What's Your Legacy?

Yvette shares her encounter with the legendary Sidney Poitier after reading his book, The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography. Though Sidney Poitier passed on January 6, 2022 at the age of 94,  his extraordinary life, humanity, wisdom and kindness has and will continue to make a difference in the world and for those he inspired. 

Knowing your ancestry is a way to understand your legacy. Author, educator and researcher, Dr. Marion T. Lane reflects on her genealogy journey with Yvette. Dr. Lane's father, 101 at the time of this podcast, often told his daughter that her ancestors served with distinction in the Civil and Revolutionary Wars. However, it became real for her when she viewed the PBS Special “African American Lives” in February 2006 which featured her family, the Brown Family of Charles City County, Virginia, as a free Black family dating back to colonial times. Her quest began and she is now one of the few African American members of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. As a retired educator, she realized the importance of this information for African American children and has written 2 children's books: Patriots of African Descent in the Revolutionary War, Part 1 and More Than One Ancestry, Part 2. She has 2 more books to be released in the next year.

Yvette talks with fellow Morgan State University alumnus Donald M. Schuler Jr. Donald is an award-winning screenwriter, voiceover artist, actor, acting coach, singer-songwriter and motivational speaker. As a two-time TEDx Talk speaker, he has traveled the country on speaking tours inspiring and empowering people. He shares with Yvette his energetic personality and philosophy on life that will inspire us all.

Yvette begins the 4th season of What's Your Legacy and the 17th Client Appreciation recognition with several new episodes. In this episode, Yvette talks with State Senator Steve Santarsiero. Senator Santarsiero represents the 10th District covering much of Bucks County with a population of over 259,000. Senator Santarsiero talks with Yvette about his role in serving the interest of children and his leadership on environmental protection, women's health issues, infrastructure investment and gun violence prevention.

Yvette talks again with Robyn Scott Johnson on the release of her book Joyful Living: A Story of Faith and Family. The book chronicles the medical challenges of Robyn's daughters – one life-altering and the other life-threatening. Yvette's first conversation with Robyn was in 2019. She speaks now with Robyn and her daughters, Janai and Jayla Johnson. The conversation is both heartwarming and inspiring.  The miracle stories of Janai and Jayla will change all who read their mother's book. 

Yvette speaks with fellow estate planning attorney, Maureen Anderson, whose practice is exclusively dedicated to elder law. Maureen's practice has a focus on long-term care planning, Medicare and Medicaid and other important similar issues. Maureen has extensive experience working on behalf of clients with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias to make sure families needs are addressed in the best possible way for the family.

Yvette chats with author Becky Diamond, the author of The Thousand Dollar Dinner. This book tells the unique story of a 19th-century "Top Chef"-style competition between Philadelphia restaurateur James Parkinson and the Delmonico family of New York. She is also the author of Mrs. Goodfellow: The Story of America's First Cooking School.

Yvette's conversation with Kathleen Welsh Beveridge explores the important work of nonprofits. Kathy is a founder and President of the Bucks County Women’s Advocacy Coalition and the President of her own company, Spark Nonprofit Consulting, which helps small and middle sized nonprofits with fundraising, board development and strategic planning. Enjoy Yvette's conversation with Kathy. You may be called to become an advocate of the work of nonprofits.

Yvette talks with civil rights activist, cable TV entrepreneur and lifelong Quaker Norval Reese about his legacy. From marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., meeting the Dalai Lama, running for political office, and successfully pioneering cable TV in Poland, Norval Reece’s life has been an amazing journey. His humble beginnings exemplifies that we all can use our gifts to make a difference in the world and lives of others.

Jewelry designer Diana Vincent is one of Bucks County’s best-known artists and business owners. The niece of American fashion designer James Galanos, Diana owns and operates Diana Vincent Inc. with one location in Bucks County and a second nearby in New Jersey. Diana describes her jewelry designs as “simple, fluid and sensual” and has been exhibited at the National Ornamental Metal Museum, the Gemological Institute of America and the Kent State Art Museum. Her jewelry has also been seen on the red carpet at the Oscars and has been featured in Vogue, InStyle, Town & Country, and Modern Bride.