Here in Utah I was able to interview in person Miyo Strong, who is the Smart Defense Program Director for the Elizabeth Smart and Malouf Foundation. Miyo is a remarkably talented person who is also a photographer and is just about to become a black belt in Jiu Jitsu. It was a great pleasure to talk with her about the legacy she is leaving behind through her work to end the victimization and exploitation of sexual assault through education, healing, and advocacy. You can learn more about her work at: https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/smart-defense

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It was such a pleasure to sit down to interview the wonderfully talented Ashley Hess who’s a singer/songwriter and who you might remember from the 2019 version of American Idol.  In this interview Ashley talks to me about her journey as a musician as well as her values and the legacies she’s inherited and those she is seeking to leave behind. I hope you enjoy this conversation and are inspired. Please check out some of Ashley’s music at https://www.ashleyhessmusic.com/ and on most of the music streaming platforms.

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Recently I was able to interview Chief Shon Barnes who is the Chief of Police in Madison, Wisconsin. I first met Chief Barnes when I was co-facilitating the Council on Policing Reforms and Race for the National Policing Institute. He is an impressive member of the next generation of leaders that are emerging in policing in America. Chief Barnes also is part of the 54th Mile Policing Project which is a documentary about a 54 mile walk he took from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama retracing the steps of Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis. In this interview I spoke about Chief Barnes' values and about the legacy that he's inherited and the one that he is seeking to leave behind.

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It was a pleasure to be able to interview Kacie Malouf who is the co-founder of Malouf, a luxury bedding and furniture manufacturer as well as chair of the Malouf Foundation which works to confront sexual exploitation in children. Kacie talks about her family and background growing up and the legacy she’s is leaving behind.

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I recently was able to interview Michele Worobiec who is the Director for the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (NAMSDL) where she provides technical assistance in the drug treatment and prevention community as well as in law enforcement. It was a pleasure to hear about the legacy she inherited and the one she is leaving behind.

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I had the privilege to interview Chimes as She Walks who is part of the Cheyenne River Band of the Lakota Tribe. Chimes as She Walks is a third generation descendent of Crazy Horse. She has a very interesting story that intersects a lot with what has gone wrong with how the US Government has treated Indian country. She is an amazing person with an important voice. 

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In today’s podcast I spoke with my longtime friend Diane Riibe who shared with us her personal story about overcoming hardships in her life and how they shaped her family and her life’s work. Diane has been a great influence as a national advocate related to alcohol policy, underaged drinking, and drinking and driving issues. 

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Today I interview Darrel Stephens who is the former Executive Director of Major Cities Chiefs Association and currently is the Co-Director of Policing, Security Technology & Private Security Research and Policy Institute at Florida State University. He was a subject matter expert with the President’s Taskforce for 21st Century Policing where I got to know him well. His experience as a law enforcement officer and police chief has given him an important voice in our police reform efforts. 

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It was very interesting speaking with Marcelo Mainzer from Lakewood, Colorado. Marcelo is an imagineer and innovator. He has served in many different roles in his life. His big idea is to open a 21st century style village for veterans. I loved hearing about the legacy he inherited and now the legacy he is leaving.

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Today I interview Howard Powers from his home in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Howard works as a Master Trainer for Blue Courage. It’s an organization that works to help capture the heart, mind and souls of people working in the criminal justice system. They focus on their health, wholeness and healing in their lives while working in an occupation that deals with a tremendous amount of stress.

This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.

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The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives.

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