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What happens when you begin researching your family history and discover something that changes the story you thought you knew?

In this special episode, Trisha shares the personal story behind her new memoir, When DNA Tells a Different Story: The Journey Into My Non-Paternal Event Discovery.

Trisha opens up about the unexpected DNA discovery that began a six-year journey of questions, emotions, family, identity, and ultimately finding strength in the truth. She also talks about why she decided to put her experience into words, what it was like writing such a personal memoir, and what she hopes readers will take away from her story.

This isn't simply a story about DNA or genealogy. It's about what happens when new information changes something fundamental about the story of your life and how you move forward afterward.

Preorders for When DNA Tells a Different Story are now open. Order your copy at journeythroughthegenerations.com.

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Recorded live at the RootsTech 2026 conference in Salt Lake City, this episode of Journey Through the Generations features a conversation with genealogist and entrepreneur André Kearns, founder and CEO of Black Ancestries.

Trisha sits down with André in the expo hall at the world’s largest genealogy conference to talk about how he got started in family history research, the evolution of genealogy over the past 20 years, and the powerful role that technology is playing in helping people uncover their stories.

André shares how a simple request from his father to create a family tree for a reunion led him into decades of research, eventually tracing his family lineage back to a named African ancestor. He also discusses the importance of records, DNA matches, and emerging tools like AI-powered document transcription that are helping researchers uncover ancestors who were previously hidden in historical records.

In addition, André talks about the mission behind Black Ancestries and his vision to help people of African descent uncover, celebrate, and preserve their family history across the global diaspora.

To learn more about André and the work he is doing, or you want some help with your own research visit, https://blackancestries.com/

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Thinking about attending RootsTech this year but not sure if you should go in person or tune in virtually? In this episode, we break down what RootsTech is, what to expect from both options, and how to prepare so you actually get value from the experience. We share practical tips for planning your schedule, choosing sessions, networking with other family historians, and making the most of the expo hall, whether you are walking the floor in Salt Lake City or attending from home. If you want to avoid feeling overwhelmed and walk away with real progress in your family history research, this episode will help you go into RootsTech with a clear plan and realistic expectations.

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