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Living Your Legacy

A podcast that brings you closer to the individuals who have built the brands, businesses, and movements that inspire us all. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with one of the dynamic entrepreneurs from all walks of life, offering listeners a front-row seat to their journeys, insights, and expertise. Through candid dialogue, discover how these innovators turned their ideas into thriving enterprises, the challenges they overcame, and the lessons they learned along the way. From behind-the-scenes stories of building their legacies to actionable advice on leadership, marketing, mindset, and more, this podcast is your guide to applying their wisdom to your own path. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply someone hungry for inspiration, These Conversations will deliver the motivation and tools to fuel your ambitions. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to leave your own legacy.
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Episodes

From Two Divorces to Building a Real Estate Empire

After navigating two divorces, raising three children, and rebuilding her life more than once, Maya Mihajlovic refuses to let failure define her future. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Maya shares how an immigrant teenager who arrived in America helping her parents navigate a new country transformed herself into a successful entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of Maya Creative Spaces. Drawing from her experience in real estate investing, vacation rentals, property management, ...

Jun 23, 202619 minEp. 245

From News Reporter to Wellness Empire Builder

What happens when the dream you've chased for years turns out not to be the one you're meant to live? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Stefanee Clontz shares her unconventional journey from aspiring TV news reporter to becoming the driving force behind HydraPlus, one of Atlanta's fastest-growing wellness and medical weight loss brands. After walking away from a career she spent years pursuing, Stefanee found herself building something far bigger than she ever imagined through medical weigh...

Jun 23, 202617 minEp. 246

How a Small-Town Realtor Reinvented Herself Again

Jodi Davis has spent her life proving that reinvention has no expiration date. As a successful real estate broker, entrepreneur, community leader, and Certified International Property Specialist, she has built businesses, navigated industry shifts, weathered economic uncertainty, and continually found new ways to grow. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Jodi shares how resilience, adaptability, and a willingness to pivot helped her move through challenges that could have stopped others. From...

Jun 22, 202615 minEp. 241

How a Mom Turned Bankruptcy Into a Rockets Partnership

What happens when a struggling franchise owner is staring at bankruptcy, drowning in debt, and wondering if the dream is over? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Christy Hoffman shares the remarkable journey of transforming two failing t-shirt franchise locations into one of Texas’ most respected custom apparel businesses. From building relationships with local little leagues and schools to earning a decade-long partnership with the Houston Rockets and nearly two decades serving Blue Bell Cr...

Jun 22, 202612 minEp. 244

From PTSD and Suicide Watch to Saving Lives Through Music

After 25 years in the U.S. Air Force, Jason Davis thought he understood resilience. But combat deployments, PTSD, depression, divorce, and personal loss pushed him to a breaking point that nearly ended everything. In this powerful episode of Living Your Legacy, Jason shares how music became more than a passion. It became a lifeline. From military service and songwriting to music marketing, entrepreneurship, and building The Jason Davis Band, he reveals the lessons learned through failure, recove...

Jun 22, 202621 minEp. 243

How Two Entrepreneurs Built a Global Automotive Brand

Melissa and Shane Underwood never planned to build one of the most recognized names in the high-performance driveshaft industry. What began with experience in a dealership parts department and a driveline shop evolved into a bold entrepreneurial leap fueled by sacrifice, resilience, and an unwavering belief in their vision. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, they share how they cashed in everything they had, started from scratch, and built Gulf Coast Driveshaft into a respected performance a...

Jun 22, 202618 minEp. 242

From Homeless Teen to America's Top Lawyer

What does it take to rise from homelessness to becoming one of America's most respected attorneys? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Ken Sterling shares the unconventional path that shaped his career in media and tech law. Drawing from experiences that began with hardship, Hollywood dealmaking, and exposure to high-stakes business transactions, Ken reveals why success is ultimately built on people, not contracts. He discusses the importance of empathy in leadership, the dangers of short-ter...

Jun 20, 202620 minEp. 240

How a Young Woman Built a Law Firm

What does it take to build a successful law firm when you have no lawyers in your family, no roadmap to follow, and few mentors to guide the way? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Bethany Schneider shares the journey from a determined young student who simply loved to argue to becoming the founder of Schneider Injury Law. She opens up about navigating the legal profession, earning trial experience in high-stakes litigation, building a thriving personal injury law practice, and learning the ...

Jun 19, 202615 minEp. 236

From Marine Officer to Spiritual Healer

What happens when a Marine Corps officer loses the person she admired most and is forced to rebuild her life from the ground up? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Savannah Frank shares the deeply personal journey that transformed her from a high-achieving military leader into an energy healing facilitator and spiritual guide. After growing up in a military family, serving seven years in the United States Marine Corps, and pursuing a path defined by discipline and excellence, an unimaginable...

Jun 19, 202619 minEp. 239

How a 24-Year-Old Mom Built an 8-Figure Business

Lucy Staffieri never planned to build an 8-figure company. Raised between Israel and New York, she grew up dreaming of a life bigger than the one she was born into. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, she shares how mindset, awareness, and relentless action became the foundation for building The Green Plug into a thriving solar and energy-efficiency company. From moving out at 18 with almost no money, to overcoming dishonest business partners, industry setbacks, and the challenges of entrepre...

Jun 19, 202618 minEp. 238

How a Single Mom Built a Tax Empire

What happens when a single mother with four young children refuses to accept the future someone else planned for her? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Taryn Jalomo shares the remarkable journey that transformed adversity into opportunity. After escaping a difficult divorce and facing the challenge of supporting her family alone, she discovered an unexpected talent that would change everything. Guided by mentors, fueled by determination, and committed to lifelong learning, Taryn built a thr...

Jun 19, 202622 minEp. 235

How a Widow Turned Tragedy Into a Real Estate Empire

After losing her husband to stage four colon cancer, battling bipolar disorder, failing the bar exam, and facing overwhelming debt, Hilary Chaney refuses to let tragedy define her future. Instead, she rebuilds her life one disciplined step at a time, transforming heartbreak into purpose and creating a thriving real estate investing business. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Hilary shares the mindset, habits, and hard-earned lessons that helped her navigate grief, mental health challenges, ...

Jun 19, 202625 minEp. 237

From Small-Town Stylist to Fashion Week Leader

Growing up with a single mother, Jodie Kirchofner learned early that hard work was non-negotiable. What she never expected was that a leap of faith at just 22 years old would launch a journey that transformed a small-town salon into a thriving collection of businesses and a platform for inspiring beauty professionals around the world. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Jodie shares how she went from feeling isolated after moving to rural North Dakota to becoming a salon owner, educator, entr...

Jun 19, 202612 minEp. 234

From Army Ranger to Relentless Trial Lawyer

What happens when a man who spent 23 years leading soldiers through combat is forced to reinvent himself from the ground up? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, former Army Airborne Ranger and trial attorney Cloyd Smith shares the hard-earned lessons that shaped his journey from poverty and military service to building a successful law firm rooted in purpose. After facing life-threatening injuries, military setbacks, divorce, personal struggles, and the challenge of starting over after retire...

Jun 18, 202629 minEp. 232

How Grandma’s Wisdom Built a Coaching Movement

What if the advice that changed your life came from a garden? In this inspiring episode of Living Your Legacy, Terrie Nathan, CEO of Strong Girl Enterprises, shares the deeply personal story behind her mission to help people transform challenges through the power of perspective. Growing up in Montana, Terrie struggled with self-doubt and bullying until her grandmother Ruby taught her a lesson that would shape her entire life: water what you want to grow. Today, Terrie helps leaders, entrepreneur...

Jun 18, 202622 minEp. 233

How a Widow Turned Tragedy Into Purpose

Colleen Marquez never expected her greatest test to arrive just as she was preparing for a new chapter in life. After years of building a successful career in sales, consulting, recruiting, and technology, she was ready to launch her real estate business when tragedy changed everything. In this deeply personal conversation, Colleen shares how faith, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to serving others helped her rebuild after loss, navigate motherhood, and create a business rooted in purpo...

Jun 17, 202622 minEp. 230

How a Divorced Engineer Built a $5 Million Relationship Marketing Career

What happens when a divorced engineer decides to stop playing small and start building a life aligned with his values? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Jason Diebold shares how a personal reinvention led him into the world of relationship marketing, entrepreneurship, health optimization, and purpose-driven business. Drawing from nearly two decades of experience, Jason reveals why authentic relationships outperform transactional networking and how helping others succeed became the foundatio...

Jun 17, 202625 minEp. 231

The Executive Who Fixes Companies Before They Fail

When growth stalls, culture breaks down, and leaders run out of answers, who do companies call? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Amber Brown shares the journey that shaped her into the transformation executive organizations trust during their most critical moments. From growing up in a hardworking family where she learned responsibility early to leading enterprise-wide transformation and helping businesses navigate disruption, Amber reveals why reinvention is no longer optional. She explor...

Jun 17, 202626 minEp. 229

From the Army’s “Fat Girl List” to Transforming Lives

Christine O'hern never expected her greatest failure would become the foundation of her legacy. After years of struggling with obesity, depression, financial hardship, and personal setbacks, she found herself facing a devastating reality: her military career was coming to an end because she could no longer meet the physical standards required to serve. For many people, that moment would have been the end of the story. For Christine, it became the beginning of a new mission. In this episode of Li...

Jun 16, 202617 minEp. 227

How an Immigrant Mom Built a Real Estate Empire

Born in Peru and raised by entrepreneurial parents who rebuilt their lives in America, Angie Stephens learns early that success is earned through grit, sacrifice, and relentless determination. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, she shares how buying her first home at 20 sparked a journey that would lead her from house hacking and fix-and-flips to real estate development and new construction. Along the way, she faces lawsuits, industry skepticism, economic uncertainty, and the challenges of s...

Jun 16, 202629 minEp. 228

How an 18-Year-Old Built a Movement for Teen Entrepreneurs

Most entrepreneurs spend years searching for their purpose. Malcolm Keith found his by solving a problem he was living through. As an 18-year-old entrepreneur, Certified Funnel Builder, and founder of Teen Mastermind, he shares how feeling misunderstood by his peers became the catalyst for creating a community where ambitious teens can connect, grow, and lead. In this episode, Malcolm reveals the power of mentorship, entrepreneurial environments, live events, leadership, and faith-driven entrepr...

Jun 16, 202616 minEp. 226

How an Immigrant Turned Rejection Into Seven-Figure Success

Elizabeth Polke went from a shy immigrant girl from Ecuador to a successful serial entrepreneur, CEO, and business leader who refused to let her circumstances define her future. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, she shares the mindset shifts, risks, and defining moments that transformed her life. From being bullied for not speaking English to leaving a minimum-wage administrative job for commission-only sales, Elizabeth reveals how self-belief, personal development, and relentless action be...

Jun 15, 202622 minEp. 225

From Addiction and Bankruptcy to Building Generational Wealth

What happens when a man facing addiction, multiple DUIs, and the threat of bankruptcy refuses to let his past define his future? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, entrepreneur, investor, and business strategist Jimmy Rios shares the journey that transformed his life from self-destruction to purpose-driven impact. Through resilience, faith, and relentless action, he discovers a new path that ultimately leads him to create systems designed to help entrepreneurs build business credit, unlock f...

Jun 15, 202621 minEp. 224

How a Marine Rebuilt Her Life From Trauma

What happens when a woman breaks free from generational trauma, survives the demands of military life, and dedicates her future to helping others heal? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Marine Corps veteran, holistic health strategist, and root cause wellness pioneer Patricia Gallagher shares the experiences that shaped her journey. From growing up in a challenging household to serving in the Marines, navigating divorce, losing family relationships, and building a mission-driven wellness pr...

Jun 15, 202621 minEp. 222

She Lost Her Mother and Found Her Mission

When Taali Munjiyah lost the person she loved most, she found herself trapped in a darkness she never expected. A stroke survivor, grief coach, and founder of Ground Zer0, Taali shares the raw truth about loss, healing, and the coping mechanisms that helped her rebuild her life after watching her mother take her last breath. In this deeply emotional conversation, she reveals why grief never truly disappears, how acceptance becomes the turning point toward healing, and why purpose often emerges f...

Jun 15, 202639 minEp. 223

From Single Mom to Holistic Wellness Pioneer

Chelsea Elizabeth never set out to build another med spa. After becoming a mother at 19, navigating divorce, working out of a spare bedroom in her home, and searching for answers to her own chronic health challenges, she began questioning everything she had been taught about beauty, wellness, and aging. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Chelsea shares how her journey through aesthetics, alternative medicine, and holistic wellness led her to create Se'lah Sanctuary Spa, a space designed to h...

Jun 13, 202621 minEp. 221

How She’s Rebuilding the Village for Working Parents

Renee Everett is on a mission to bring back something many families have lost: the village. As the founder of Everbrite Academy and the Renee Everett Collective, she is building a childcare model that goes beyond supervision by focusing on emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and family empowerment. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Renee shares how her experiences growing up in Miami shaped her vision for helping children thrive in a rapidly changing world. She discusses the growing ...

Jun 12, 202616 minEp. 220

How a Ukrainian Refugee Built a Luxury Design Empire

Helena Khomkalova went from building a successful career in Ukraine to rebuilding her entire life and business from scratch in Miami after war forced her family to leave everything behind. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Helena shares how she trusted her instincts, walked away from a legal career, embraced entrepreneurship, and transformed adversity into opportunity. She reveals the mindset, planning, and relentless focus that helped FKTR Group become one of South Florida's fastest-growin...

Jun 11, 202622 minEp. 219

How a Childhood Trauma Survivor Found His Purpose

What happens when the darkest experience of your life becomes the foundation for your life's work? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Army veteran, entrepreneur, and NeoMasculinity.Solutions founder John T. Krotec shares the deeply personal journey that transformed him from a survivor of childhood trauma into a leader focused on helping others reclaim authenticity, critical thinking, and self-leadership. John opens up about the challenges that shaped him, including childhood sexual assault, ...

Jun 10, 202631 minEp. 217

How a Mom Turned Heartbreak Into a Movement

Kristin Merwin, founder of Magic Inside, shares the deeply personal journey behind building a movement dedicated to helping women, children, and families reconnect with their authentic selves. Raised in a small Montana town and inspired by her grandmother’s Magic Mountain stories, Kristin reflects on the experiences that shaped her purpose, the challenges that nearly caused her to quit, and the powerful lessons she learned through motherhood, entrepreneurship, and healing. From launching a busin...

Jun 10, 20269 minEp. 218
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