The Genealogy Gems Podcast Creators & Guests

Lisa Louise Cooke is the owner of Genealogy Gems, producer and host of the Genealogy Gems Podcast, an author of a variety of multi-media materials including the Genealogy Gems Premium website.

Diahan Southard is a genetic genealogist.

Lisa Kudrow is an acclaimed American actress, comedian, and producer, best known for her iconic role as Phoebe Buffay on the hit television sitcom "Friends." Her portrayal of the quirky and lovable character earned her an Emmy Award and international fame. Beyond "Friends," Kudrow has showcased her versatility in films like "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" and "The Opposite of Sex." She also created and starred in the HBO series "The Comeback," which garnered critical acclaim. Kudrow's work extends to producing, with credits including the genealogy documentary series "Who Do You Think You Are?"

Dr. Nick Barratt is an author, broadcaster, and genealogist. He is Director of Sticks Research Agency, and he has worked on TV shows such as The House Detectives and Who Do You Think You Are?

Randy Seaver is a genealogy evangelist - as a prolific blogger and genealogy educator. He is also a husband, father, grandfather, Christian, Chargers fan, and Padres fan.

Michael Cassara is theatre casting director and a professional genealogist and genealogy speaker in NYC. He specialises in Italian/Sicilian/NYC/NJ research.

"The Genetic Detective" Genetic Genealogy Expert for "Finding Your Roots," Founder of DNA Detectives: Mysteries Solved, Families Reunited

Linda Yvette Chávez is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, writer, and director.

Thomas MacEntee is a genealogy professional based in the United States who is also a blogger, educator, author, social media connector, online community builder and more. Thomas has over 42 years of experience researching family history.

Genealogist/Author/Lecturer. Books include From the Family Kitchen (F + W Media, 2012)

Lisa Lisson is a professional genealogist.

Libby Copeland is a journalist, freelance writer, author of The Lost Family, and former staff writer for the Washington Post.

Dave Obee is a Canadian author, journalist, and the Editor of The Times Colonist in Victoria, Canada. He is also a genealogist. He was awarded an honorary doctorate of laws by the University of Victoria for his work as a historian, genealogist and journalist.

Researching African American Genealogical Resources

Crista Cowan (also known as 'The Barefoot Genealogist') has been a professional genealogist since 2002 and employed by Ancestry since 2004. She is a director on the board of the International Association of Jewish Genealogical Societies. Her research specialties are in solving unknown parentage using AncestryDNA and Jewish Immigration to the United States.

Janice Nickerson is a professional genealogist specialising in Ontario (Canada) research especially the early period when the province was called "Upper Canada" (1791-1841) and "Canada West" (1841-1867). She worked as the genealogical coordinator for the Canadian version of the TV series 'Who Do You Think You Are?'.

Donna Moughty is a professional genealogist specialising in Irish Research.

Devon Noel Lee specializes in motivating budding genealogists and family history writers. She has created and published a wide range of family history-themed books, and is the brainchild behind the Family History Fanatics YouTube channel.

Kenyatta Berry is a contributor to the 1619 Project @nytimes, Host @GenealogyPBS, AKA 💗💚 Attorney, Author, Genealogist, Speaker, and Techie.