What's Your Legacy?

A native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Francine Lida Stone now divides her time between Pennsylvania and Oxfordshire, England. Francine is the granddaughter of the founder of the David Library of the American Revolution, Sol Feinstone, and the daughter of the Library’s first president and director, Ezra Stone. She serves as vice president of the board of the David Library. 

Francine holds a BA from Harvard University, a MA from University of London in English Literature, and a PhD in Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies from University of Manchester.

Bucks County Judge Clyde W. Waite is a senior county court judge, and the first and only African American judge in the county. Before he was elected to this countywide post in 2003, Waite served as a lawyer and a real estate broker.

In this conversation with Yvette, Judge Waite discusses his childhood in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, his unusual route to higher education, his work in the Civil Rights movement, and much more. 

Dr. Samir Akruk is known for his thriving medical practice in Pennsylvania, but his personal journey may be more unique than his patients realize. His journey has taken him from Beirut to Athens, Georgia to Juárez in pursuit of education and opportunities. In this episode, Dr. Akruk shares his story and explores the book he's writing for his family.

Yvette has an enlightening conversation with the ordained licensed interfaith minister, Reverend Dr. Sheila Gay Gross, fondly known as Sheila. Sheila is also a psychotherapist, counselor, wedding officiant and practitioner and teacher of meditation.

She shares her transformational journey to help others overcome barriers to knowing their true self and worth.

After a 30-year career as an interior designer, Joan Portman founded the Healing Environments program in 2008 at St. Mary Medical Center in Pennsylvania. This program enlisted the skills of over 350 off-site volunteers who created afghans, shawls and many other comfort items offered as gifts while visiting with patients.

In this episode, Joan talks with Yvette about this unique program and "Creating A Healing Place," a book she is writing about the program and staff. 

In the "I’ve Learned What Matters Most" series, Yvette expresses her legacy in lessons learned. She reflects on helping her daughter, Diana, a teenager at the time, to understand her special gifts. When Yvette adopted her daughter at the age of 14, Yvette saw within a few months how special Diana was in her ability to learn quickly, adjust well and care very deeply. What was more important was having Diana embrace her unique talents and special gifts.

In the "I’ve Learned What Matters Most" series, Yvette expresses her legacy in lessons learned. When Yvette adopted her daughter, Diana, at age 14 from the country of Zambia, a major hurdle for Diana was making new friends. Yvette reflects on the trials and tribulations presented and how Diana addressed the problem by being a good friend. 

In the “I’ve Learned What Matters Most” series, Yvette expresses her legacy in lessons learned. Abundance can be obtained when you give that which you seek. If you desire something, you must seek to give that same thing. It is all about the interpretation and unconditional give for what you seek.

In the “I’ve Learned What Matters Most” series, Yvette expresses her legacy in lessons learned. She reflects on enjoying a precious moment with her then 3-year-old daughter on a Center City street in Philadelphia. She learned that you don't have to travel the world for important life lessons which are often right in your own backyard.

In the “I’ve Learned What Matters Most” series, Yvette expresses her legacy in lessons learned. She reflects on Making a Difference in the lives of not only her own children but the children of her previous College For Kids program. In her experience, Yvette has learned that when making a difference for others, she benefits just as much, if not more.