Elevating the identities, values and legacies of great families, individuals and institutions through the power of story
Leveraging History to Fuel the Future
Sonance Studio is a storytelling partner to corporate and nonprofit leaders, business owners, family offices and legacy-driven enterprises of all kinds.
We capture and curate history. Illuminate core values and sustain workplace and family culture. We reveal the drive of entrepreneurs, the souls of organizations. We animate brands with depth, meaning and authenticity.
Business and Family History Books
We create lush corporate history books, family history books and biographies that embrace our clients’ stakeholders in a shared story, building a narrative bridge to their futures—projecting success, wealth and legacies forward.
Our strategically written and beautifully designed books showcase our clients’ legacies, revealing and elevating the stories of who they are and where they came from, what they stand for and what they’ve achieved, where they’re headed, and why.
As companion or standalone products, we also produce legacy-driven eBooks, audio books, videos, websites and multimedia productions—all of which are available in integrated packages that harmoniously combine multiple media for maximum reach and impact.
“Commissioning our history book was a defining decision that transformed our 175-year journey into a permanent legacy for our family shareholders, descendants of our founder, and employees. It bridges generations by preserving the values and resilience that continue to inspire us. Through meticulous research and thoughtful design, our timeline was turned into an engaging story of our growth and success; a lasting tribute to our roots that strengthens our identity with shareholders, employees, and the public alike.”
– Mike Waite, Board Chair and Family Shareholder, Menasha Corporation
Storytelling Consulting
We provide strategic thinking and consulting to help clients recognize, articulate and leverage their unique histories, values, achievements and aspirations.
Whether you’re an individual, a family or an organization, we conduct research and interviews to discover what you value and what you’ve accomplished—how and why. With insight into your history and goals, we develop a strategic narrative structure for your legacy and your future. From there, you may engage us in any of our creative services—from conducting oral histories to developing and writing narratives to producing beautiful, results-oriented print and digital media.
Archives and Experiences
Our archiving services help families and small businesses collect, centralize, review, share and leverage their heritage assets.
Talk to us about creating displays, history walls and events that immerse people in your story—elevating the past and previewing the future.