Everyone Has a Story Worth Preserving.
People of Noblesville turns real conversations with everyday people into written Story Portraits: heirloom-quality keepsakes that preserve memories, honor lives, and help our community know one another more deeply.
A Story Portrait is a Family Artifact
People of Noblesville is a local storytelling project built around a simple belief: you do not have to be famous, polished, or historically important to deserve to be remembered.
I sit down with people for long-form conversations and turn those conversations into written stories they can keep, share, frame, gift, or pass down.
Some stories are joyful. Some are reflective. Some honor someone who has passed. Some help a family, a business, a teacher, a coach, a neighbor, or a community member feel seen while they are still here. Or honor a loved one who has passed away.
It is like a newspaper article about someone's life, designed to become part of a family's archive.
The Goal Is to Help People Feel Seen.
Seen
Remembered
Connected
Valued
Understood
Many families carry stories they wish they had recorded sooner. People of Noblesville exists to preserve those memories before they disappear, and to help our community know the people who make it what it is.
How the Story Becomes a Portrait
Steps:
1. Start with booking a story conversation.
2. We talk in person, by phone, or by video.
3. I write and shape the story.
4. You review the draft for accuracy and tone.
5. The final piece becomes a digital story, framed Story Portrait, or longer biography booklet.
In-person and remote options
If this story is for a loved one at a distance, or you’re unable to meet in person, that’s okay. Indicate on the booking page whether you’d prefer to meet at your place of business, a local cafe, or over the phone. Whatever works for you.
Our services
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Framed Photo Portraits
Two-page heirloom quality piece
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Featured Stories
Local Stories that highlight the people who make our community so special
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Mini Biographies
Long form life stories
(coming soon)
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Crowdfunded Stories
Group gift to a coach, volunteer, or loved one. Money collected that exceeds purchase price goes directly to honoree
(coming soon)
Meet the Writer
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Ariane Haile
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Hi, I’m Ari.
I started People of Noblesville because I’ve always been drawn to people—their stories, the moments that shape them, and the things that often go unsaid in everyday life.
What began as a simple idea has grown into something really meaningful: sitting down with people in my community, listening well, and turning those conversations into written stories they can keep, share, and come back to.
I don’t believe you need to have a “big” story to be part of this. Some of the most meaningful ones come from ordinary moments, relationships, and seasons of life that deserve to be remembered.
If you’ve ever wanted to capture the story of someone you love (or your own!) I’d be honored to help you do that.
“Well, I’m crying. Ari…THANK YOU. This is SO BEAUTIFUL!”
— Kate B.
“This is lovely. Thank you. Oh my…I love this. Thank you so much. It’s fascinating to read yourself through someone else’s lens.”
—Katy R.
“This is easily the best gift I’ve ever received. I never thought like that about myself, but you were spot on. Thank you.”
—W. J. H.
