My Legacy Podcast

In this My Legacy Bonus Drop, EGOT winner John Legend reflects on the lessons his children have taught him – and how those lessons shape everything from his activism to his music. 

He opens up about parenting with purpose, finding fulfillment through family, and mentoring the next generation on The Voice. With a heartfelt story from his plus one Dr. Andre Perry, this episode is all about love, legacy, and lifting others. 

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John Legend is one of only 21 people to achieve EGOT status. But before the global acclaim, he knew what injustice looked like – up close. 

In this episode of My Legacy, John opens up to hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger about the systems that failed his family, and the fight to fix them. With his plus one, Dr. Andre Perry, a leading scholar on housing and equity, John shares how they’re rewriting what it means to build wealth, invest in community, and live your values. 

• John’s personal story of growing up with economic instability  

• Dr. Perry’s powerful explanation of redlining and housing discrimination 

• What HUMANLEVEL is doing to bring equity into local government 

• How John and Chrissy raise their kids with purpose and presence 

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In this special Best of My Legacy bonus episode, hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger revisit powerful conversations with women who have redefined what it means to be strong. 

From the grit we inherit to the vulnerability we choose, these trailblazers share the moments that shaped them — and the people who helped them hold onto their voice.  

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

• Mel Robbins on building grit and asking for what you deserve 

• Sarah Jakes Roberts on giving the next generation permission to be who they are 

• Jemele Hill on why real strength includes vulnerability 

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Feminist icon, journalist, and Ms. Magazine co-founder Gloria Steinem opens up about the moments that defined her life — from an unconventional childhood to the 1963 March on Washington — and how each shaped her fight for equality. 

With her closest collaborator and friend Amy Richards, Gloria joins hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, sharing the truth behind building movements, challenging norms, and keeping hope alive across generations. 

Together, they reveal how: 

• Hope isn’t wishful thinking — it’s a plan for change 

• Your enemies say as much about your values as your friends do 

• Diversity is a gift, not an obligation 

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In this My Legacy Bonus Drop, actress and activist Sophia Bush joins her ride-or-die Nia Batts for a heart-opening conversation on what 15 years of chosen family, activism, and dance breaks have taught them. 

• Why exposure—not just education—is a hidden privilege 

• The truth about broken systems (and how to outgrow them) 

• Years that ask, years that answer—and how to tell the difference 

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Actress, producer and activist Sophia Bush opens up about the moment she knew she couldn’t keep living the life everyone expected of her—and how walking away led to something deeper. 

With her best friend and business partner Nia Batts, Sophia joins hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, sharing the truth behind reinvention, resilience, and the relationships that hold us up when we finally say “no more.” 

Together, they reveal how: 

• Choosing yourself is the bravest thing you’ll do 

• Real friendship is your anchor through change 

• Healing fuels purpose—and better business 

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In this My Legacy Bonus Drop, best-selling author and leadership visionary Simon Sinek reflects on the joy he witnessed in rural Kenya—and how one woman’s story shook his beliefs about success, wealth, and what it means to live well. 

• What a mud-hut village taught him about true happiness 

• Why connection—not comfort—is the antidote to our addiction to wealth 

• The surprising science behind fulfillment and imagination 

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NYT bestselling author and influential voice on leadership and connection, Simon Sinek, joins hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger for his most personal conversation yet. 

From the heartbreak that shaped his worldview to his radical approach to connection, Simon unpacks the hidden skills of friendship, how to listen without fixing, and why discomfort is key to healing division. 

• Why your friendships may be failing—and how to fix them 

• The skill of “extreme listening” and how it builds bridges across any divide 

• What to say (and not say) when someone you love is in pain 

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What if chasing happiness is actually keeping us from what we truly need? 

In this special Best of My Legacy episode, hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger dive into the deeper truth behind a fulfilled life – what  it is, what gets in the way, and how we can build it. 

You’ll hear: 

• Dr. Sanjay Gupta on how attitude, empathy, and reciprocal altruism change our biology and fuel true well-being 

• Mel Robbins on escaping the “happiness trap” and learning to live for meaning, not milestones 

• Jay Shetty & Radhi Devlukia on how to reconnect with yourself, your community, and something greater 

• Martin Sheen on finding joy in the face of darkness—and the campaign trail moment that gave him hope for America 

• And in a special sneak peek at Season 2, Simon Sinek shares why most of us lack the skills to be a true friend ... and how building real connection is the key to fulfillment 

This is your invitation to stop chasing the next achievement and start living the life that matters most. 

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It’s wedding season—and in this special best-of episode of My Legacy, we’re going beyond romance to explore what truly sustains a lifelong partnership.  

Hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger sit down with some of the most inspiring couples we’ve met to uncover the real work – and real joy – of lasting love. 

• Jay Shetty opens up about allowing your partner to be your guru. 

• Sarah Jakes Roberts reflects on releasing the pride of independence to embrace true partnership.  

• Serita Jakes reveals the one issue couples must stop ignoring before they say “I do.” 

• CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta and his wife Rebecca share the rituals that keep them grounded, despite the chaos of raising kids and running two high-powered careers. 

Whether you're in love, healing from love, or hoping to find it—this episode will meet you right where you are. 

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