Corina Fitch, a midwife and founder of Motherfly, shares the personal journey that reshaped maternal wellness. From growing up on a hippie commune and deciding at 12 to become a midwife, to experiencing postpartum depression and anxiety after her third child, Corina reveals the pivotal moments that led her to redefine motherhood. She introduces the concept of “matressence,” explains the importance of building a container of self-care and self-compassion, and challenges the myth of the perfect mo...
Jun 05, 2026•16 min•Ep. 208
At 70 years old, Michael L. Wojciechowski never imagined he would become an author. After a lifetime of service, hands-on work, and personal experiences spanning family, faith, military service, and resilience, he discovers that every story has an audience. In this inspiring episode of Living Your Legacy, Michael shares how a collection of personal articles evolved into his book Frame of Mind , why storytelling became his calling, and how unexpected encounters continue to reinforce his belief th...
Jun 05, 2026•19 min•Ep. 205
What happens when unimaginable loss becomes a lifelong mission? In this powerful episode of Living Your Legacy, Steven D'Achille shares how the devastating loss of his wife to postpartum depression and postpartum psychosis transformed him from a successful Pennsylvania restaurant owner into one of the nation's most passionate maternal mental health advocates. Steven reveals the moment that changed everything, the promise he made in a hospital bathroom, and how that promise led to a groundbreakin...
Jun 05, 2026•41 min•Ep. 210
What happens when a NASA engineer and serial entrepreneur discovers that the greatest lessons about leadership, community, and legacy come from a dog? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Ramy Saleh shares the unexpected journey that led him from engineering, innovation, and global leadership roles to creating Zoomies Dog Park, Houston’s first members-only dog social club. Inspired by the unconditional love of his own dog, Ramy reveals how a simple observation became a mission to build experie...
Jun 05, 2026•18 min•Ep. 207
Justin Bradley never planned to build one of the fastest-growing steel manufacturing companies in Texas. Growing up on a farm, dropping out of high school, facing setbacks, financial pressure, and personal struggles, he learns that success is not built on perfect decisions but on persistence, faith, and the willingness to keep moving forward. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Justin shares the real story behind building JAG Metals, navigating explosive growth during COVID, creating a custom...
Jun 04, 2026•16 min•Ep. 204
Growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia, Dr. Christy Bock spent years believing she was broken. Publicly shamed in school and constantly struggling to keep up, she carried those experiences into adulthood and transformed them into a mission that now impacts thousands of students and families. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, the founder of Cornerstone Educational Solutions shares how her personal challenges shaped a career as an educational psychologist, advocate, and entrepreneur. She discus...
Jun 04, 2026•24 min•Ep. 203
Kathryn Wilson never set out to follow the path that was expected of her. Growing up as a shy girl in a small New Jersey town, she constantly felt constrained by limitations, expectations, and the pressure to be perfect. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, the Founder and CEO of VUE Health shares how she learned to embrace failure, trust her instincts, and build a healthcare marketing company dedicated to helping patients access life-changing and life-saving treatments. From graduating high s...
Jun 03, 2026•27 min•Ep. 201
Captain Ben Swanson spends decades turning a neglected yacht into one of Alaska’s most unforgettable adventure experiences. But behind the beauty of Discovery Journeys lies a story of resilience, sacrifice, and reinvention. After surviving a devastating burn accident that left him hospitalized for 100 days, Ben faces a crossroads that forces him to rethink success, purpose, and the life he truly wants to build. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, he shares how rebuilding a derelict yacht beca...
Jun 03, 2026•17 min•Ep. 197
When A. Kelly Neal’s young son was placed in the corner of a classroom instead of being taught alongside his peers, everything changed. Faced with an education system that failed to recognize her child's potential, Kelly made a decision that would alter the course of her life forever. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, the attorney, special education advocate, and founder of Neal Student Support Advocacy & Disability shares how personal adversity became a mission to empower families navi...
Jun 03, 2026•18 min•Ep. 198
Jessica Mott refuses to let her past define her future. Growing up in poverty and enduring unimaginable childhood trauma, she learns early that survival alone is not enough. In this powerful episode of Living Your Legacy, Jessica shares how resilience, determination, and an unwavering refusal to accept failure helped her build an 8-figure education business from a simple idea born during financial hardship. From launching PayMeToDoYourHomework.com with just $20, to generating millions in revenue...
Jun 03, 2026•23 min•Ep. 202
Growing up in communist Romania, Cristina Busu learned independence, resilience, and problem-solving long before she became a business owner. In this inspiring episode of Living Your Legacy, she shares how those early experiences shaped her mission to empower children with autism through individualized intervention, functional skill development, and compassionate care. As the founder of Help Hope Solutions, Cristina reveals the challenges of building a multidisciplinary autism therapy practice, ...
Jun 03, 2026•25 min•Ep. 200
Maria Tabraue knows what it means to start over. Born in Cuba and raised in Miami after immigrating to the United States, she builds a successful wildlife business, helps create one of South Florida’s most recognized exotic animal experiences, and appears to have everything she once dreamed of. But behind the success, she faces devastating personal challenges, painful separations, and the difficult process of rebuilding her identity. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Maria shares how resili...
Jun 03, 2026•28 min•Ep. 199
What happens when the discipline of Army Special Operations meets the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Nate Hirschberg shares how his journey from military service to building a thriving real estate investment company shaped his approach to leadership, adversity, and long-term success. As the founder and CEO of Stag Mountain Properties, Nate reveals the mindset shifts, hard lessons, and leadership principles that helped him navigate business challen...
Jun 02, 2026•18 min•Ep. 196
Therapist, author, and founder of Legacy Heights, Kristina Calvey, shares the deeply personal journey that transformed her life, her work, and her understanding of legacy. Growing up in Washington Heights, navigating childhood trauma, emotional neglect, and later a life-altering divorce, she spent decades living in survival mode before discovering what it truly means to tell the truth, trust herself, and rebuild from the ground up. Through her work in relationship therapy, personal transformatio...
Jun 01, 2026•7 min•Ep. 194
When Jodi Hillebrand faced postpartum depression after the birth of her first child, she discovered a painful truth: mothers receive extensive support for birth, but very little for recovery. Determined to create a different experience for herself and others, she began exploring holistic postpartum recovery and eventually pioneered the placenta encapsulation movement in the United States. In this episode, Jodi shares the turning points that led her from struggling new mother to founder of Postpa...
Jun 01, 2026•31 min•Ep. 195
Alexia Ramos/Reichel grows up being told she will become another statistic. Raised in the foster care system, surrounded by abuse, neglect, homelessness, trafficking, and constant adversity, the odds are stacked against her from the beginning. Yet instead of accepting the future others predict for her, she makes a different decision. In this emotional episode of Living Your Legacy, Alexia shares how education, resilience, entrepreneurship, and an unbreakable belief in herself help her transform ...
May 29, 2026•17 min•Ep. 190
When Katya Borisova leaves Bulgaria for the United States, she carries little more than ambition, determination, and the belief that there has to be more waiting on the other side of uncertainty. Without speaking the language and struggling to find her place in a completely unfamiliar culture, she faces the loneliness, self-doubt, and fear that many immigrants know all too well. But instead of allowing those obstacles to define her future, she begins following opportunities wherever they appear....
May 29, 2026•20 min•Ep. 193
After spending more than a decade in the high-pressure world of cardiac surgery, Lauren Velkoff appears to have built the life she was supposed to want. She follows the rules, checks every box, and rises through one of the most demanding careers in healthcare. Yet beneath the success, something feels missing. In this powerful conversation, Lauren reflects on resilience, reinvention, leadership, and the courage required to step beyond expectations. From navigating life inside operating rooms to l...
May 29, 2026•19 min•Ep. 191
What happens when a professional athlete walks away from the dream she spent years chasing and starts over in an industry where she has no experience, no roadmap, and no guarantees? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Kristin Silvestri shares the defining moments that shaped her journey from professional soccer player to fashion entrepreneur, clothing designer, and owner of The Collective Park City. She opens up about taking bold leaps into the unknown, moving to Los Angeles without a plan, b...
May 29, 2026•16 min•Ep. 192
What happens when the business you never planned to join becomes the one you're called to protect? In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Cheri Martinen, owner of Bancorp Insurance, shares the journey from running a successful marketing company to stepping into a family business that spans multiple generations. She opens up about entrepreneurship, leadership, company culture, and the responsibility that comes with carrying forward a legacy built by her father, grandfather, and great-grandfather....
May 29, 2026•19 min•Ep. 189
Benjamin Horvat, founder of Lewis Structures LLC, is building a groundbreaking solution that could redefine waste management, construction, and environmental sustainability. Instead of seeing landfills as permanent dumping grounds, he sees them as the future source of construction materials. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Benjamin reveals how his patented MSWagg technology transforms municipal solid waste, cosmetic waste, and plastic waste into lightweight construction aggregate stronger...
May 27, 2026•15 min•Ep. 188
Growing up surrounded by generational trauma, mental health struggles, substance abuse, and instability, Cassandra Wilson refuses to let her past define her. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, the founder of Inkeri Boutique shares how entrepreneurship became her path to healing, empowerment, and renewal. From running her fashion boutique out of a garage to opening a brick-and-mortar space in Pittsburgh, Cassandra reveals how she transformed pain into purpose while building a brand rooted in ...
May 27, 2026•18 min•Ep. 186
After growing up in poverty in rural South Dakota and surviving a childhood shaped by domestic violence, Darshann M. Wienick refuses to let children become collateral damage in the family court system. In this emotional episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, the former U.S. Army intelligence linguist, family law attorney, therapist, and founder of Child-Centered Advocacy reveals how witnessing her husband’s devastating child custody battle changed the course of her life forever. Darshann opens up about ...
May 27, 2026•18 min•Ep. 187
Born premature and fighting for survival from her very first breath, Amy Varley grows into a passionate wellness advocate, entrepreneur, and legacy-driven leader committed to helping others transform their lives through connection, faith, and holistic health. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Amy shares how personal adversity, motherhood, entrepreneurship, and spiritual growth shape her mission to help families embrace cleaner living, natural wellness, and intentional leadership. From build...
May 27, 2026•10 min•Ep. 185
Kingston Handley had the six-figure job, the prestige, and the long hours at a Big 4 accounting firm. But inside, something felt off. In this episode, a former corporate professional walks away from stability to build a youth basketball training and mentorship program that’s changing lives. Through loss, injury, and moments of doubt, he discovers that basketball is more than a sport. It becomes a vehicle for discipline, leadership, and personal growth. As he builds The Hoop Academy, he shares ho...
May 26, 2026•18 min•Ep. 184
BreighAnn Judon doesn’t just build homes, she rebuilds her life from the ground up. In this powerful episode, she opens up about growing up in a strict, sheltered environment, navigating deep personal trauma, and making the conscious decision to refuse the identity of a victim. As a mother, entrepreneur, and founder of a residential design and renovation brand, she channels creativity, discipline, and resilience into building affordable tiny homes that challenge expectations. Through raw honesty...
May 26, 2026•15 min•Ep. 183
After facing corporate politics, intimidation, and being fired at the peak of her early career, Cindy Ciura refuses to let setbacks define her. Cindy turns adversity into fuel, launching CC Consulting and building a thriving retail consulting and commercial brokerage firm that spans coast to coast. In this episode, she shares how belief, resilience, and bold decisions helped her secure major clients, navigate economic crashes, and dominate a male-dominated industry. From urban revitalization to ...
May 25, 2026•19 min•Ep. 180
After losing everything she built, Holly Lemoine-Raymond refuses to stay down. From early independence at 17 to rebuilding after career loss, she transforms setbacks into fuel. In this episode, she shares how grit, journaling, and relentless belief helped her build HL Raymond Properties and become a leader on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Blending real estate, entrepreneurship, and personal growth, her journey reveals what it really takes to rise when no one believes in your vision. Through reject...
May 25, 2026•25 min•Ep. 179
Gary Oppenheimer, founder of AmpleHarvest.org, is on a mission to solve hunger not by producing more food, but by unlocking the billions of pounds already being wasted in backyards across America. In this episode, he shares how a simple realization about food waste turned into a nationwide, technology-driven solution connecting 62 million gardeners with local food pantries. Through an information-based model inspired by platforms like Uber, Gary tackles food insecurity, climate change, and malnu...
May 25, 2026•19 min•Ep. 182
Brittany Foti turns a lifetime of trauma, instability, and adversity into a mission-driven business that’s redefining healing for veterans and beyond. As the founder of Valor Massage, she blends medical massage therapy with deep emotional understanding to address PTSD, chronic pain, and the unseen wounds many carry. But this journey didn’t start in a clinic. It began with childhood chaos, personal loss, and the relentless decision to do better. In this episode, she shares how hitting rock bottom...
May 25, 2026•20 min•Ep. 181
