Narrating Life’s Journey with the Founder of StorySavor

Ever wondered what it takes to immortalize your life’s journey in the pages of a book? That’s exactly the transformation I’ve undergone, shifting from the dizzying heights of Wall Street to the grounding realm of storytelling. In a candid revelation, I unfold the tapestry of my own narrative, sharing the epiphany that everyone has a riveting tale to tell and the birth of my venture to encapsulate these legacies. We venture into the delicate craft of biography and memoir writing, peering into the complexities and the profound impact of capturing personal stories in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

In the company of Joseph from StorySavor we amplify the narrative further, underscoring his company’s heartfelt mission to bring the art of biography within reach of all. Diving into Joseph’s world, we explore how Story Saver tears down the barriers once reserved for the elite, enabling every voice to echo through the annals of history. His insights into guiding clients in selecting the ideal wordsmith to narrate their life’s script, and the subsequent journey to sharing these chronicles with the world, will inspire anyone looking to cement their story for generations to come. Join us for an episode that not only illuminates the intricate process behind personal storytelling but also celebrates the unspoken chapters of our lives.

After my third novel, I realized I wanted something different – rather than inventing fictional stories I wanted to hear real ones. I started interviewing people and I quickly discovered that everyone has a story to tell but not everyone is a storyteller.

I launched a website in 2013 to share these stories. With each story, the website gained more followers. I learned there is a great fascination in the untold stories of others.

I interviewed dozens of people including:

• A man who was part of General Patton’s ‘Red Ball Express’ – a famed truck convoy system that supplied Allied forces moving quickly through Europe after breaking out from the D-Day beaches in Normandy.
• A man from New Zealand who overcame cerebral palsy to become a world-famous inspirational Ted Talk speaker.
• A blind Syrian refugee who moved to America without speaking any English and lived on the streets of Los Angeles and New York City while pursuing his dream of attending Harvard University.
• Through this process, I realized I loved connecting with people and sharing their stories – yet I was still self-conscious that I’d never been trained as a journalist. I wanted to improve my craft – to be the best storyteller possible – so I applied to Columbia Journalism School, and much to my surprise, I was accepted! Three years later I graduated as a professionally trained and published journalist.

I founded StorySavor to connect people with professional writers so they can capture their stories too. I’m excited to bring the gift of professional storytelling to people because I know that through stories, we understand ourselves and the world we live in.            

About Joseph Quaderer

Joseph Quaderer is a graduate of The University of Notre Dame (BA in finance), New York University Stern School of Business (MBA in finance and strategy), and Columbia University Journalism School (MS in long-form journalism). After spending 17 years as a banker on Wall Street, he left finance to pursue his passion for storytelling.

Joseph C. Quaderer  Joseph.Quaderer@StorySavor.com

Founder | CEO

StorySavor