When Mike O’Krent visited Auschwitz in 2020, he didn’texpect to find his family name—71 times—in the Book of Names. That moment cracked something open. What followed was a journey not only through his ancestry but into a deeper purpose: helping others preserve their legacies before it’s too late.

In this episode, Mike shares his story with host AndrewCouch—growing up in San Antonio, riding horses, falling in love, and carrying on a multigenerational family business. But it’s his work as the founder of Life Stories Alive that takes center stage: a career built on capturing the stories that would otherwise disappear.

Mike reflects on his time interviewing Holocaust survivorsfor Steven Spielberg’s Shoah Foundation and how those experiences helped shape his approach to storytelling—with empathy, presence, and deep listening.

This is a conversation about legacy, grief, healing—and thequiet power of being truly heard.

🎧 Listen now and share itwith someone who knows the value of a life well remembered.

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