Sandeep Chennakeshu , a tech executive and author who served as the former Chief Technology Officer of Ericsson Mobile Phones and Sony Ericsson, as well as former President of BlackBerry, talks about leading the team that invented Bluetooth, creating the modern smartphone all the way back in 2002, and what he considers his two greatest inventions (he has over 180 patents), as well as the importance of being sticky, why 2/3rds of companies fail, dreaming with conviction, getting medieval on busin...
May 03, 2023•27 min•Ep. 28
Chuck Bongiovanni, CEO and Co-Founder of Majestic Residences Franchise System , a senior residential care home franchise, explains the difference between nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential living, what he believes the future of caregiving may look like over the next 5 years. Hear Chuck's full interview in Episode 27 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Apr 26, 2023•3 min
Chuck Bongiovanni, CEO and Co-Founder of Majestic Residences Franchise System , a senior residential care home franchise, talks about how he merged real estate and social work, the difference between nursing homes, assisted living, independent living, memory care, and residential living, the impact that Covid had on elder care facilities, tending to "younger seniors", the Walmart metric for success, and his forecast for the future of caregiving....
Apr 19, 2023•19 min•Ep. 27
Mariel Hemingway , actress, activist, author, and granddaughter of famed novelist Ernest Hemingway, talks about growing up Hemingway and realizing the gravity of her family name on a ski lift, and embracing the family name, as well as the specific stigmas, hardships, and destructive patterns that stemmed from generations of creative minds. Hear Mariel's full interview in Episode 26 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Apr 12, 2023•4 min
Mariel Hemingway , actress, activist, author, and a renowned health and wellness speaker & advocate, talks about growing up Hemingway and realizing the gravity of her family name on a ski lift, her concerns of reaching stardom at the age of 17, why self love isn't selfish, living with the "7 doctors", exposing the stigma around mental health, embracing her legacy, and leaving her own through the important work of the Mariel Hemingway Foundation....
Apr 05, 2023•26 min•Ep. 26
Jeff Morander , ticketing executive with over 30 years of proven experience directing sales strategy across the NHL, NBA, WNBA, and the NFL, talks about the work ethic his immigrant ancestors instilled in him, and the legacy of being the stepping stone for others. Hear Jeff's full interview in Episode 25 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Mar 22, 2023•2 min
Jeff Morander , a ticketing executive with over 30 years of proven experience directing sales strategy across the NHL, NBA, WNBA, and the NFL, talks about playing a key role in the NHL Winter Classic and NHL All Star Games, the differences in working on both sides of the American/Canadian border, skill vs. will, and being the stepping stone for others.
Mar 15, 2023•25 min•Ep. 25
Joe Phoenix, the co-founder and CEO of Givinga , a financial technology firm focused on redefining philanthropy through modern technology, explains the difference between donation and philanthropy, why philanthropy has a bit of an uppity reputation, and what some of the common roadblocks have been for people of ordinary income wanting to make charitable gifts. Hear Joe's full interview in Episode 24 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Mar 08, 2023•4 min
Joe Phoenix, the co-founder and CEO of Givinga , a financial technology firm focused on redefining philanthropy through modern technology, covers the changing definition of philanthropy, the culture-building strength of giving together, his 5 main rules to follow for building and managing teams, the leadership value of being the dumbest person in the room, not being afraid to set your "BHAG" (Big Hairy Audacious Goal), and creating "legacy impact".
Mar 01, 2023•28 min•Ep. 24
Stephen Shortt, head of Successful Succession , former global chair of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, and a coach for accelerator companies scaling up their businesses, shares why business succession is a hero's journey and the analogue between Star Wars and the entrepreneurial world, as well as the 4 things that can happen to a company during generation turnover (stop, sell, survive, or scale). Hear Stephen's full interview in Episode 23 of Let's Talk Legacy....
Feb 22, 2023•2 min
Stephen Shortt, head of Successful Succession , former global chair of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards, and a coach for accelerator companies scaling up their businesses, shares why business succession is a hero's journey and the analogue between Star Wars and the entrepreneurial world, plus a business succession lesson from Apple, the story of launching his first business at 9 years old, the karma of marketing, the 4 things that can happen to a company during generation turnover (stop, s...
Feb 15, 2023•27 min•Ep. 23
H.H. Leonards, author, Founder of the O Museum in The Mansion in Washington, DC, Co-Founder of the nonprofit organization 51StepsToFreedom.org , and a close personal friend of civil rights hero Rosa Parks, details why every history book is plain wrong about the Montgomery bus boycott, and Parks' role as a silent, uncredited founder of the National Organization for Women (NOW) . Hear the full interview with H.H. Leonards in Episode 22 of Let's Talk Legacy....
Feb 08, 2023•3 min
H.H. Leonards, author, Founder of the O Museum in The Mansion in Washington, DC, Co-Founder of the nonprofit organization 51StepsToFreedom.org , and a close personal friend of civil rights hero Rosa Parks, details why every history book is plain wrong about the Montgomery bus boycott, how Parks' relation to race and civil rights was much more complex than black and white, the prophetic statement that Parks lived by which has now come true, and how "ego" is really an acronym, plus the way she con...
Feb 01, 2023•26 min•Ep. 22
Chase Bridwell, insurance producer and Business Development Manager at Southwestern Insurance Group , talks about how insurance agents can be hugely integral to community impact, and how he treats clients like family to better understand their needs. Hear Chase’s full interview in Episode 21 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
Jan 25, 2023•4 min
Chase Bridwell, insurance producer and Business Development Manager at Southwestern Insurance Group , talks about going through "business bootcamp" with Southwestern Advantage , the lessons learned from watching his dad's business, how insurance agents can be hugely integral in the community, motivation from Will Smith, making insurance cool again with a young team, getting to know clients like family, and helping them build and protect their legacy....
Jan 18, 2023•24 min•Ep. 21
Kristin Keffeler, Founder of Illumination360 , Dean of Positive Psychology for the Purposeful Planning Institute, certified trainer, author, and co-founder of the Beneficiary Bootcamp, explains why impact = meaning + mattering, and outlines the 4 types of "clutter" commonly attached to legacy or wealth. Hear Kristin’s full interview in Episode 20 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
Jan 11, 2023•4 min
Kristin Keffeler , Founder of Illumination360, Dean of Positive Psychology for the Purposeful Planning Institute, certified trainer, author, and co-founder of the Beneficiary Bootcamp, explains the 3 steps to creating a tighter family and tighter vision, why impact = meaning + mattering and how no one has a neutral relationship with money, the 4 types of "clutter" attached to legacy and wealth, the 5 components to human flourishing, and the research in her new book "The Myth of the Silver Spoon"...
Jan 04, 2023•26 min•Ep. 20
Amanda Holmes, CEO of Chet Holmes International , shares the chaos of taking over the reins from her legendary father, writing a chapter over 100 times, making a new legacy for her company and family, and creating the encore her father never got to give. Hear Amanda's full interview in Episode 19 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Dec 28, 2022•4 min
Amanda Holmes, CEO of Chet Holmes International , shares the chaos of taking over the reins from her legendary father, the secrets to doubling sales and reducing stress, the "Dream 100" & the "Target 12", planting seeds vs closing deals, writing a chapter over 100 times, making a new legacy for her company and family, and creating the encore her father never got to give, plus makes an exclusive public announcement for the first time.
Dec 21, 2022•23 min•Ep. 19
Emerald Garner, author, activist, and the youngest daughter of Eric Garner, talks about what her father was like on a personal level, shares a fond Christmas memory, and talks about the ongoing focus of We Can't Breathe, Inc , the nonprofit she founded and leads in her dad’s memory. Hear Emerald's full interview in Episode 18 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Dec 14, 2022•4 min
Emerald Garner, author, activist, and the youngest daughter of Eric Garner , talks about tangling with the legacy of her father, grieving publicly and with purpose, founding and leading the nonprofit We Can't Breathe, Inc in her dad’s memory, pushing forward for justice and compassion, and finding her own voice in the middle of a movement.
Dec 07, 2022•22 min•Ep. 18
Author, educator, speaker, and businessman Stedman Graham explains his 9-step process for success in life, and how following a formula is a true equalizer in achieving your goals, no matter your situation or circumstances. Hear Stedman's full interview in Episode 17 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Nov 23, 2022•2 min
Author, educator, speaker, and businessman Stedman Graham covers the principles of "Identity Leadership", not being defined by race or background, and controlling the influence you take in, as well as his relationship to Oprah, and how there's a formula and process to success, as well as to building a legacy.
Nov 16, 2022•17 min•Ep. 17
"Performance Accelerator", former baseball star, competitive bull rider, and 3-tour combat veteran Wylie McGraw explains how growing up as the black sheep of his family taught him to expose personal blind spots in himself and others, and why most of our fears are the result of incomplete human evolution. Hear Wylie's full interview in Episode 16 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Nov 09, 2022•4 min
"Performance Accelerator", former baseball star, competitive bull rider, and 3-tour combat veteran Wylie McGraw covers his athletic career, courting danger on the back of a bull and in a war zone, eliminating blind spots in your life, pushing executives and A-listers to their limits, mastering peak performance instead of chasing it, and living the life, and leaving the legacy, you expect of yourself.
Nov 02, 2022•28 min•Ep. 16
DC Glenn, one half of platinum-selling 90’s duo Tag Team , shares the story behind his entry into the music world, and the creation of one of rap’s most enduring hits, “Whoomp! (There It Is)”. Hear DC’s full interview in Episode 15 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
Oct 26, 2022•3 min
DC Glenn, one half of platinum-selling 90’s rap duo Tag Team , talks about planting seeds of opportunity, the difference between good people and GREAT people, teaching Mickey Mouse to rap and passing up a role in Blade, how to reverse engineer a business plan, why there’s treasure in trauma, and creating a legacy for the history books.
Oct 19, 2022•18 min•Ep. 15
Kevin Wilson, chairman and CEO of Buzz Franchise Brands , explains the components necessary to craft and pitch the perfect business plan, and the importance of balancing realism with passion. Hear Kevin's full interview in episode 14 of Let's Talk Legacy.
Oct 12, 2022•4 min
Kevin Wilson, chairman and CEO of Buzz Franchise Brands , talks about capitalizing on the early 90s “bagel craze”, wandering into the airline industry and founding low-cost carrier Volaris, the components necessary to craft and pitch the perfect business plan, breaking the franchise world wide open, and leaving a legacy by enabling others to realize their dreams.
Oct 05, 2022•20 min•Ep. 14
Hospitality veteran Gregg Herning explains how sometimes you need to get a little bit theatrical to put together a truly unforgettable experience, and why in hotels, things aren’t always what they seem. It’s an interesting peek behind the curtain of the hospitality industry. Hear Gregg’s full interview in Episode 13 of Let’s Talk Legacy.
Sep 28, 2022•3 min
