Basic Info
- Full Name: Lynnae Allred
- Relationship: Austen Allred's mother
- Location: Utah
Professional Background
- Mother of Austen Allred (founder of Gauntlet/Lambda School)
- Appears to have experience or interest in storytelling and documentation
- Mentioned having interviewed people for "legacy" videos (4-7 minute videos capturing specific stories)
Personal Details
- Has a strong interest in storytelling and capturing people's life experiences
- Religious/faith-oriented person
- Values family relationships highly
- Appreciates thoughtful experience design (mentioned a Viking river cruise)
- Releasing a children's book soon
Our Relationship
- Supportive of my entrepreneurial journey and ideas
- Has shown interest in my biographical collection tool
- Open to future collaboration on story collection/sharing
- We discussed potential TikTok/social media collaboration for sharing elder stories
- First connected through Austen and the Gauntlet program
Recent Interactions
- [2025-03-26 Conversation] - Discussed my Villages experience, biographical tool, and potential collaborations
Shared Interests
- Biographical storytelling
- Collecting and preserving life stories
- Faith-based perspective
- Intergenerational connections
- Experience design
Key Insights About Them
- Creates "legacy" videos (4-7 minute videos of specific stories)
- Focused on improving her craft rather than just seeking audience
- Releasing a new children's book next week
- Values authenticity and genuine stories over marketing
- Approaching social media with caution - concerned about time investment vs. value
- Has a thoughtful approach to prayer and faith
Potential Collaborations
- Digital storytelling platform or process
- TikTok channel featuring elder stories
- Potential to connect with her for Angel Studios work if I consult in Utah
- Sharing approaches for biographical collection
- Exploring ways to help her with book marketing/distribution on social media
Communication Preferences
- Open to Google Chat
- Seems to prefer direct, meaningful conversations over small talk
- Open to in-person meetings when possible
Action Items
- Share my biographical collection tool when more developed
- Create insider newsletter to keep Lynnae updated on my projects
- Potentially meet in Austin during their visit (around April 10th)
- Consider collaboration on story collection/sharing