Kevin O'Connor
Author, Speaker, Facilitator
MEDIA RESOURCES
Interview with Jack Hubbard-
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Kevin and his brothers share their stories about growing up in a funeral home, and their career decisions
Memoir Writing and More with Kevin O'Connor
In this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Kevin O'Connor. Kevin, a retired educator who grew up in an apartment above a funeral home, is the author of the memoir Two Floors Above Grief.
Using Letters To Enrich Your Family History
Author and speaker Kevin O'Connor discusses using family letters dated all the way back to the 1930s in his book Two Floors Above Grief and why you should consider keeping them too.
Two Floors Above Grief - Kevin M. O'Connor
Set from the 1920s to ‘80s, Two Floors Above Grief is full of fascinating details and anecdotes about life as a funeral home child, brought to vivid life through a compelling collection of letters written by O’Connor and various family members who lived and worked together at the O’Connor Funeral Home in Elgin, Illinois. Blending the twenty-four-hour business of death and its constantly ringing phone with the joy experienced by his families through music, pets, backyard basketball games, co-parenting, faith, and celebrations, O’Connor offers a reflective love letter to the affirmation of family love and embracing life.
Kevin O'Connor - Breaking Silence, Building Bridges: Fostering Open Discussions About Sexual Health
Initiating open conversations about sexual health with kids is an essential and empowering aspect of parenting! Join Heather as she speaks with Kevin O'Connor about the compelling reasons behind the advocacy for open communication on sexual health within the family unit. These discussions enhance children's overall well-being and foster a heightened awareness as they navigate adulthood! Stay tuned!
The Alignment Show Ep. 49
with Kevin O'Connor
Kevin O’Connor has been a writer most of his life. After all, you don’t earn a Ph.D. without developing some serious writing abilities. Now in his 70s, Kevin desired to open up another creative channel. He recently published Two Floors Above Grief, adding yet one more venture to his impressive resume, and he is planning more books. We talked with him about his journey from growing up in the family funeral business through his career as an educator and speaker, and coming back to the insights of the role of funeral professionals in helping people manage grief.
Transforming Grief into Legacy: The Inspirational Journey of Kevin O’Connor
In the realm of grief and personal transformation, the concept of “Transforming Grief into Legacy” offers a profound perspective. The “Grief 2 Growth” podcast illuminates this transformative journey in an episode featuring Kevin O’Connor, whose life story exemplifies how grief can profoundly shape and enrich one’s legacy.
Grief: The Price You Pay for Love with Kevin O’Connor
Kevin published Two Floors Above Grief in 2022; his prior writings include personal letters, dissertations, articles, and anthologies, and he provides training at universities and professional settings. Kevin resides in Fort Lauderdale with his husband, Leon, and their family includes five sons and seven granddaughters.
Two Floors Above Grief, Growing up Above a Funeral Home with Kevin O'Connor
Kevin O’Connor's prior writing includes a dissertation, personal letters, articles in professional publications, anthologies, and presentations delivered at conferences, seminars, and webinars. He enjoys chronicling the stories of families and friends through genealogical histories.
Exploring the Depths of Grief: An Interview with Author Kevin O'Connor
Join Lisa and Kevin as they dive into the fascinating details and anecdotes of his upbringing, and explore the themes of grief, family, and legacy that are woven throughout the book. Whether you're a funeral professional or simply interested in exploring the rich history of funeral homes, this episode is not to be missed
Undertaking the Podcast Ryan Ballard and Brian Waters
Aren't you scared living in a funeral home? Author, Kevin O'Connor stops by the show to talk about how growing surrounded by death impacted his life but also about how looking back through letters can help us understand our ancestors better.
Two floors Above Grief
Join Brad and Mike as they speak with Kevin O’Connor, author of Two Floors Above Grief. Kevin's memoir of growing up above his family funeral home. So many similarities between Kevin’s time growing up with not only his family but his aunt, uncle and cousins.
Two Floors Above Grief with Kevin O’Connor
Throughout this episode, Kevin shares his experience growing up as the son of an undertaker and living in an apartment above a funeral home. He also shares the importance of sending personalized messages to loved ones going through grief. Additionally, you’ll hear about the importance of embracing emotions that come with grief and processing them in a healthy way.
Discovering a Family History through Letters
What is Kevin's unique family business? How did Kevin's family's letter-writing help him uncover his family history?
What are the key benefits of creating a book about your family history? What advice does Kevin offer to individuals who possess a collection of letters? And much more!
When A Family Business is a Funeral Home
What unique challenges and responsibilities come with running a funeral home as a family business? How important is maintaining a positive mindset when embarking on a business venture? What lessons can be learned from these families that can be applied to other types of family businesses or professions? How did their perspective on life and death develop as they were surrounded by the funeral home environment from a young age? And much more!
How Do You Decide to Live Authentically?
Kevin is the author of Two Floors above Grief. His career spans over fifty years as a writer, teacher, principal, curriculum designer, and university instructor. He authors content and provides training in mathematics instruction, principal leadership, support for substitute teachers, LGBTQ advocacy, Sexual Health/Family Life, self-publishing, and marketing. He sings and performs in theaters. He is active with SMART Ride, a bicycling group that raises funds for HIV awareness, treatment, and education. He resides in Ft. Lauderdale with his husband, Leon. Their family includes five sons and seven granddaughters.
The Tale of Grief, Business, and Family all in One!
Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with Kevin O'Connor, the author of Two Stories Above Grief. In this episode of Coach's Corner, we get to talk about his book, his family history, and why getting his book to be an Amazon #1 best-seller is so important.
A Story of Grief and Hope
In this episode of The Question Guy, we get to talk about his book, his family history, and why getting his book to be an Amazon #1 best-seller is so important.
How Do You Decide to Live Authentically?
Kevin O’Connor is the author of “Two Floors Above Grief.” The book chronicles his experiences as the son and nephew of funeral directors while living in a Victorian house built in 1860s. He has had a 50 year career in education at the K-12 and college level in three states, with presentations made in more than a dozen states. He and his husband Leon are parents to five sons and grandparents to seven granddaughters.
Author Marketing And More, With Kevin O’Connor
When I met Kevin O’Connor in my book-writing program, I instantly knew he was going to add great energy to our group of future authors. It was no surprise when he not only reached his goal of publishing his book, Two Floors Above Grief, but also leaned fully into marketing, garnering nearly 100 reader reviews on Amazon—an impressive feat for any author!
The Untold Story
Life’s precious moments emerge from the dance between joy and grief, proving that even two floors above, we’re never alone. Join us on a heartfelt journey through the pages of life, grief, and the enduring bonds that shape us. Our special guest, Kevin O’Connor, former educator and author of the book “Two Floors Above the Grief,” shares the tales of growing up above a funeral home, offering a unique perspective on death, life, and the wisdom passed down from one generation to the next. Kevin explores the complexity of grief not only from the perspective of grieving families but also from the eyes of the funeral home director’s family. Through the experiences and valuable lessons he shares, Kevin shows how grief journey is not linear; it’s an ever-evolving process. Tune in now and remember that through life and loss, we are never truly alone.
From Grief to Legacy
Explore Kevin O'Connor's inspiring journey, from writing to LGBTQ+ advocacy. Discover the power of authenticity in this podcast episode.