Your Life Has Meaning.
We offer 3 ways to uncover it – one story at a time.
Life Story Writing Course
Tell the stories that shaped you—with honesty and confidence.
Learn to craft powerful, personal stories with expert guidance, video lessons, and individualized coaching.
This course is for people ready to uncover the deeper truth behind their memories—and write in a way that truly resonates with future generations.
Self-Paced Story Writing
Go beyond surface-level prompts.
Our self-paced life story writing software offers deeper, more reflective questions—designed to help you uncover meaning, not just memories.
A private space to write, explore, and reflect at your own rhythm.
Life Review Program
Explore your past with curiosity and compassion.
This live, Zoom-based journey guides an intimate circle of women through meaningful reflection and discussions, supported by weekly teachings.
Not a writing class—this is about understanding your life and stepping into your next chapter with clarity and intention.
Go deeper than surface-level memories
Start Your Life Story Writing Journey Today
Sign up for my FREE Starter Kit and learn 5 steps that will help you uncover deeper meaning in your life stories.
Meet Your Guide
Hi, I’m Joanna Klein.
You’re here because you’re likely seeking meaning in your life journey, whether you feel ready to write your story to share with loved ones or simply understand it better for yourself.
With four decades of experience as a counselor, educator and guide, I offer a gentle, structured process that helps you transform your lived experiences into something that brings clarity, pride, and purpose.
My mission is to help you see your past with compassion, recognize your special gifts, and trust the wisdom you have earned.
What Makes Journey to Legacy Different?
Our courses offer a compassionate, guided space to reflect on your life, understand what’s shaped you, and share what matters—whether through quiet insight or meaningful story writing.
At Journey to Legacy, we blend storytelling structure with soulful reflection to help you reconnect with what has mattered most.
Whether you’re writing about or reflecting on your life, this work invites insight, healing, gratitude, and confidence. You’ll be gently guided to:
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Make sense of your past
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Honor what you’ve lived through
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Shape your future with intention
You don’t need to be a writer. You don’t need to have all the answers.
You just need a starting point—and a desire to explore.
Choose the Path That’s Best For You
LIFE STORY WRITING COURSE
For Men & Women, 50 years and over
Tell the stories only you can tell.
You’ve lived a life filled with moments that shaped you—some joyful, some difficult, all uniquely yours.
How do you move beyond scattered memories or quick anecdotes and write something that truly reflects who you are?
✅ Guided exercises to help you uncover meaningful moments
✅ A clear, approachable structure for shaping each story
✅ Self-paced, bite-sized tutorials designed for all experience levels
✅ Live feedback and guidance on your writing
✅ Perfect companion to services like Storyworth or Remento—take your stories deeper
LIFE REVIEW COURSE
For Women, midlife and beyond
Pause. Reflect. Gain Clarity.
At certain points in life, especially during transitions such as the loss of a relationship, retirement, or the end of caregiving, many women find themselves asking, “What now?”
✅ Live weekly Zoom sessions with a small, supportive group
✅ Includes a beautifully designed workbook with reflective exercises and visual tools to support your journey between sessions, at your own pace
✅ An opportunity to connect with other women aged 40–80 who are navigating similar life transitions
✅ A process focused on understanding your life stories—not writing them—so you can move forward with clarity and meaning
From Our Blog
The Power of Your Life Story: Why Your Experiences Matter
Have you ever thought that your personal stories aren't important or valuable enough to share with others? It's a common belief that many of us hold, but it couldn't be further from the truth. Sharing your personal stories and experiences can be incredibly powerful,...
Embracing the Gift of Aging: How Life Review Can Inspire Purpose and Gratitude
As we journey through life, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day and forget to pause and reflect on the years gone by. However, taking the time to engage in a life review can be a powerful tool for cultivating purpose, gratitude, and wisdom in the years ahead....
Uncovering a Forgotten Memory.
Forgotten Memory. One of the questions I hear most often when it comes to writing life stories is “How do I get started?" For me, the answer is often, “Follow your inner whispers of inspiration.” Pop culture appears to be my source of inspiration these days, because...
Two Ways To Understand Your Life Journey.
Choose The Option That’s Right For You.