is your ultimate battle plan! Watch the Video Listen to the Audio This episode is also available as an...
Gemini Gems: How to Create Custom AI Research Assistants. (Premium)
(PREMIUM) Elevenses with Lisa video replay & audio podcast. Are you tired of writing the same AI prompts over and over for your genealogy tasks? Wish you had a faster way? Meet Gemini Gems! In this episode I'll show you how to create these powerful, reusable...
Comparing the Big 3 Genealogy Websites and AI Update (Audio podcast)
SHOW NOTES: A comparison of the top three genealogy websites and an update on the latest artificial intelligence news. Lisa interviews genealogy author Sunny Morton about her article "Three's Company" from the March/April 2025 issue of Family Tree Magazine. They dive...
Location Guides Turbo Charged with AI (Premium)
(PREMIUM VIDEO & PODCAST) Elevenses with Lisa is a LIVE show (& video replay) exclusively for Premium Members. In this video, Location Guides Turbo Charged with AI, I’ll show you how to harness the power of AI to create comprehensive, expert-level location...
6 Tasks AI Can Do For Your Genealogy (Premium Video & Podcast Episode 212)
Elevenses with Lisa Video and Audio Podcast #212 and Show Notes (Premium) Have you ever had a hard time getting started on a new research project, or hit a brick wall that left you feeling stuck? If that sounds familiar, get ready to kick-start your genealogy...
Artificial Intelligence and Writing Your Family History (Audio podcast)
SHOW NOTES: In episode 292 of the Genealogy Gems podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke discusses the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on genealogy research, exploring its evolution, ethical considerations, and the importance of data privacy. Genealogists need to understand...
Elevenses with Lisa – Getting Started with AI (Premium)
Season 2 Episode 1 (Video Replay & Show Notes) & Premium Podcast 211 (Audio) In this episode: The results of our member survey of desired topics for the show An example of my own of the #1 topic A sneak peek into the engaging content we have lined up for the...
Beginning Genealogy with Archives.com
VIDEO: Genealogy doesn’t have to take a lot of time and money. See how easy and affordable it is to quickly get started for free learning about your family history with Archives.com. Lisa Louise Cooke gives practical tips on how to start building a family tree, the...
Crista Cowan Explains 1921 England and Wales Census
(Audio Podcast) SHOW NOTES: In episode 291 of the Genealogy Gems podcast, I'll be discussing the launch of the 1921 England and Wales census on Ancestry with Crista Cowan, Ancestry’s corporate genealogist. The census covers 38 million people and is significant for...
5 Genealogy Gems from 2024 that will boost your research – Podcast and Video
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In episode #290 of the Genealogy Gems podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke covers 5 of the top gems that came out of 2024. Use these to boost your family history now! Watch the Video Listen to the Podcast Episode featuring 5 Genealogy Gems Click the...
How to Calculate Cousin Relationships – 3 free ways to figure out cousinship
There's a free online tool that gives you three easy ways to figure out what kind of cousin you are. Are you a cousin once removed? Second cousins, or something else? Find out now with Lisa Louise Cooke. Calculating Cousin Relationships As a genealogist, one of the...
Animate Old Photos & Photo Mystery Solved – Episode 289 (Audio Podcast)
AUDIO PODCAST SHOW NOTES: In episode #289 of the Genealogy Gems podcast, Lisa Louise Cooke covers the groundbreaking LiveMemory™ tool from MyHeritage, a revolutionary advancement that harnesses the power of AI to transform still photos into mesmerizing short videos....
Spot This Genealogy Error and Fix It FAST!
Did Lisa Louise Cooke just spot fake family history news on TV? Watch as she shares a weird example of mistaken identity on television news and how she went about solving the case. Then, spot errors in your own family history whether they occur on TV, in books, online...