Who We Are
The four founders of Family History Documentaries are just a small part of a close-knit family with roots in Richmond, Virginia. If you've ever been to St. Anthony’s Lebanese Food Festival, you've probably seen us! When we’re together, you’ll find us debating everything (serious and unserious topics alike), dreaming up what-ifs (like a family commune on some land), or brainstorming various new ventures (like this business, for example).
One day, while we were talking about some old stories we’d heard from parents, aunts, uncles, and grandparents, Nick raised a good point: what a shame that there has been no good way to preserve these incredible stories over the years! Memories were being shared in passing from one generation to the next, but meaningful details were being lost along the way. Then it hit us - there is nobody more capable of storytelling than us! We have extensive experience in interviewing, journalism, videography, editing, and marketing; and our lives revolve around spending time with those we love.
We believe one of the most valuable gifts you can give is passing down stories, lessons, culture, and love — all from and for the people closest to you. So, we’ve turned our passion for family bonding and storytelling into a business with a simple mission: preserving your loved ones' greatest stories for generations to come.
Meet the Team
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Brandon
Lead Interviewer
Interviewer Brandon Shulleeta has more than 17 years of journalism experience and has written more than 2,500 published articles as a reporter for the Richmond Times-Dispatch, Reuters, and other news organizations. He's conducted tens of thousands of interviews. He has won several statewide and national journalism awards. Now, as a journalism professor, Brandon has taught several classes on "the art of the interview." He teaches at the University of Richmond, after years as a journalism professor at the University of South Carolina. He has bachelor's and master's degrees from VCU in broadcast and multimedia journalism. He and his wife, Cynthia, are Virginia natives and live in Richmond with their dogs Scoop and Rocky.
Contact: Brandon@familyhistorydocs.com
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Cynthia
Editor and Videographer
Editor and videographer Cynthia Shulleeta is a recipient of the National Edward R. Murrow Award, one of the nation's most prestigious awards for investigative journalism. She's a trusted former news anchor for TV stations in Lynchburg, Virginia, and Columbia, South Carolina. Along with several other statewide and regional journalism awards, Cynthia was named South Carolina's "Reporter of the Year" in 2025. Cynthia and Brandon are passionate about telling people's life stories. Throughout their careers, they have interviewed people about the most impactful moments in their lives. They love learning about others and treat everyone's story with the respect it deserves.
Contact: Cynthia@familyhistorydocs.com
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Leslie
Marketing and Relationships Manager
Leslie shares the team’s passion for storytelling and honoring family legacies. She was blessed with grandparents who lived well into their nineties, so she was raised hearing memories, history, and lore from decades past. She has grown to appreciate how those stories shaped her world — and were shaped by the world around us. Leslie’s interest in curated storytelling is rooted in her undergraduate studies in journalism and has evolved through her career in marketing. In addition to supporting this family venture, she is a Brand Manager for a Fortune 200 company in her hometown of Richmond. Leslie brings her expertise to craft our brand story and to ensure that you have a fulfilling experience as you share your stories with us!
Contact: Leslie@familyhistorydocs.com
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Nick
Business Operations Manager
Visionary behind Family History Documentaries, Nick is the guy who brings all the right people together to give you and your family the experience they deserve!
Contact: Nick@familyhistorydocs.com