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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 Immigrant Struggle to Nationwide DMV Empire

Born in Ecuador and arriving in the United States with just one suitcase for five people, Yadira Amuial builds her journey from immigrant struggle to industry disruptor. In a male dominated automotive space, she faces rejection, limited opportunity, and financial barriers but refuses to stop. Through grit, relentless problem solving, and deep industry knowledge, she transforms a broken DMV process into a nationwide titling and registration platform. This episode reveals how she turns adversity i...

May 23, 202618 minEp. 178

From Biology Professor to Building America’s Next Gin

Molly Cummings is not your typical entrepreneur. A longtime biology professor, she steps outside academia to build a nature-based gin company rooted in Texas juniper biodiversity. What begins as curiosity turns into a bold mission to challenge an industry dominated by tradition and sameness. As she forages wild junipers in West Texas and transforms them into a single-origin gin, she navigates a male-dominated spirits industry with creativity, resilience, and a deep connection to nature. This epi...

May 22, 202624 minEp. 176

She Survived Suicide and Found Her Purpose

Katie Jo Finai is a three-time bestselling author, sound healing practitioner, and founder of a global transformational platform, but her journey begins in a place few are willing to speak about. In this raw and deeply human conversation, she opens up about surviving suicide, navigating identity through motherhood, and turning pain into purpose through storytelling, healing, and creative expression. From building books that give voice to unspoken motherhood experiences to guiding others through ...

May 22, 202610 minEp. 175

From Bankruptcy to Protecting Entrepreneurs’ Dreams

After losing everything in a devastating car accident, Sona Sargis is forced to confront the harsh reality of bankruptcy, depression, and survival. What follows is not just a comeback story, but a mission to protect entrepreneurs from the very risks that nearly destroyed her life. Now a “dream protector,” she helps business owners safeguard their income, navigate financial uncertainty, and build resilience through unconventional insurance strategies. This episode explores the hidden vulnerabilit...

May 22, 202619 minEp. 177

From Addiction to CEO in a Male Industry

Rachel Blatt, founder of Royalty Logistics, builds her business in one of the most male-dominated industries in America while confronting the personal battles that nearly derailed her future. From a turbulent childhood and years of addiction to being abruptly fired from corporate life, every setback becomes fuel for reinvention. Now leading a logistics company rooted in grit, integrity, and human connection, she challenges the belief that business has to be cold to succeed. As she scales, she re...

May 21, 202614 minEp. 174

She Almost Lost Her Life Building Mercy

In this deeply raw episode Shabana Markar, a humanitarian entrepreneur and founder of a global mercy-driven mission, opens up about the moment she nearly lost everything and what pulled her back. From building a purpose-led business model rooted in compassion to redefining success beyond money and status, this conversation explores mental health, self-compassion, and the true meaning of legacy. Her vision blends nonprofit impact, food innovation, and community outreach, but it all begins with on...

May 20, 202620 minEp. 173

How Listening Differently Became Her Superpower

Most people think they’re good listeners. But what if that belief is exactly what’s holding them back? In this episode Christine Miles, a CEO and founder of EQuipt, shares how a childhood shaped by unseen pain led her to develop a rare ability: listening to understand what others miss. From navigating family trauma to overcoming career setbacks and rebuilding after a life-altering injury, she reveals how this overlooked skill became the foundation of her success. Through real-world stories and p...

May 20, 202619 minEp. 172

From Fitness Goals to Identity Transformation

Most people think they want a physical transformation. That’s where Erin Kapp starts. But what begins as fitness quickly turns into something much deeper. As the founder of Kapp Legacy Group, Erin Kapp guides clients through mindset work, emotional breakthroughs, and radical self-honesty that challenges everything they thought they were. Drawing from her own personal pain and reinvention, Erin reveals how confidence, identity, and alignment are built from the inside out. This episode explores th...

May 20, 202611 minEp. 171

From Abandoned Child to Healing Others’ Trauma

In this episode, a trauma survivor and founder of Deep Waves Life Coaching, Tasha Day shares how she transformed years of pain, generational trauma, and loss into a mission to help others heal. From dropping out of school and navigating toxic relationships to discovering purpose through healing work, her journey reveals what it really takes to reclaim your voice. This conversation dives into emotional healing, mindset shifts, and the power of rewriting your story—before it’s too late to change i...

May 19, 202619 minEp. 170

From Military Discipline to Curing the Impossible

From a childhood shaped by loss, chaos, and constant change, Molly McGlaughlin learns to read people, adapt fast, and build resilience early. That foundation follows her into military leadership, biotech innovation, and ultimately the mission to transform personalized medicine. In this episode, she breaks down how mRNA technology, gene editing, and advanced biomanufacturing are reshaping what’s possible in healthcare. But behind the science is a deeper story about discipline, adversity, and the ...

May 19, 202616 minEp. 169

From Stroke to Spiritual Awakening and Purpose

After decades of success in corporate America, everything changes in an instant. Michelle Warnica’s life is cracked open by a stroke that forces her to confront identity, purpose, and the truth she had been avoiding. What follows is not a straight path, but a journey through health crises, spiritual awakening, and surrendering control to something greater. As she leaves behind stability to rebuild her life in Mexico, she begins to uncover a deeper calling through healing, retreats, and transform...

May 15, 20269 minEp. 166

How a Broke Mom Built a Multi-Million Design Empire

What does it really take to build a multi-million dollar design-build company in a male-dominated industry? In this episode, Suzanne Porter, founder of Retreat & Co, shares the unfiltered journey from scraping by with no savings to leading a design-driven construction business. Through real estate, interior design, and relentless grit, she redefines what success looks like in construction. This conversation explores the daily grind behind building a business, the mindset required to lead wit...

May 15, 202628 minEp. 165

From “Different” to Unstoppable: Turning Adversity Into Legacy

What if everything that made you feel different was actually your greatest advantage? In this powerful episode, a UK-born entrepreneur and author of the Being Different book series Jill E. Hersch shares how adversity, identity struggles, and generational influence shaped her mission to help others unlock their true potential. From a childhood rooted in storytelling and resilience to building businesses and launching a purpose-driven brand, her journey reveals the mindset behind lasting legacy an...

May 15, 202618 minEp. 167

From Injured Athlete to Real Estate Power Broker

She was on track to become the next big name in college basketball—until everything changed. After a career-ending injury and the struggle of not finding her place post-graduation, she faced a crossroads that would define her future. Instead of giving up, she pivoted into real estate, discovering not just a career, but a mission. Today, she’s a real estate broker, entrepreneur, and educator helping underprivileged communities break the cycle through financial literacy, credit education, and home...

May 15, 202617 minEp. 168

From Heartbreak to Building a Real Estate Legacy

What happens when personal devastation becomes the foundation for a bigger purpose? In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Northeast Ohio real estate entrepreneur and Lokal Real Estate co-owner Kayla Carosella opens up about the heartbreak, rebuilding, and mindset shifts that transformed her life and business. From navigating loss and rebuilding her confidence to creating a human-centered real estate brokerage focused on mentorship, investing, and generational wealth, Kayla shares the lessons th...

May 12, 202618 minEp. 164

How a San Francisco Founder Plans to End Homelessness

Born and raised in San Francisco, Rosemary Mogannam turns a streetwear idea inspired by tattoo art into a humanitarian movement designed to transform how cities approach homelessness. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, the founder of iHeartSF shares how personal adversity, divorce, motherhood, education, and decades of community involvement shape her mission to create transitional housing through a self-sustaining business ecosystem. From launching a podcast and augmented reality clothing li...

May 12, 202615 minEp. 163

How a Tax Expert Manifested His Dream Life

From balancing numbers to building a purpose-driven life, entrepreneur and DJ Charlie Sacco shares how he transformed his mindset, scaled his tax business, and turned manifestation into daily practice. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Charlie reveals how meditation, law of attraction, and relentless action helped him leave behind a stable corporate career, grow Sacco Tax Accounting LLC, and create a life on his own terms. He breaks down practical tax strategies for entrepreneurs, lessons f...

May 11, 202620 minEp. 162

From 42 Felonies to Mission-Driven Leadership

After being charged with 42 felonies while working for the Department of Corrections, Justin Watts faces a moment that could have destroyed everything. Instead of giving up, he rebuilds his life through discipline, fatherhood, military resilience, and a mission bigger than himself. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Justin opens up about serving in Afghanistan, surviving generational trauma, raising two daughters as a single father, and building Veterans Last Mission LLC with purpose at the ...

May 11, 202619 minEp. 161

From Single Mom to Lash Empire Builder

Jennifer Wahl, founder of Lash Divas Day Spa, shares the raw journey behind building one of Washington’s most recognized lash studios while surviving toxic relationships, financial collapse, lawsuits, divorce, injury, and life-altering health challenges. What begins with a YouTube video and a dental chair quickly turns into a thriving lash extension business, custom lash product line, and apprenticeship program helping women launch careers of their own. Jennifer opens up about female entrepreneu...

May 11, 202618 minEp. 160

How a Golfer Built a Cigar Empire

What starts as a casual golf outing turns into a business idea that disrupts an entire industry. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, serial entrepreneur and Greenside Cigar Company founder Ty Murphy opens up about building a golf cigar brand from scratch, scaling through influencer marketing, and creating a direct-to-consumer business model that challenges traditional cigar distribution. He shares the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the mindset required to persevere through unce...

May 08, 202622 minEp. 159

From Accountant to Island Designer Brand

After 30 years in a family business built on high-end craftsmanship and accounting precision, Erika Preuss walks away from comfort to rediscover herself. What begins as a sailing trip to the Virgin Islands turns into a complete reinvention, leading to the creation of Ola Kala Bags, a luxury handbag brand inspired by island living, craftsmanship, and personal transformation. In this episode, she shares how COVID, burnout, and losing herself forced a reset, and how she turned Excel sketches into a...

May 07, 202617 minEp. 155

From Single Mom to Million-Dollar Laundromat

After being told a single mother with two children would never become successful, Candice Bourne refuses to accept that future. Originally from Jamaica, she builds her career in the travel industry, becoming a top sales performer before realizing she no longer wants to stay trapped on a hamster wheel. With banks rejecting her nine times, Candice risks everything, cashes in savings, and buys her first coin laundry business in 2012. What follows is a relentless journey filled with fire damage, tri...

May 07, 202615 minEp. 158

From HIV Survivor to Sweet Potato Pie Empire

Empress Edwards-El turns pain into purpose as she shares the extraordinary journey behind Yummy Treats, a family-driven dessert brand built from resilience, faith, and survival. After growing up surrounded by poverty, addiction, incarceration, and eventually being diagnosed with HIV at just 19 years old, Empress refuses to become another statistic. Instead, she builds a decades-long career in public health advocacy, works with major networks like BET, MTV, VH1, and Lifetime, and empowers communi...

May 07, 202615 minEp. 157

From Trauma to Six-Figure Salon Empire

Ashley Podjuban builds more than a salon, she builds people. After overcoming deep personal trauma, dropping out of school, and rebuilding her life from the ground up, she steps into entrepreneurship with purpose. Now co-founder of HUE Salon Ballantyne, she mentors stylists to break income ceilings and build six-figure careers through mindset, accountability, and community. This episode explores how resilience, self-awareness, and servant leadership shape real success in the beauty industry. Ash...

May 07, 202619 minEp. 150

From Cleaning Toilets to Building a $68M Empire

Raised by a single mother working two jobs, learns early that grit, faith, and integrity are non-negotiable. From cleaning toilets at Wendy’s as a teenager to running for U.S. Senate and building one of the top-performing private health insurance teams in America, she refuses to let hardship define her future. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Sanquetta Taylor opens up about leadership without titles, surviving adversity, mentoring women in business, and scaling Executive Health Coverage in...

May 07, 202619 minEp. 153

How a Trade Business Became a $200M Machine

In this episode, Rebecca Cassel reveals how she built authority in a male dominated industry and helped contractors scale into high growth businesses. Starting with no clear path into the trades, she challenges the status quo, builds an HVAC company from scratch, and evolves into a leader guiding over 1200 contractors across North America . She breaks down what separates struggling operators from scalable companies, why systems and scorecards matter, and how mindset drives long term success. Fro...

May 07, 202616 minEp. 149

From Mormon Mom to Spiritual Awakening Leader

Amanda Joy Loveland shares the deeply personal journey that transformed her from a devoted Mormon mother and multimillion-dollar business owner into a spiritual teacher, shamanic guide, and bestselling author helping others navigate grief, identity shifts, and spiritual awakening. In this emotional episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Amanda opens up about religious deconstruction, divorce, entrepreneurship, healing trauma, and channeling her upcoming book Weavers of the New Earth. Through raw convers...

May 07, 20268 minEp. 151

From Corporate Burnout to Purpose Driven Entrepreneur

After 22.5 years in corporate, everything Caylene Salii built collapsed at once, her marriage ended, her career disappeared, and her identity shattered. Instead of rebuilding the same life, she chose something harder, healing. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Caylene shares how trauma, alignment, and authenticity became the foundation for her next chapter as the founder of Tunnel Vision Coaching. She breaks down how internal healing directly impacts business growth, why entrepreneurs stay ...

May 07, 202615 minEp. 148

From Single Mom to DirtBoss Empire Builder

What does it take to build a multimillion-dollar construction company while raising three children, surviving melanoma, and rebuilding your life through heartbreak, burnout, and betrayal? In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Australian entrepreneur and “DirtBoss” Kim-Louise Liddell reveals the raw truth behind leadership, resilience, and high-performance living. From sailing across the Atlantic on the STS Young Endeavour to becoming one of the few women leading major civil construction project...

May 07, 202619 minEp. 152

Sedentary Life to a Global Movement Revolution

Most people know they should move more, yet they stay stuck in a sedentary lifestyle that quietly impacts their health, focus, and relationships. In this episode, Russell Rogers, founder of MoveToday365, shares how a lifetime of outdoor living, family values, and a sudden moment of inspiration turned into a global health and wellness movement. From coaching and personal training to launching the Today Series and Community Strides, he reveals how small daily habits can reshape mental clarity, pro...

May 07, 202619 minEp. 156
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