What's Your Legacy?

The focus of Robert Beck’s work has evolved from figure, to landscape, to genre paintings done from life and studio paintings composed from sketches and imagination. His subjects vary, but the common thread in all of his images is viewpoint: the description of his encounter. Concentrating on events, occupations and environments, Beck’s paintings are a chronicle of our time.

Gayle Evans, Director of Leadership and Community Engagement for the Peace Center in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, joins host Yvette Taylor-Hachoose to talk about her longtime peace work in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The Peace Center’s mission is to promote peaceful resolution of conflict and foster inclusive, equitable and safe communities.

James Plaza share his business and ancestry story with host Yvette Taylor-Hachoose. James, owner of a family skincare business, and his wife both have roots in Poland. After many years of marriage, they finally had a chance to explore their ancestry with an surprising find for James.   

Leadership coach Liz Bywater, PhD discusses her new book, Slow Down to Speed Up, How to Lead, Succeed and Thrive in a 24/7 World with host Yvette Taylor-Hachoose.

Dr. Bywater combines deep expertise in human behavior and organizational effectiveness coaching Fortune 500 company business leaders. We are all encouraged to Pause, Reflect and Project to accomplish more without being on a hamster treadmill. 

Cabin Communications founder Andy Smith discusses with host Yvette Taylor-Hachoose the growth of his communications business. Since 2004, Cabin Communications has addressed the needs of individuals and businesses interested in content development, social media strategy, public relations and special event support.

Personal injury attorney Scott Fegley discusses his new book, The Meaning of Home with host Yvette Taylor-Hachoose. Through the voice of Charlie, a part Pomeranian rescue dog, Scott demonstrates what matters most in our relationships with those we love. Charlie’s experiences show us that the circumstances people may find themselves in do not define who they are or what they are able to accomplish if given an opportunity.

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 Taylor-Hachoose, Judge Waite discusses his childhood in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, his unusual route to higher education, his work in the Civil Rights movement, and much more. 

Hailing from Philadelphia, Naledi Nyahuma is an alumna of Spelman College with an MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. With a career that began in corporate finance at IBM, Naledi has since worked as the program manager for the Recording Academy’s GRAMMY U program; in film development with 34th St. Films/Tyler Perry Studios; in project management/talent management for artists such as Goapele and Stevie Wonder; and in event management, marketing and brand partnerships for L.A. LIVE, and most recently the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation.

Naledi discusses with host Yvette Taylor-Hachoose her new business venture: producing live music events, consulting talent, and building brands under her entertainment company, Naledi Ife Nyahuma Enterprises (NINE).

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.

In this conversation with Yvette Taylor-Hachoose, Diana explores how she was influenced by her education and family, what inspires her, and what she envisions for the coming year.

Tiffany Thomas Smith, Esquire, of the Thomas Smith Firm, P.C., specializes in the collaborative divorce approach. This form of legal practice emphasizes communication and cooperation, allowing couples in the process of ending their marriage to circumvent the uncertainty of court and attain a settlement that benefits both parties. 

In this episode, Yvette discusses Tiffany's upcoming trip to Africa, the process of collaborative divorce, and the legacy of the Thomas Smith Firm, P.C.

Mentioned in this episode:

• The Thomas Smith Firm, P.C.
• Tiffany Thomas Smith