Michael Williams has more than 50 years experience working with people's stories. As a counselor, musician, teacher, and storyteller, Dr. Williams has helped young people and adults of all ages, find their voice and share their stories.
I started Memoir Studio because I kept seeing the same thing: incredible stories living only in people’s heads—until they faded, or until it was too late to ask the questions that mattered. My work is about making storytelling feel doable. You don’t need to be a writer. You don’t need to have the “perfect” life story. You just need a place to start—and someone who knows how to listen. Today, I help clients capture life stories, family histories, and legacy messages in a way that feels true to them—with structure, warmth, and a finished result you’ll be proud to share.
For a long time, I thought meaningful work had to look a certain way: a clear title, a predictable path, and a “next step” that made sense on paper. But the more I listened to people—family members, friends, clients—the more I realized the most valuable things we carry aren’t on a resume. They’re the stories behind the choices, the lessons learned, and the love that shaped us. Memoir Studio grew from that realization: if we can capture the right stories in the right way, we don’t just preserve the past—we give future generations a gift they can actually feel.
Whether you’re telling your own story, capturing a parent’s memories, or creating something for your children and grandchildren, my job is to make the experience feel safe, meaningful, and surprisingly enjoyable.
And yes—we’ll keep it practical. You’ll always know what’s next.
What makes my approach different
I don’t believe in forcing your story into a template.
Instead, we focus on what’s true: your voice, your values, your people, your turning points.
You’ll get a clear structure (so you’re never staring at a blank page), plus the freedom to tell it your way.
The result is a story that feels like you—and reads like something your family will actually want to keep.
