Every life holds meaning
Not only to be preserved for others —
but to be understood and reclaimed
by the one who lived it.
Preserving
life stories,
one conversation at a time
Dragonfly is a storytelling experience dedicated to capturing life stories with care and sensibility. Through unhurried conversations, memories are gathered and gradually shaped into a written narrative — both to preserve them for family and future generations, and to help individuals reconnect with their own journey.
This is not about extraordinary lives. It is about real lives — lived fully, quietly, imperfectly, meaningfully. Every person carries a story worth hearing, even if it has never been fully told.
Technology supports the process, but meaning is created through human presence — in dialogue, listening, and the shared act of making sense of a life together.
How it works
A simple, guided process
designed to feel natural
and unhurried
1.Conversations
A series of one-on-one conversations where memories, reflections, and life moments unfold over time. Typically 8 to 10 sessions of 45 minutes each, held weekly in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Along the way, unexpected memories, laughter, and moments of connection often emerge naturally through the process.
2. Shaping the story
Each conversation is carefully captured and shaped into written narrative — preserving voice, meaning, and the thread that connects a life.
3. A life story, ready to be shared
You receive a beautifully written digital memory book ready to be shared with family, friends and future generations. We exchange ideas and draft together a plan to bring it to life with those you want to share it with.
Who this is for
It is for you if:
You want to preserve a life story for your family
You are thinking of gifting this to a parent, grandparent, or a loved one
You feel your experiences deserve to be remembered
You are going through a meaningful life transition
You want to reconnect with your own journey
You have never organized your story, but feel it matters
Dragonfly is for the moment when
life feels worth remembering -
whether for yourself or for someone you love
The first stories
Dragonfly is currently opening a small number of early projects as part of its considered beginning.
Each story helps shape and refine the experience — and is approached with full care, presence, and dedication.
A limited number of spots are available.
The person behind Dragonfly
Gisleine Silveira
I have always been drawn to people’s stories — the moments that shape a life, the choices that define a path, and the meaning we make of them over time.
Dragonfly was born from a personal experience: sitting with my own mother and capturing her life story through conversation — a process that revealed how powerful it is not only to preserve memories, but to pause, reflect, and give shape to a life as it has been lived.
I believe every life holds meaning — not only for future generations, but also for the person who lived it.
My background spans strategy, research, education, and communication — work that has long revolved around understanding people and translating complexity into clarity. I have also conducted extensive qualitative research, including doctoral work based on in-depth interviews exploring non-linear human journeys.
Alongside this, I have long remained close to storytelling and creative expression — from studying communications and the arts, to volunteering with projects that preserve the stories of Brazilian artists around the world.
Dragonfly brings these threads together.
It is not about becoming a writer or an artist. It is about staying close to the art of living — and to the experience of making sense of a life through conversation, presence, and care.
In a world of platforms and automated tools, this remains something intentionally human, from beginning to end.
The dragonfly
is one of the
oldest living
creatures on earth —
and one of the most fleeting.
A symbol of beauty, movement, and transformation, it has long been associated with the present moment and the passage of time. It felt like the right name for work that is about noticing, preserving, and carrying stories forward — before they are lost.
InvestimentBegin your story
Dragonfly is a bespoke experience.
Projects typically range from $3,000–$5,000, depending on scope and format.
Each story includes:
8 to 10 guided conversations
Narrative development and writing
A complete digital biography
One revision round to ensure authenticity
Optional additions: print, video, or family presentation formats.
Early projects are currently being accepted on a limited basis.