Every Life Has a Story.
Let's Build Yours Into a Legacy.
Memoir interviews, book coaching, and legacy preservation – for founders, families, and professionals who are ready to leave a trace that lasts.
25 years of storytelling craft + modern AI tools – in one session, your story is captured, structured, and delivered back to you in 72 hours as a living document: the foundation for your book, your brand, or your legacy.
Begin Your Story →You're Not Alone
Does This Sound Familiar?
Most people who come to us carry one of these thoughts for years before they finally act.
I've lived through so much – built a company, raised a family, survived impossible things – but I don't know how to turn it into something real. Something that lasts.
My parents are getting older. Their stories, their wisdom, their whole world – it's all going to disappear. I need to capture it before it's too late.
I've been saying "I'll write my book someday" for ten years. I know my story matters. I just don't know where to start – and I'm afraid no one will care.
The Process
How It Works
Simple, guided, and designed around your comfort. You just talk – I do the rest.
Choose & Prepare
Select your path and fill a brief questionnaire. I prepare deep, tailored questions for your unique story.
Tell Your Story
We meet via Zoom or in person. I guide you through a structured, deeply personal conversation. You just talk.
I Craft & Create
Using 25 years of writing craft and AI tools, I transform your words into a polished, powerful narrative – in your voice.
You Receive Your Asset
Receive your deliverables within 72 hours. Use them for your book, brand, family archive – or all three.
Who This Is For
This Is For You If…
We work with people at every stage of their story journey.
You Want to Write a Book
You're stuck on the blank page. Leave with your outline, first chapter, and a clear path forward – in one session.
You Want to Preserve Family History
Gift a parent, grandparent, or elder the experience of having their voice, wisdom, and story captured forever.
You Need a Brand Story
Coaches, speakers, entrepreneurs – your bio should make people feel something, not list credentials.
You're a Creative Professional
Actors, musicians, artists – your journey is your brand. Let's articulate it powerfully and authentically.
You're an Immigrant with a Story
Trilingual sessions available (EN / RU / UA). Your multi-culture experience is a superpower – let's capture it in every world.
You Want a Meaningful Gift
Flowers fade. Tech breaks. A story lasts forever. The most unforgettable gift you'll ever give – or receive.
Your Journey
Three Steps. One Legacy.
Every great story starts somewhere. Here's your path – from a single powerful session to a fully published book.
Story Intensive
Discover Your Story in One Session
One session · 5 tangible deliverables · Results in 72 hours
A 2.5-hour VIP deep-dive interview that unlocks your story, finds its structure, and gives you real, usable content – fast. The perfect first step for anyone.
- 2.5-hour recorded deep interview
- Written story, bio, or first chapter (3–5 pages)
- Complete Story Blueprint & book outline
- AI author portrait
- Session recording + AI summary
- 30-min follow-up call
Best first step for anyone
Confident Author Program
Your Book, Start to Finish
6 months · Bi-weekly sessions · Full manuscript
Go from blank page to finished manuscript with personal coaching, structure, and accountability every step of the way. Includes everything in Story Intensive.
- Everything in Story Intensive
- 12 bi-weekly coaching sessions (6 months)
- Ongoing manuscript review & feedback
- Book structure & chapter development
- Email support between sessions
- SoulBrand Spark (brand identity package)
- Publishing roadmap & launch strategy
Start with Story Intensive, then upgrade
Legacy Story Gift
For Someone You Love
4 months · Weekly interviews · Complete memoir
Gift a loved one the experience of having their story professionally captured, written, and preserved forever. A legacy that outlasts everything.
- Beautiful gift certificate (never expires)
- Personal welcome consultation
- 16 hours of recorded interviews
- Photo archiving & timeline
- Professional editing & formatting
- Complete legacy memoir manuscript
- Print-ready PDF + digital copy
Certificates never expire
Why Legacy Story Lab
Not a Template. Not a Chatbot.
A Real Human Who Listens.
AI can generate words. Only a seasoned storyteller can find the soul behind them – and shape it into something that moves people.
| What You Get | AI Tools Alone | Legacy Story Lab |
|---|---|---|
| Personal deep-dive interview | – | ✓ 2.5 hours |
| Written in your authentic voice | Generic output | ✓ Authentically yours |
| Book structure & strategy | – | ✓ Complete blueprint |
| Ongoing coaching & accountability | – | ✓ Up to 6 months |
| Family legacy preservation | – | ✓ Full memoir |
| Trilingual (EN / RU / UA) | – | ✓ |
| 25 years of storytelling expertise | – | ✓ |
Storytelling
Meet Your Story Guide
I'm Sana Budiak.
I'm the author of 10+ books, winner of the International Impact Book Awards 2025, certified life coach, and founder of Legacy Story Lab. For 25 years, I've helped people find the words they didn't know they had.
I work at the intersection of deep listening, storytelling craft, and modern AI tools. I don't use templates. Every story I help tell is as unique as the person who lives it – because I believe your story is not just a memory. It's your most powerful asset.
I created the SoulBrand Legacy Method™ – a four-phase process that takes you from discovering your unique "spark" to launching a book, brand, or legacy that the world can see.
Client Stories
What Happens When You Tell Your Story
Real results from real people who finally said yes to their story.
"I had been carrying my story for 30 years, afraid no one would care. After one session with Sana, I had the first chapter of my book – and the courage to keep going. She heard things in my words I didn't even know were there."
"We gifted my mother the Legacy Story Gift for her 75th birthday. The book Sana created from her interviews is the most precious thing our family owns. My children read it to understand where they come from."
"I'm a coach with a method I'd been teaching for years, but I couldn't articulate it clearly. Sana turned my approach into a book that became my calling card. Dozens of coaches now use it as their foundation."
Your Story Is Ready.
Are You?
Start with a Story Intensive. In one 2.5-hour session, you'll know exactly where your story is going – and you'll have the first pages to prove it.
Begin With Story Intensive →