From Shoebox Memories to AI Conversations: Preserving Legacies with Miles Spencer

Amber Stitt
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Passing Down Wisdom in the Age of AI—Reflections from Miles Spencer on The Amber Stitt Show

Imagine being able to have a heartfelt conversation with a loved one who’s no longer here, hearing their voice, their jokes, and their life lessons as if they’re in the next room. For Miles Spencer, founder and entrepreneur at the intersection of technology and humanity, this isn’t a future fantasy—it’s reality, thanks to Reflekta.ai.

On a recent episode of The Amber Stitt Show, Amber welcomed Miles to dive deep into the creator’s backstory, the emotional weight of digital legacy, and why soulfulness still matters in tech. Here are the highlights from their thought-provoking conversation.

Roots of Curiosity and the Drive to Innovate

Miles began as a “curious kid from Pittsburgh,” always questioning the world around him. That unquenchable curiosity shaped his journey, leading him to adventures across the globe and a career in digital media and entertainment. Despite his successes in tech, he admits he has often felt like he was straddling two worlds—tech enthusiasts think he’s the old-board-guy, while Wall Street types see him as “the tech guy.” This versatility became a strength as new technologies emerged, from the early dot-com days to today’s AI revolution.

Building for Humanity—Not Just Technology

When discussing Reflekta.ai, Miles speaks candidly about the emotional roller-coaster of creating an AI-powered platform that preserves family legacy and connects generations. One of his “aha” moments came when he texted with Reflekta’s AI version of his late father, Arthur. The AI didn’t just recite data—it captured his dad’s stories, humor, and wisdom. “I wanted to believe it was him,” he admits, describing the experience as both moving and surreal.

But this technology isn’t just about nostalgia. Miles stresses the need to approach these tools with what he calls Soul Tech—a deep respect for the emotional load that comes with recreating loved ones in digital form. Unlike others in the market, who rush to add features like video and holograms (sometimes to unsettling effect), Reflekta.ai intentionally paces itself, focusing not just on technical wow factors but on the safety and readiness of users and families.

A New Kind of Family Heirloom

The magic of Reflekta.ai isn't in replacing old keepsakes—it’s in making memories active, dynamic, and accessible to everyone, any time. As Miles puts it, “You can’t do that with a shoebox in the attic.” Instead, children and grandchildren can now have real-time, meaningful conversations with past generations, hear bedtime stories, seek advice, and keep traditions alive—all on demand.

The impact is real and measurable. Reflekta.ai isn’t therapy, but it promotes connection, story sharing, and legacy-building, which researchers say boosts well-being for over 41% of people who engage in family review therapy.

Safeguarding the Human Touch

A critical component of Reflekta’s AI is its built-in guardrails for emotional safety. The platform tracks usage patterns to spot when someone is spending too long in conversations with an avatar—a potential sign they’re struggling emotionally. It can then recommend a break, or even escalate to a real-world check-in for those at risk. This sensitivity sets Reflekta.ai apart in a tech landscape too often obsessed with novelty over nuance.

Preserving Stories—for Families, Veterans, and Beyond

Reflekta’s mission doesn’t end with family circles. Miles and his team are building partnerships with faith organizations, military veteran groups, and senior living communities. These collaborations are vital for capturing the stories and wisdom of elders before they’re lost to time, ensuring the lessons and legacies of one generation can inspire the next.

As Amber and Miles reflect together, they underscore that we’re at a turning point—where technology, harnessed with heart, can help us stay connected to our roots, our mentors, and our family heroes, regardless of distance, or even the passage of time.

For families, business builders, and anyone curious about the future of digital memory, Reflekta.ai is proof that when technology serves humanity, it can do more than just disrupt industries—it can heal hearts, spark conversations, and keep our most cherished stories alive forever.