Olivia

Nationally recognized biographer Olivia Savoie is known for creating beautiful life story books based on verbal interviews with her subjects. Olivia has written more than 50 life story books and has been featured by dozens of media outlets, including CBS Mornings, The Kelly Clarkson Show, and TODAY.com. Olivia has written on behalf of philanthropists and farmers, surgeons and stay-at-home mothers, educators and veterans, and many more. She believes everyone has a story that is invaluable to their family and worthy of passing down to future generations.

Olivia grew up hearing her grandparents tell captivating personal stories. After graduating from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with a bachelor of arts in English and history, Olivia interviewed her grandmothers and became engulfed in their recollections. After she wrote and published their life stories for her family to cherish, she wondered if other families had access to this gift—if other families could open a book tomorrow or in 20 years and read about their beloved family members.

In 2016, Olivia co-founded Raconteur. Since then, she has carved out her place as a master craftsman of family heirloom life story books.

Olivia’s affinity for documenting her subjects’ memories is at the forefront of every life story book. When that love is combined with her interview skills, meticulous attention to detail, and prowess for capturing each individual’s voice, the results are treasured, page-turning narratives.

She selectively works with a few life story subjects each year.