Category: Press

GYST Founder Chanel Reynolds shares her must-do advice with Oprah readers in “7 Things Top Estate Planners Think You Should Do Before You Die”

May 25, 2025

“When we don’t get our shit organized, we leave a big mess that is emotionally awful, takes hundreds of hours to get through, and can cost thousands of dollars.” That’s why leaving a plan in place is the best gift you will ever give your friends and family. It’s never too early—or too late—to get your affairs in order. Here’s how. … More GYST Founder Chanel Reynolds shares her must-do advice with Oprah readers in “7 Things Top Estate Planners Think You Should Do Before You Die”

[Top Article] Opinion: Catastrophe struck when my husband was killed. Here’s what I learned about creating a ‘what if’ plan

September 2, 2024

Making big and often very hard decisions during a stressful and emotional situation adds more pain, suffering and confusion to what is already a terrible time. … More [Top Article] Opinion: Catastrophe struck when my husband was killed. Here’s what I learned about creating a ‘what if’ plan

New Podcast: Chanel Reynolds goes deep on “What Nobody Tells Us”

October 9, 2023

Get your notebooks ready and check out Chanel’s conversation on the “What Nobody Tells Us” podcast. This episode is your ultimate guide to getting your affairs in order (and what happens if you don’t!) before the unthinkable or eventual happens.

From wills and advance directives and insurance, to finances, family, parenting and relationships – this is the critical *stuff* everyone needs to know. … More New Podcast: Chanel Reynolds goes deep on “What Nobody Tells Us”

Chanel Reynolds featured on the BBC World Service documentary, ‘The World According to Search’

February 2, 2022

What do you think the answer is if you searched: “what happens when we die” – how popular do think that search is? Find out and hear Chanel’s personal story of “the loneliest google search in the world.”

“What can we learn about a culture from what they search online? BBC’s Ben Arogundade investigates what the most popular searches reveal about our approach to death, dating, and digital identity. … More Chanel Reynolds featured on the BBC World Service documentary, ‘The World According to Search’

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Video: Chanel Reynolds Shares Top 5 Advice for Families at December 1st ParentMap Talk

December 2, 2021

Do You Have Your $@&% Together? Prepare for Life’s ‘What-Ifs’ with Chanel Reynolds Watch the video from ParentMap Live’s virtual talk by Chanel Reynolds recorded on December 1st 2021. Learn about the core tasks and steps every parent needs to take to get some basic plans in place and secure their peace of mind. From creating a … More Video: Chanel Reynolds Shares Top 5 Advice for Families at December 1st ParentMap Talk

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Featured in New York Magazine’s: ‘How Can I Make a Will Without Spending a Fortune??’

August 28, 2020

The other good news is that writing a will doesn’t have to be a laborious, tooth-pulling, expensive ordeal, says Chanel Reynolds, the author of What Matters Most: The Get Your Shit Together Guide to Wills, Money, Insurance, and Life’s ‘What-ifs.’ “In most cases, a will can be a simple document that you sign in front of two witnesses,” she says. “You can start and finish the basic paperwork in a couple of hours.” … More Featured in New York Magazine’s: ‘How Can I Make a Will Without Spending a Fortune??’