GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Relative Race Season 15 Team Reunion!

 

The panel Melissa Barker,  Bernice Bennett, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Shelley Murphy, Mary Kircher Roddy and I welcome the teams from Relative Race Season 15 to tell us about their  experiences with the show and each other!

Watch as Kayli and Dan -Team Red,  Joanie and Rosanna-Team Blue, David and Raelene-Team Black, and Jen and Leland-Team Green see get together for the first time since the race.

We could feel the love they have for each other and you will too!

Photos used with permission from Relative Race

Links in this episode:

Adoptee Healing Collective

https://www.facebook.com/AdopteeHealingCollective

https://www.instagram.com/adopteehealingcollective/

 RootsTech Interview with Dan:

https://youtu.be/u1ryFqgMTL8?si=B9l7zj2DPBUqY_ge

Relative Race-BYUtv

https://www.byutv.org/relative-race

Relative Race-Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RelativeRace

Fans of Relative Race

https://www.facebook.com/groups/143169609836546

Relative Race Live

https://www.facebook.com/groups/

 Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

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GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Relative Race Season 15, Day 10-Tanks!

 

The panel, Melissa Barker, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Shelley Murphy,  Mary Kircher Roddy, and I get together to talk about the challenges on Day 10. 

Who knew you could drive tanks and have so much fun!

Three challenges brought us down to one winner on the last day of the race.

Watch as we share our thoughts. 

Congratulations to Team Red, and thank you to all four teams for sharing your journeys.

We are thrilled for you and the family you've met and will continue to meet.

The reunion show will be recorded in a couple of weeks.

What questions do you have for the teams?

Let us know!

Photos used with permission from Relative Race

Links in this episode:

Adoptee Healing Collective

https://www.facebook.com/AdopteeHealingCollective

https://www.instagram.com/adopteehealingcollective/

 RootsTech Interview with Dan:

https://youtu.be/u1ryFqgMTL8?si=B9l7zj2DPBUqY_ge

Relative Race-BYUtv

https://www.byutv.org/relative-race

Relative Race-Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RelativeRace

Fans of Relative Race

https://www.facebook.com/groups/143169609836546

Relative Race Live

https://www.facebook.com/groups/

 Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

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GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Relative Race Season 15, Day 9: Mothers & A Father Day! With Callie, Eric and a Special Surprise!

The panel, which includes Melissa Barker, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I welcome Callie from Season 12 and Eric from Season 13 to discuss Relative Race Season 15, Day 9!  We also meet a special mom!

Watch as we hear from Callie and Eric about their thoughts on the day and share our own. Be sure to watch until the end as Eric introduces us to his bio mom, whom he met on the show!

What a special moment! Thank you to Eric for sharing your beautiful mother with us!

A day of beautiful reunions. 

 Photos used with permission from Relative Race

Links in this episode:

Adoptee Healing Collective

https://www.facebook.com/AdopteeHealingCollective

https://www.instagram.com/adopteehealingcollective/

 RootsTech Interview with Dan:

https://youtu.be/u1ryFqgMTL8?si=B9l7zj2DPBUqY_ge

Relative Race-BYUtv

https://www.byutv.org/relative-race

Relative Race-Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RelativeRace

Fans of Relative Race

https://www.facebook.com/groups/143169609836546

Relative Race Live

https://www.facebook.com/groups/

 Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

Thank you so much for watching!

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GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: RR Season 15, Day 8-The Rubber Chicken is Back!

 

The panel, Bernice Bennett, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Shelley Murphy, and Mary Kircher Roddy , and I gather to talk about Relative Race Season 15, Day 8. 

Welcome back, rubber chicken!! 

And our first Relative Race sing-along....bum, bum, bum. So good, so good!!

Thanks Team Green!

Watch as we share our thoughts on the race, the challenge, the family behind those doors, and the results! 

We agreed with Team Blue's strike decision.

Did you?

Predictions for who will be waiting on Day 9?

We'd love to hear from you!

Photos used with permission from Relative Race

 RootsTech Interview with Dan:

https://youtu.be/u1ryFqgMTL8?si=B9l7zj2DPBUqY_ge

Relative Race-BYUtv

https://www.byutv.org/relative-race

Relative Race-Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RelativeRace

Fans of Relative Race

https://www.facebook.com/groups/143169609836546

Relative Race Live

https://www.facebook.com/groups/

 Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

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GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Season 15 Day 7-Answers Found and Wishes Fulfilled

 

Cheri and the panel, Melissa Barker, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, and Mary Kircher Roddy, gather to discuss Day 7 of Season 15 of Relative Race. 

Watch as we share our thoughts about who was waiting for the teams on this day.

So much emotion! Once again, we are grateful to all four teams for allowing us to view their journeys. Answers to questions, wishes fulfilled. Another day of Relative Race doing what it does best!

What did you think about the challenge and Team Blue's choice of who got the benefit?

We'd love to hear from you!

Photos used with permission from Relative Race

 RootsTech Interview with Dan:

https://youtu.be/u1ryFqgMTL8?si=B9l7zj2DPBUqY_ge

Relative Race-BYUtv

https://www.byutv.org/relative-race

Relative Race-Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RelativeRace

Fans of Relative Race

https://www.facebook.com/groups/143169609836546

Relative Race Live

https://www.facebook.com/groups/

 Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

Thank you so much for watching!

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GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Season 15, Days 5 & 6- Another Relative Race First!

The panel—Melissa Barker, Bernice Bennett, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I—continues our coverage of Relative Race Season 15 by sharing thoughts about the unexpected events of Days 5 and 6. 

Watch as we discuss Gabby's health, David's future in the race, and the emotional family meetings for all the teams.

We love that they are all getting long-awaited answers!

What was your favorite part of days 5 & 6?

 Photos used with permission from Relative Race

 RootsTech Interview with Dan:

https://youtu.be/u1ryFqgMTL8?si=B9l7zj2DPBUqY_ge

Relative Race-BYUtv

https://www.byutv.org/relative-race

Relative Race-Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RelativeRace

Fans of Relative Race

https://www.facebook.com/groups/143169609836546

Relative Race Live

https://www.facebook.com/groups/

 Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

Thank you so much for watching!

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GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Relative Race Season 15 Day 4 : Talking about Trip & Meeting Family with Eric!

 

 The panel, which includes Melissa Barker, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Shelley Murphy, Mary Kircher Roddy, and me, welcomes Eric from Team Blue, the winners of Season 13. 

Watch as Eric shares his feelings about Dan meeting his mother on Day 2 and the emotions it brought back for him, helping us unpack the events of Day 4.

Another great day on the race.

Trip should be the RR mascot!

What was your favorite part of Day 4?

We'd love to hear from you!

Photos used with permission from Relative Race

 RootsTech Interview with Dan:

https://youtu.be/u1ryFqgMTL8?si=B9l7zj2DPBUqY_ge

Relative Race-BYUtv

https://www.byutv.org/relative-race

Relative Race-Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RelativeRace

Fans of Relative Race

https://www.facebook.com/groups/143169609836546

Relative Race Live

https://www.facebook.com/groups/

 Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

Thank you so much for watching!

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GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Relative Race Season 15, Day 3: Another Emotion Filled Day!

 

The panel, Melissa Barker, Bernice Bennett, Jenny Hawran, Laura Hedgecock, Shelly Murphy, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I gather to discuss the emotional reunions and the discoveries made by the four teams on Day 3 of Relative Race Season 15. 

What a season, and it's only day 3!

Watch and hear our thoughts, then share yours.

We'd love to hear from you!

We are saddened to learn about the passing of Gabby's grandmother only days after their emotional reunion.

Photos used with permission from Relative Race

 RootsTech Interview with Dan:

https://youtu.be/u1ryFqgMTL8?si=B9l7zj2DPBUqY_ge

Relative Race-BYUtv

https://www.byutv.org/relative-race

Relative Race-Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RelativeRace

Fans of Relative Race

https://www.facebook.com/groups/143169609836546

Relative Race Live

https://www.facebook.com/groups/

 Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

Thank you so much for watching!

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GenFriends Genealogy Chat Show: Season 15, Day 2 with Ashlee!

The panel, Melissa Barker, Jenny Hawran, Mary Kircher Roddy, and I, welcome Ashleigh from Season 13 to share her thoughts about Day 2 of Season 15,  talk about Team Red's connection to her, and why her giant head is along for the ride!

Watch as we hear Ashlee's perspective on the race.

What did you like the most about Day 2?

Photos used with permission from Relative Race

 RootsTech Interview with Dan:

https://youtu.be/u1ryFqgMTL8?si=B9l7zj2DPBUqY_ge

Relative Race-BYUtv

https://www.byutv.org/relative-race

Relative Race-Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/RelativeRace

Fans of Relative Race

https://www.facebook.com/groups/143169609836546

Relative Race Live

https://www.facebook.com/groups/

 Contact the panelists:

Melissa Barker -A Genealogist in the Archives

http://agenealogistinthearchives.blogspot.com/

Bernice Bennett-BerniceBennett.com

http://www.BerniceAlexanderBennett.com

Jenny Hawran-Like Herding Cats Genealogy

https://like-herding-cats.com/

Laura Hedgecock-Treasure Chest of Memories

https://treasurechestofmemories.com/

Mary Kircher Roddy-MKR Genealogy

https://www.mkrgenealogy.com/

https://appliedgen.institute/

Shelley Murphey-Family Tree Girl

https://familytreegirl.com/

Thank you so much for watching!

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