What's Your Legacy?

What's Your Legacy?

By Yvette E. Taylor, EsquireSociety & CultureEducation
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What's Your Legacy? episodes

  • Michelle Cassandra Johnson - Legacy of Spiritual Nourishment
    Yvette talks with Michelle Cassandra Johnson who is an author, activist, spiritual teacher, racial equity consultant and educator. Michelle share with Yvette that her approach to her life and work comes from a place of knowing that we are, we can, and we must heal individually and collectively. Michelle's new book is You Are Protected - Invoking Spiritual Support to Sustain Your Energy.
    32 min
  • Tracee Stanley - Legacy of Sacred Rituals

    Yvette talks with Tracee Stanley, the author of Living Ritual: Infuse Each Day with Purpose and Spirit and the bestselling books Radiant Rest: Yoga Nidra for Deep Relaxation and Awakened Clarity and The Luminous Self: Sacred Yogic Practices & Rituals to Remember Who You Are. In her conversation with Yvette, Tracee shares sacred rituals that anyone can practice to bring purpose and presence in their daily life. Tracee is the founder of Empowered Life Circle, a sacred community and portal of practices, rituals, and Tantric teachings inspired by more than 30 years of studentship in Sri Vidya Tantra and the teachings of the Himalayan Masters. Tracee is devoted to sharing the wisdom of yoga nidra, rest, meditation, self-inquiry, nature as a teacher, and ancestor reverence. She holds certificates from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Advanced Eco-Therapy, New Thinking, Best Practices, and Emerging Modalities, and a certificate in Advanced Ecopsychology.

    36 min
  • Marissa Christie - Legacy of a Non-profit Leader - United Way

    Yvette talks with Marissa Christie, President & CEO of United Way of Bucks County. Marissa shares with Yvette her passion for the non-profit work she helped develop at United Way. She created and scaled the HELP Center, an innovative model that combines immediate essentials, trusted guidance, and access to a network of services in one place, helping thousands of families move from crisis to stability. Marissa's recent honors include being named a Philadelphia Titan 100, a Philadelphia Business Journal Woman of Distinction, Children First's Advocate of the Year, and the inaugural recipient of Bucks County Community College's Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Leadership Award.

    United Way of Bucks County: https://www.uwbucks.org/

    38 min
  • Morgan Maxwell Diprimo - Legacy of Eating Disorder Advocacy

    Yvette has a conversation with Morgan Maxwell Diprimo about a critical and very impactful health issue facing our society today. Morgan is the Founder and President of Align33 Media and creator of Mind Over Mirror, a documentary and educational initiative focused on eating disorder awareness, prevention, and early intervention. Morgan shares her longtime advocacy and personal experience with an eating disorder. Through storytelling, media, and public engagement, Morgan is working to change the conversation around eating disorders and help save lives.

    Align33 Media: https://align33media.org/; https://www.instagram.com/align33media/

    28 min
  • Jamie Driver - Legacy of "The Red Queen'" a professional Bare-Knuckle fighter

    Yvette's conversation with Jamie Driver explores what perseverance is like for a mixed martial arts and Bare-Knuckle boxer. Jamie is the reigning welterweight world champion with Bare Knuckle Boxing (BKB). She began her career in mixed martial arts before transitioning into bare knuckle boxing during COVID. Jamie's journey has been defined by perseverance. She shared with Yvette that while competing in mixed martial arts, she faced a life-threatening health crisis that nearly ended her career. Following her most recent bout, Jamie is recovering from a significant arm and wrist injury that required surgery. Through it all, she now has her sights set pursuing a second world title in the 140-pound division.

    23 min
  • Veronica Alston - Legacy of Golden Dew Drop

    Yvette talks with Veronica Alston, the founder of Golden Dew Drop, a health and wellness brand of natural and botanical products designed to support everyday holistic self-care. Veronica shared her strong faith in God's healing powers and how through prayer God has shared the formulas for her products. Listen to this episode and hear how Veronica's customers have responded to her body pain oil and hair growth treatment.

    29 min
  • Tara Bane - The Legacy of 9/11, 25 Years Later

    Yvette talks with Tara Bane about her book Evolution of a Heart. The book chronicles Tara's life from the age of 29 when she watched the World Trade Center's Twin Towers crumble while knowing her husband was inside. Over the 25 years since 9/11, Tara did the painstaking work of healing. The book provides life lessons that will serve all who read the book, and it is especially poignant for those who have faced a loss of any magnitude.

    34 min
  • Priya Guru - Legacy of a Restaurateur for Good
    Yvette talks with Priya Guru who is above all, a woman of faith and compassion. She is a restaurateur, animal rescue advocate, and founder of Guru's Guardian Angels, a nonprofit with a mission to save and improve the lives of stray animals around the world. She has built a life around food, community, and compassion—running Indian restaurants while using every meal served as a way to help rescue, rehabilitate, and protect stray animals, especially cows and dogs in India. Her journey has been shaped by both purpose and struggle. She believes true legacy is not measured by wealth, but by how many lives she can touch, protect, and uplift. Through her work, her voice, and her story, she hopes to inspire others to lead with courage, kindness, and purpose.
    28 min
  • Cynthia Fulford - Legacy of Dr. Auntie's Gourmet Popcorn
    Yvette talks with the dynamic owner of Dr. Auntie's Gourmet Popcorn, Cynthia Fulford. After more than 30 years in student development and higher education leadership, Cynthia transitioned into entrepreneurship. Dr. Auntie's Gourmet Popcorn is a specialty popcorn shop and production facility in Ewing, New Jersey. The business has become known for its fresh, preservative-free popcorn made daily in small batches, offering more than 60 unique flavors that transform a simple snack into a shared experience. Yvette loves Cynthia's take on legacy. Cynthia lives out the belief that legacy is not just what you leave behind—it's what you build, invest in, and pour into others every day. Cynthia and her work are a living legacy.
    35 min

About What's Your Legacy?

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Pennsylvania estate planning attorney Yvette E. Taylor, Esq. explores the extraordinary legacies of ordinary people.