Yvette's conversation with Kimberly Lundy, CEO of Lundy HR Consulting & Lundy’s Sweet Treats , is awe-inspiring. Kimberly makes sure small businesses have quality customized solutions to human resources. But her interest does not stop there. Through Lundy’s Sweet Treat’s, Kimberly offers a unique blend of southern and traditional style desserts and quiches. She treats each customer as a welcomed guest and part of the family....
Dec 21, 2023•23 min
Yvette talks with Villate Castor, a native of Haiti. Villate shares his experience growing up in a very remote village without potable water, sewer system or electricity, and emigrating to the United States. Through hard work and determination, Villate prospered as an entrepreneur and a premier real estate agent. He shares with Yvette how important it is for him to help the village of his birth and share the blessing bestowed on him.
Dec 14, 2023•34 min
Yvette talks with social entrepreneur, mental health expert and advocate, motivational speaker, author, and community leader Lorenzo P. Lewis. Lorenzo has started a major successful grassroot movement, training barbers and other front line workers to provide mental health support and education to men of color. Lorenzo shares with Yvette his message of transforming pain into purpose through sharing his own personal story and the Confess Project of America ....
Dec 07, 2023•24 min
Armando Leduc has successfully held many jobs in acting, singing, and dancing and has become a regular face in film and television. Yvette speaks with Armando about his roles in film and his current role as the founder CEO and Executive Producer of Leduc Entertainment . Like Armando, his company is multifaceted, offering social media marketing, videography, podcast production, photography, and much more.
Nov 30, 2023•32 min
Yvette discusses the importance of family and legacy with Andrew Hall, co-founder of No Story Lost . Andrew and his cousin started No Story Lost, after they recorded their grandfather's story. Andrew shared with Yvette how much hard work it was capturing his grandfather's story without a service to help. No Story Lost was born to help families capture legacies.
Nov 16, 2023•26 min
Yvette revisits the legacy of apartheid in South Africa with a white South African, Nico de Klerk. What initiatives can help change the devastating impact of apartheid and support a move for actual equality for all South Africans? The similarities between apartheid in South Africa and slavery in the United States can serve as guideposts for positive advancements for both nations. Visit Nico de Klerk's website or the StreetBiz Foundation to learn more....
Nov 10, 2023•32 min
Yvette's conversation with screenwriter and author, Lisa Hepner, delves into the genre of Christmas rmovies. Lisa enjoys Christmas romances for the happy endings, allowing people to take a break from the challenges and disappointments that one may experience in everyday life. When Lisa lost her mother to cancer, she wrote the " The Christmas Checklist " as a way to get through the holiday without her mother. Her book has not only helped her but others who have experienced such a significant loss...
Nov 02, 2023•28 min
Yvette speaks with Connie Carberg who broke barriers when she became the first woman scout for the NFL. Her noteworthy career with the New York Jets was recently highlighted in a feature for NFL Films, and her experiences were the primary focus of the book, Xs and Os Don't Mean I Love You: The Untold Story of the NFL’s First Female Scout .
Oct 26, 2023•28 min
Kashif Khan is author of The DNA Way: Unlock the Secrets of Your Genes to Reverse Disease, Slow Aging, and Achieve Optimal Wellness . He is also the host of the Unpilled podcast. His conversation with Yvette is insightful and thought provoking in the area of personalized medicine through genetic information.
Oct 19, 2023•31 min
Yvette speaks with Emily Boothroyd who is a certified financial planner and private wealth advisor with a background as an estate planning attorney. Yvette agrees with Emily that having an estate planning background supports a holistic approach to financial planning. Their conversation will benefit anyone looking to secure their financial legacy. There is no assurance that the techniques and strategies discussed are suitable for all investors or will yield positive outcomes. The purchase of cert...
Oct 12, 2023•30 min
Dawn Bloomer was a veterinarian who later became a professional business strategist and consultant. Yvette talks with Dawn about how she specializes in helping professionals and entrepreneurs leverage their strengths to achieve sustainable peak performance. Dawn is the founder of “Productive Pressure," which represents a philosophy and method that balances the drive for success with a safeguard against burnout. Dawn was able to garner her wisdom through her experiences in nurturing her veterinar...
Oct 05, 2023•39 min
Today’s guest is Debbie Weiss, an inspirational author, speaker and podcast host. August 9, 2023, was the launch of her new book, " On Second Thought, Maybe I Can. " In her book, she shares her remarkable journey of pursuing dreams despite facing numerous obstacles as a primary caregiver. Yvette talks with Debbie about her strengths as a care-giver and how she managed her own health while taking care of others.
Sep 28, 2023•30 min
Ending mass incarceration, stopping climate change, and creating new economic opportunities in overlooked communities are the chief missions of Dream.org . Yvette speaks with Dream.org's Chief People Officer, Rachel Lauren. As a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultant, Rachel's role at Dream.org supports her passions in making sure people, especially those in marginalized communities, are treated equitably and given opportunities to excel.
Sep 21, 2023•31 min
Yvette talks with educator and author, Merle R. Saferstein, about legacy journaling. After journaling most of her life, Merle culled through her journal for over 14 years to write Volume I and II of Living and Leaving My Legacy . Your legacy is important and Yvette's conversation with Merle focuses on how journaling can best serve in documenting your legacy."
Sep 14, 2023•31 min
In 2018, this podcast, What’s Your Legacy, was just a thought and now, in 2023, we celebrate our 5th season. The power of a story serves to motivate, encourage and, yes, to help you plan your estate. Continue listening and enjoy.
Sep 07, 2023•8 min
Yvette talks with the founders of Organize Me! Of New York , Annmarie Brogan and Marie Limpert. Annmarie and Marie are professional organizers and experts in the field of decluttering, space maximization and life-management strategies. They have an engaging discussion with Yvette about the book they co-authored, Beyond Tidy: Declutter Your Mind and Discover the Magic of Organized Living .
May 25, 2023•36 min
Yvette has a lively conversation with Siafa Lewis who anchors Eyewitness News on Philadelphia's CBS3. Prior to joining the station, Siafa spent seven years as a sports and news anchor at NBC5 in Chicago. He shares with Yvette his Liberia, West Africa roots and living in West Germany before moving to South Jersey. Connect with Siafa Lewis on Twitter: @Siafa_Lewis ; Facebook: Siafa Lewis ; and on Instagram: @SiafaLewis ....
May 18, 2023•27 min
Yvette’s conversation with Jamar Nicholas explores African American comics. Jamar Nicholas is an award-winning artist and educator who has dedicated his career to helping young people realize the power of cartooning. He aims to promote anti-bullying, healing, and kindness in his work, especially with his cartoon character, Leon.
May 11, 2023•29 min
Yvette has a conversation with Howard University student and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation scholarship recipient, Akayla Brown, who at 13 years of age founded Dimplez 4 Dayz. Dimplez 4 Dayz is a youth-led organization dedicated to empowering the youth voice and reducing youth violence in Philadelphia. Akayla shares with Yvette the resources and programs that enable young people to build confidence and fulfill their potential....
May 04, 2023•23 min
Yvette has a discussion with environmental educator Marissa Jacobs. Marissa focuses on blending the arts with science in order to deepen understanding and build stronger connections between people and the natural world. She shared with Yvette her extensive naturalist experience and how everyone can become more environmentally conscious and engaged.
Apr 27, 2023•27 min
Yvette's conversation with Patricia Ward Kelly explores the legacy of Gene Kelly: the star of hit movies including Singing In the Rain and An American in Paris. Patricia Ward Kelly is the wife of Gene Kelly. With the precision of a professional biographer, she shares much about the works of Gene Kelly. Patricia has devoted her life to preserving and protecting the legacy of her famous and much older husband, something she addresses with Yvette.
Apr 20, 2023•33 min
Yvette’s discussion with returning guest, Joan Portman, who has released her book, Creative Healing Places – Stories of Hope Comfort and Inspiration, is about the legacy of a writer’s journey. The writing process and getting a book published is a journey, not a race. Joan shares the challenges, surprises and remarkable gems which are as precious as gold. Joan Portman, Founder & Owner, Healing Environmnents, LLC Inspirational Speaker, Trainer, Author www.joanportman.com...
Apr 13, 2023•35 min
Yvette speaks about effective job hunting with Abby Kohut, an award-winning Human Resources professional and the President of Staffing Symphony LLC. Abby is credited with offering thousands of people jobs from all industries and at all levels of employment during her recruiting career. She is known in the industry as “Absolutely Abby" and her website, AbsolutelyAbby.com , was selected as one of the Top 100 Websites for Your Career. She also hosts calls for job-seekers at CareerWakeUpCalls.com ....
Apr 06, 2023•22 min
Yvette speaks with Patt Morrison, the author of Don't Stop the Presses! Truth, Justice and the American Newspaper. Patt shares with Yvette the background of her writing experience as a Los Angeles Times writer, columnist and podcaster. Patt shares two Pulitzer Prizes. She has covered stories from presidential campaigns to the Super Bowl and the death of Princess Diana and has won six Emmys and a dozen Golden Mike awards. Patt stresses the importance to democracy and a civil society served by the...
Mar 30, 2023•25 min
Yvette talks with Dr. Ivette Ruiz about Healing By Growing Farms , an initiative founded by Dr. Ruiz. Dr. Ruiz has used her healing from a traumatic brain injury to help other trauma victim survivors heal by connecting with nature and the environment.
Mar 23, 2023•26 min
Yvette's conversation with Mark Goodman reflects on the transition to music television. Mark is a radio host, TV personality, actor, and one of the original MTV video jockeys. He shares his journey of over four decades in the music industry.
Mar 16, 2023•36 min
Yvette's discussion with Activist Actress Alexandra Paul covers Alexandra's multifaceted career and social engagement. Though most known for starring on the TV series Baywatch for 5 seasons, Alexandra has often been arrested for peaceful civil disobedience around issues of human rights, peace, the environment and animals. She also cooked for and served the houseless of West LA every Monday night with Food Not Bombs : an all-volunteer movement that recovers food that would otherwise be discarded,...
Mar 09, 2023•30 min
Yvette has an engaging conversation with Rev. Karmen Michael Smith about his groundbreaking book, Holy Queer: The Coming Out of Christ . Rev. Smith is a theologian and cultural critic who has written his book as an expression of the gift of being gay. He serves as the Executive Director of the Center for Community Engagement and Social Justice at Union Theological Seminary.
Mar 02, 2023•32 min
Through her own spiritual exploration, Valerie Brown found hope and courage when facing life’s devasting challenges and loss. Yvette’s discussion with Valerie, a Buddhist-Quaker Dharma teacher, facilitator and executive coach, seeks to answer or provide a guide to answering, “Who am I?” and “What is my purpose?" Valerie Brown is an award-winning author. Her latest book, Hope Leans Forward , can be ordered at www.valeriebrown.us .
Feb 23, 2023•32 min
Yvette met with the first African-American President of Bucks County Community College. Dr. Felicia Ganther will lead the community college as its fifth president in the College’s 57-year history. Prior to Dr. Ganther's appointment in 2021, she was the associate vice chancellor for student affairs at Maricopa County Community College in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Ganther has a remarkable record of accomplishments, both as an educator, administrator, and strong advocate for students.
Feb 16, 2023•37 min
