What's Your Legacy?

In the “I’ve Learned What Matters Most” series, Yvette expresses her legacy in lessons learned. Choosing peace has served Yvette well in raising her now-grown daughters. Throughout all of life’s challenges, conflicts and decisions, being patient brings peace.

In the “I’ve Learned What Matters Most” series, Yvette expresses her legacy in lessons learned. When there is imbalance in nature, like too much rain or an influx of ladybugs, danger or damage ensues.  This can also happen in a life out of balance. Yvette shares what she does in seeking a balanced life. 

In the “I’ve Learned What Matters Most” series, Yvette shares her perspectives on what matters most in life. In this third episode, Yvette shares why it is important to go after what you want and not allow fear to make you settle for less. Never settle for what is easily within your reach if your talent, gifts and desire is for something more. Nothing beats a failure but a try. Never settle.

In the "I've Learned What Matters Most" series, Yvette shares her perspectives on what matters most in life. In this second episode, Yvette shares insight into her 23-year meditation practice. She shares that we all have wisdom to guide us, and being In Silence is one important way to access that guiding wisdom.

Surviving In A Pandemic

Yvette’s first in-person conversation since the pandemic is with concierge Paul Drecq. Paul is the concierge at the Betsy Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. Making sure guests have an awesome vacation, business or relaxation visit are among Paul’s goals as a concierge. Returning to work allows Paul to continue doing work he loves and excels at.

Yvette shares her perspectives on what matters most in life.  The newest series is titled, “I’ve Learned What Matters Most.” She shares her journey from the halls of academia, to the realms of corporate America, through the perils and rewards of entrepreneurship; from the love of family and friends and the losses, to the search for spiritual meaning through health, heart and healing. 

In this first episode, she discusses her run for public office.

"Do you hear me? Do you really care?"

I’ve Learned What Matters Most when you want to serve in public office. Listening and caring are key.

Susan Allen has been a practicing certified financial planner since 1987. She returns to What's Your Legacy? in her role as a certified long-term care specialists to address protecting the finances one has built over a lifetime. Planning for future medical costs is so important. The cost of an uninsured long term care illness will impact cash flow and investments. Susan's firm, Affordable Long Term Care Insurance, is dedicated to helping families by providing independent, objective solutions to reduce the impact of a long-term illness.

Iffy Ibekwe is a writer, speaker and educator as well as the principal attorney at Ibekwe Law, PLLC in Austin, Texas. She has practiced law for 13 years and her current focus is estate planning. She is passionate about helping others, especially women, create their legacy through estate planning. She and Yvette discuss the importance of estate planning in building one's finances.

Christine Barta graduated from Temple University and has 15 years of experience with Yvette's firm as Vice President of Operations, Marketing and Finance. She is responsible for overseeing client accounts, financial accounts, forecasting, overall accounting and daily operations. She demonstrates extraordinary skill with organizing financial records and helping individuals make the most of their finances. In 2021, she launched her consulting business, Fundamental Finance Solutions, LLC. As a financial coach, she shares her wisdom to make it easy for people to make a sustainable change to improve their life choices when it comes to money and their spending habits.

Jay C. Burgman is a Certified Financial Planner and an Accredited Estate Planner. He began his career with Northwestern Mutual in 1983 and is still with Northwestern Mutual as a principal with Burgman Financial Group. Jay is committed to educating his clients on all aspects of their financial plan. He often states, “An educated client is our firm’s ultimate goal. Clients often do not know what is possible. Learning and understanding their dreams, their desires, and their needs helps us craft a plan designed to yield financial security on their terms.” He shares his extensive life insurance knowledge as part of the process of building your finances.