For better or worse, so much of you are—and the person you become—is tied to your family of origin. Now, imagine if everything you knew about that family began to unravel overnight. That’s exactly what happened to Steve Osborne. A successful tech entrepreneur, sales trainer, and commercial real estate investor, Steve’s family roots and heritage seemed to not stray too far from his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. A dedicated family man, at the encouragement of his wife, Steve took an at-home DNA test to answer some questions about his ethnicity. What he learned was much more than he bargained for. That simple DNA test led Steve to the earthshattering realization that his dad was not his biological father. From there, dominoes about his family and heritage began to fall in rapid succession. With the help of his wife, Becky, a part-time forensic genealogist, Steve walked the arduous, emotionally taxing, and ultimately freeing journey of trying to untangle just exactly who he is. Overnight, Steve had become a member of a group he previously didn’t even know existed—DNA orphans.  A few months ago, Steve released his first book detailing his incredible journey: DNA—Did Not Anticipate: How One Man’s Search For His Roots Changed His Past, Future, and Definition of Family. https://amzn.to/3IC82y5 Steve’s stranger-than-fiction story has to be heard to be believed. He has so much to share with us about identity, connection, and resilience,   Brief legal disclaimer: This podcast is intended for informational purposes only. The ideas and opinions on this episode do not constitute tax, legal or investment advice. Listeners should seek the input of their own tax, legal, and financial planning professionals before acting on any of the information provided. Any speaker on this podcast expresses ideas that are subjective to the time of the recording, and are subject to change without notice, and are not always indicative of the opinions of the underwriters of this show. This episode should not replace the diligence of a full financial plan with a financial planning professional that can take your specific situation into account.