
Research Like a Pro is a podcast about genealogy research methodology. Diana Elder and Nicole Dyer of FamilyLocket.com discuss how to take your family history research to the next level and uncover more of your family tree. Learn about research objectives, analysis, locality research, research planning, source citations, report writing, case studies, and more. Diana and Nicole are the mother-daugh... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 425 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryEducation | |||

In this episode, Diana and Nicole discuss Phase 5, Part 3 of the search for Cynthia (Dillard) Royston's biological father. They review the known facts about Cynthia's life using census, tax, and estate records, as well as death certificates of her ch... more
Diana and Nicole interview Sam Morrison, a dedicated family historian who has researched his family lines for over two decades. Sam shares his motivation for creating TreeAlive, a free digital tool designed to transform static genealogical data into ... more
This episode explores the ongoing genealogical project to identify the biological father of Cynthia (Dillard) Royston, an ancestor who remains a mystery after years of research. Diana and Nicole focus on the fifth phase of this investigation, which i... more
Diana and Nicole examine the ongoing research project to identify the biological father of Cynthia (Dillard) Royston. Diana summarizes previous research phases conducted through the Research Like a Pro with DNA study group, which have systematically ... more
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Like many people, I'm sure, I started my genealogy research just clicking on links on Ancestry and connecting relatives. I was so excited when I found matches but I stopped there.
Now, I’m reviewing all the data and pictures I have and it’s time to put all the pieces together.
Your podcast is giving me tools I need to tell more complete stories. To color in some of the lives that my ancestors lived.
My maternal grandmother had piles of handwritten family tree notes and pictures that I go... more
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This is a great podcast. I learn from each episode and appreciate the structured methodology that is discussed. I enjoyed this so much that I have purchased the book!
Honestly, not sure where to start! I’ve benefitted so much from Diana and Nicole’s genealogy research content and have learned so far beyond my wildest research dreams. The podcast brought me into the fold with intriguing and super helpful research tips and testimonials. The website, blog, books and courses are professional and rigorous and oh so worth it. I highly recommend everything about Family Locket and their genealogical education. Thanks Diana and Nicole!
Diana and Nicole,
I wanted to share how much I enjoyed today's RLP podcast, EP311. I found it to be both an in depth and accessible discussion of AI disclosure, a topic that has many in the family history community stuck wondering what to do, or where to turn for advice.
Thanks for everything that you two do for the community.
Mark.
Mark Thompson
Co-host, The Family History AI Show
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The show centers on rigorous genealogy research methods, emphasizing structured workflows, source citations, and thoughtful analysis to move beyond basic tree-building. Across episodes, hosts explore DNA, AI-assisted research, distance-learning tools, archival strategies, and hands-on case studies, all while weaving practical tactics into approachable storytelling. A notable strength is the clear, methodical approach they model—breaking down complex techniques for both novices and seasoned researchers—and their ability to connect theory with real-world projects and community resources. These episodes likely attract listeners who crave disciplined, results-oriented genealogy, with an emphasis on documented conclusions and reproducible method... more
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