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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

How a First-Gen Latina Built UnapologeticTech

Gina Cano refuses to shrink herself to fit corporate expectations. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, the first-generation Latina tech leader, keynote speaker, and founder of UnapologeticTech™ reveals how resilience, culture, and authenticity helped her rise from a small Texas town to becoming one of the most influential Hispanic voices in technology. Through raw stories about corporate pressure, identity, AI education, and breaking generational barriers, she shares how she turned rejection ...

May 06, 202620 minEp. 144

From Single Mom to Miss World America

After divorce, single motherhood, and the outbreak of war in Ukraine, the founder of Impress Swim is forced to rebuild her life from the ground up in the United States. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Elvira Oppenheim opens up about losing her identity, rediscovering confidence through modeling and pageantry, and launching a luxury swimwear brand rooted in resilience, elegance, and purpose. As the reigning Ms World America 2024, she shares the mindset shifts, sacrifices, and emotional bre...

May 06, 202631 minEp. 147

How Pest Patty Built an 8-Figure Empire

Most people would never expect a woman known as “Pest Patty” to build an 8-figure pest control company, dominate sports partnerships, and then reinvent herself as the founder of Firefly Cellars. But Patty Pierleonardi’s story is anything but ordinary. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Patty reveals how authenticity, relationships, and relentless work ethic helped her scale businesses in industries most people overlook. From servicing professional sports arenas and restaurants during Covid t...

May 06, 202618 minEp. 143

How a Female Electrician Built Power in a Man’s World

As one of the few women to become a master licensed electrician in New York City, Shantel Batson builds more than electrical systems. She builds a legacy. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, the President of AAA’S Electrical Contracting opens up about the relentless sacrifices behind entrepreneurship, motherhood, and leading in one of the toughest male-dominated industries in America. From studying for her electrical license while raising three children and commuting between Pennsylvania and ...

May 06, 202623 minEp. 146

How a Small-Town Esthetician Built an Industry-Changing Brand

Born in a tiny Texas town and raised through hardship, Heather Cash never had a roadmap to success. After losing her father at a young age and navigating life without mentors, she built Aggieland Aesthetics MedSpa from the ground up through resilience, discipline, and relentless self-belief. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Heather opens up about overcoming trauma, surviving the chaos of entrepreneurship, and becoming one of the most outspoken voices in the aesthetics industry. She shares ...

May 06, 202629 minEp. 145

From Suitcase to Beverly Hills Smile Artist

Dr. Sep Pouresa, a Beverly Hills cosmetic dentist known for transformative smile makeovers, shares the journey behind the artistry, discipline, and resilience that shaped his work. Born in Montreal to immigrant parents, Sep saw early how sacrifice, long nights, and relentless focus could create a different future. In this episode, he opens up about arriving in the United States with nothing but a suitcase, sleeping on clothes in an empty apartment, facing rejection across 36 practices, and event...

May 01, 202620 minEp. 142

How a Root Cause Doctor Helps People Reclaim Energy

Diane Kazer joins Living Your Legacy to challenge the way people think about energy, toxins, healing, and long-term health. As founder of CHI Holistic Health Ministry, she explains why so many people feel exhausted, inflamed, stuck, or disconnected from their body despite doing “all the right things.” Through root cause medicine, detoxification, peptides, regenerative health, healthy swaps, and non-toxic living, Diane explores how people can begin restoring their body’s natural design. This conv...

May 01, 202633 minEp. 141

How a Dentist Discovered the Hidden Sleep Epidemic

Most people think dentistry stops at teeth. But for this airway-focused dentist, that belief shattered after seeing the hidden impact of sleep disordered breathing and airway health on long-term wellbeing. From childhood trauma to building a multi-practice business, she now helps patients uncover the real root cause of fatigue, anxiety, and chronic illness. This episode explores how poor breathing, disrupted sleep, and overlooked early development shape a lifetime of health, and what can be done...

May 01, 202617 minEp. 142

Founder of Buckaroo Chew on Faith, Purpose, and Building a Natural Baby Brand

Jamie Ackermann, founder of Buckaroo Chew, shares the deeply personal journey that led her to build a purpose-driven baby brand rooted in faith, motherhood, and natural wellness. After years of struggling with self-worth and purpose, a series of life-changing moments reshaped her path, including the miracle birth of her daughter. When her child began teething, Jamie discovered a simple solution that would become Buckaroo Chew, an all-natural baby teething chew made from vegetable tanned leather ...

Apr 24, 202614 minEp. 138

Founder of One’s Purpose Reveals How Traffickers Groom Families

A survivor of abuse and manipulation, the founder of One’s Purpose shares how a near encounter with a human trafficking network changed the direction of her life forever. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, she reveals how faith, resilience, and a commitment to protecting vulnerable youth shaped a growing anti-trafficking movement focused on prevention, awareness, and healing. Drawing from personal experience with grooming and trauma, she explains the warning signs families often miss and why...

Apr 24, 202614 minEp. 140

Cancer Survivor and Founder of ReNu Medical Expanding Rural Dermatology Care

Dr. Jacqueline Youtsos is a physician, cancer survivor, and founder of ReNu Medical & Spa who built a growing network of dermatology clinics across underserved rural communities. After surviving melanoma during residency and later battling colon cancer while running her practice, she refused to slow down. Instead, she expanded access to dermatology care across Kansas, Missouri, and New Mexico while raising a family and leading a thriving medical business. In this episode, she shares the mind...

Apr 24, 202612 minEp. 139

Art R Us Founder on Rebuilding Through Faith and Loss

Matthew Snider, founder of Art R Us, shares the deeply personal journey behind a faith-driven mission that rises from loss, disruption, and radical surrender. From building a successful roofing company in Florida to facing hurricane devastation, family grief, and a total reset, he reveals how pain, purpose, and obedience reshape the legacy he wants to leave. As he reflects on contemporary fine art, personal ministry, and the calling behind immersive art experiences, Matthew challenges listeners ...

Apr 23, 202628 minEp. 135

Health Insurance Agency Founder Helping Americans Avoid Medical Bankruptcy

The founder of Katherine Moskal Health Plans shares the journey from personal struggle to building a thriving multi-state health insurance agency dedicated to helping individuals and small business owners secure the right coverage. After facing financial hardship, rejection, and the pressure of raising a child while launching a business, she turned resilience into purpose. In this conversation, she explains why health insurance education matters, how entrepreneurs can build a business from nothi...

Apr 23, 202614 minEp. 137

UBC Insurance President on Trauma, Healing, and Leadership

Kassie Kennaugh, president of UBC Insurance, shares the hard-earned journey behind becoming a resilient leader, single mother, and businesswoman shaped by trauma, healing, and choice. In this Living Your Legacy conversation, she opens up about anxiety, self-worth, therapy, faith, and the daily discipline it takes to keep moving forward when the past still echoes. She speaks honestly about military service, motherhood, authentic leadership, and building a values-driven life without pretending the...

Apr 23, 202631 minEp. 136

Immigrant Investor Who Turned Debt Into Creative Freedom

Elena Denisova Clark shares the journey behind leaving a successful legal career in Russia to rebuild her life in the United States with debt, uncertainty, and big creative dreams. Now a real estate investor, actress, and creator, she explains how financial literacy and strategic investing allowed her to transform rejection and setbacks into opportunity. In this conversation, Elena breaks down the mindset, risks, and practical strategies that helped her build cash flowing properties while contin...

Apr 21, 202625 minEp. 134

SelfFull Founder on Human-Centered AI and Purpose-Driven Growth

Anya Smith, founder of SelfFull, shares the personal and professional journey that led her from a successful career at Meta to launching a purpose-driven startup focused on human-centered AI. After years pursuing traditional definitions of success, a layoff forced Anya to question what fulfillment really meant and pushed her to build something aligned with purpose and personal growth. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, she explains how SelfFull is designed to help coaches streamline workflow...

Apr 16, 202625 minEp. 133

Founder of Malía Extensions on Building a Salon Empire

Dimitra Louro, founder of Malía Extensions and creator of the Butterfly Method, shares the unconventional journey behind building a thriving beauty empire. A high school dropout who opened her first salon at just 22, she explains how relentless hustle, mentorship from multiple business coaches, and a deep understanding of the hairstylist community helped her grow a successful salon brand, extension line, and scalp wellness spa. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Dimitra reveals the real chal...

Apr 16, 202616 minEp. 129

Head of Waxing by Brandie on Turning Adversity Into Confidence

Founder of Waxing by Brandie, Brandie Fiorenza shares the deeply personal journey that led her to build a purpose driven beauty business rooted in empathy, resilience, and confidence. After surviving rectal cancer, sepsis, and nearly two years of recovery, she returned to work with a new mindset and a clear mission. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, Brandie reveals how adversity shaped her approach to entrepreneurship and why creating a safe, transfriendly waxing studio matters so deeply to...

Apr 16, 202619 minEp. 131

How a Playboy Scout Built a Nationwide Empire

Tiffanie L Craddock, founder and CEO of TLC Models, joins LIVING YOUR LEGACY to share how she turned painful firsthand experiences in the modeling world into a business built on empowerment, professionalism, and trust. After facing sexual harassment, late payments, and a lack of respect in the industry, she launched TLC Models & Talent in 2013 to create a better path for women and gig workers. In this episode, she opens up about building a nationwide event staffing agency, growing through wo...

Apr 16, 202621 minEp. 130

Founder of Help-Care Network Building Global Healthcare Support Movement

Rebecca Klassen, founder of Help-Care Network, shares the deeply personal journey that led her to build a global platform designed to support patients navigating complex medical challenges. After a devastating car accident and years of misdiagnosis, vision loss, and strokes, Rebecca experienced firsthand how difficult it can be to find the right support during a healthcare crisis. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, she reveals how those experiences inspired her to create a movement focused o...

Apr 16, 202622 minEp. 132

Faith-Driven Coach Helping Women Unlock Emotional Money

Faith-driven empowerment coach, speaker, and author Teresa Ford shares the personal journey that led her to help women break free from limiting beliefs and generational trauma. Drawing from her own experiences of transformation, she explains how reconnecting with inner strength allows women to step into clarity, confidence, and personal freedom. In this conversation, Ford explores the concept behind her upcoming book Making Emotional Money , describing how many people overlook the deep emotional...

Apr 15, 20267 minEp. 128

Stringtown Animal Hospital Owner Building the Future of Pet Care with AI

Dr. Elizabeth Scott is a pioneering veterinarian and owner of Stringtown Animal Hospital. Known for her expertise and use of advanced technology in pet healthcare, Dr. Scott discusses how AI and digital innovations are revolutionizing the veterinary industry. Listeners gain insight into her journey, from beginning as a relief vet to owning a successful practice, and what sets her clinic apart in terms of culture and tech adoption. The conversation explores the challenges and rewards of operating...

Mar 31, 202621 minEp. 125

Connection Retreat Founder on Healing Loneliness and Building Real Human Bonds

Mindy Peterman, a master at facilitating genuine connections, shares her journey from conceiving the idea of a book on adult friendship to envisioning larger community-building endeavors. She speaks passionately about the barriers that prevent meaningful human interaction, such as trauma and isolation, and how her retreats aim to address these issues by promoting openness and empathy. This episode is a treasure trove for listeners interested in deepening their relational experiences and fosterin...

Mar 31, 202618 minEp. 127

Founder of Bishop Life Reveals How to Heal Trauma and Rebuild Your Life

Michelle Bishop is a purpose-driven life coach, author, and the founder of Bishop Life. Michelle shares her personal story of overcoming adversity, discussing how her battles with childhood trauma, domestic abuse, and severe health challenges shaped her into a life coach who is well-versed in guiding others toward healing and self-improvement. Her narrative serves as a beacon of hope for individuals striving to overcome their own obstacles in life. Michelle Bishop reveals the foundational elemen...

Mar 31, 202622 minEp. 126

CityStudApparel Founder: Turning Pain Into a Fashion Brand That Inspires Thousands

Carolyn Daniels is the inspirational founder behind CityStudApparel, a brand that transcends typical fashion lines by embedding personal stories and motivational messages into its designs. Carolyn dives deep into the journey of turning her passion for fashion into a successful entrepreneurial venture. She explains how her personal challenges and triumphs are woven into the fabric of her clothing line, bringing a unique and genuine connection to her customers. Through empowering messages and dura...

Mar 31, 202614 minEp. 124

Somatic Healing Expert on Escaping Abuse and Rewriting Your Nervous System

Cassandra Love Lambert, a leading somatic transformation coach with personal experiences of childhood trauma, dedicates her career to guiding women through the complexities of healing unprocessed trauma and helping them break free from cycles of abuse and neglect. She shares insights about the importance of transforming pain into power, using body-centered healing approaches to achieve real change. Through an engaging dialogue, Cassandra and the host discuss the evolution of societal openness to...

Mar 30, 202617 minEp. 123

AYA Art of Aerial Founder on Healing Postpartum Depression Through Aerial Yoga

Michelle Frank 's unique studio combines aerial arts and yoga to foster healing and self-discovery, especially aimed at supporting mothers. This episode dives into Michelle's journey from postpartum depression to finding solace and a renewed sense of purpose through aerial arts, transforming her personal struggle into a thriving community sanctuary in Lakeway, Austin. Michelle shares her passion for aerial arts, debunking the misconception that it is solely for circus or gymnastic activities. In...

Mar 13, 202617 minEp. 119

Adventure Travel Entrepreneur on Designing Bucket-List Trips With Cultural Depth

Sheyla Paz, an accomplished travel expert, and the founder of Sheyla Adventure Travel, shares her adventurous journey of connecting people to unique travel experiences. Sheyla combines personal resilience and cultural heritage in her work with Sheyla Adventure Travel, offering immersive travel experiences that are far beyond ordinary. From helping individuals realize their travel dreams to sharing touching stories of family and cultural ties, this conversation dives into the heart of adventure t...

Mar 13, 202624 minEp. 120

Co-Founder of Monarch Master Injectors on Reversing Aging and Empowering 1,100+ Nurses

Brenda Rocha is a dynamic and influential figure in the field of healthcare, entrepreneurship, and education. From her beginnings on a dairy farm to founding a groundbreaking training company, Brenda’s story is one of resilience, empowerment, and a relentless pursuit of wellness. As the co-founder of Monarch Master Injectors, she has empowered over 1,100 nurses, emphasizing patient-centered care and holistic wellness. Join us as Brenda discusses the powerful impact of alternative wellness practi...

Mar 13, 202618 minEp. 121

Life Coach on Raising a Trans Child and Choosing Love Over Religious Doctrine

Meagan Schultz Skidmore, a seasoned life coach and fierce advocate for LGBTQ+ empowerment, to discuss the personal journey of parenting a transgender child within a conservative faith context. Meagan shares her initial fears and the subsequent pivot in her beliefs, highlighting the importance of listening to her inner voice and embracing authenticity. As a visionary leader, she illustrates how her inner transformation encouraged others to break free from silence and isolation, especially mothers...

Mar 13, 202610 minEp. 118
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