"The most painfully finite commodities in human experience must surely be the stories and values of your loved ones once they’re gone."

"It was a great way to reflect on where I am at this point in my life. To take stock and reaffirm my values."

Sean M.

"In a future that is unknowable, it was important for me to have my family hear my Legacy of Values from my voice."

Gregory R.

"The change to yourself and the gift to your family is priceless."

Marleine R.

"I wish I had something like this from my mother and father."

Elissa I.

The Legacy Lady

For more than 25 years, Iris Wagner has been entrusted with the pivotal stories of leaders, families, and institutions—capturing the values and lived wisdom that endure. As Founder and Executive Producer of Memoirs Productions, she has spent decades behind the camera. Now, she steps onto the stage to speak about the transformational power of reflection and legacy. In an age of shortcuts, hacks, and AI replicas, her message is clear: what we pass on that matters most is unmistakably human—and it can never be outsourced.

Coming Soon

Speaking of Legacy… is a story-driven podcast hosted by Iris Wagner, a legacy preservation pioneer exploring how legacies are created, preserved, and passed on. Through heartfelt interviews with special humans  across family, culture, art, history, and personal growth—and conversations on how AI is changing the way we document, protect, and share our stories—each episode offers inspiration and practical ways to keep what matters most alive for future generations.

Professional Bio

Iris Wagner is the founder and CEO of Memoirs Productions and a pioneer in modern legacy preservation. For 25 years, she has helped successful individuals and family businesses protect what can’t be replaced—stories, values, beliefs, and life lessons—by producing Ethical Wills—Legacy of Values™ and cinematic video biography documentaries that become heirlooms for generations.

PUBLISHED WORK…BOOK COMING SOON!

Iris Wagner is currently working on a book that explores what legacy means in an age shaped by AI. Drawing on her expertise as a legacy expert and thought leader, she offers a clear, human-centered perspective rooted in authentic self-expression, connection across generations, and the enduring power of wisdom and reflection.