Lucie Elskie: The Legacy of a South African Social Worker
Release Date: 09/19/2024
Sam Farmer: The Legacy of an Autism Advocate
What's Your Legacy?
Yvette's discussion with Sam Farmer explores the advancement (and in some cases the not so advancement) in the treatment and understanding of the autism spectrum. In Sam's book, , he addresses his late diagnosis of being autistic and provides self-help guidance to those in the autism community.
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B. Monét: The Legacy of a Film and Television Writer and Director
What's Your Legacy?
Yvette recently met B. Monet at the showing of the documentary Black Girls at the Middleburg Virginia Film Festival. B. Monet was the director of the documentary which Yvette describes as a piercing view into life of the selected black women represented in the film. B. Monet is a distinguished writer and director who obtained her B.A. in English from Spelman College and an MFA in Film and Television with a concentration in writing and directing from New York University. B. Monet shared with Yvette her commitment to showcasing underrepresented people in film, media, and television.
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Julie Cardoso: The Legacy of a Credentialed Ultrasound Specialist
What's Your Legacy?
Yvette talks with Julie Cardoso, CEO and founder of . Julie shares how the ability to examine veins and arteries in the legs, arms, neck, abdomen and heart through ultrasound helps to address the existence and care of cardiovascular disease. In her discussion with Yvette and in her current business, Julie demonstrates her passion for direct patient care. Learn more about Universal Ultrasound Diagnostics:
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Sonya Denise: A Legacy of Faith
What's Your Legacy?
Yvette's conversation with Sonya Denise, a Philadelphia-based author, speaker, and ordained minister, explores touchstones for inspiration and for overcoming adversity. Sonya's new book, , is a deeply personal and inspirational guide to embracing life’s challenges and rising stronger than ever. Sonya offers readers a roadmap to discovering their inner strength and purpose.
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Alessandra Conti: The Legacy of a Matchmaker
What's Your Legacy?
Yvette discusses live (versus online) matchmaking with Alessandra Conti. Alessandra is the CEO of the personal matchmaking firm Matchmakers In The City, based in Beverly Hills. Alessandra shares with Yvette her love for helping individuals find their match, soulmate. Alessandra is a frequent media guest and the go-to on-air Celebrity Matchmaker and Dating Expert for NBC's Access Hollywood, Bravo’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, a Matchmaker behind 2 seasons of MTV's, Are You The One, and CBS’s Face The Truth.
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Debbie Sardone: The Legacy of a Cleaning Empire
What's Your Legacy?
Yvette talks with Debbie Sardone who from humble beginnings created a cleaning job into a seven-million-dollar cleaning empire. After Debbie built one of the country's largest maid services in the Dallas area, she began training other cleaning business owners to build and grow their own independent cleaning companies. Debbie also shares with Yvette her passion in helping others with her non-profit, , which has provided free house cleaning services to over 50,000 families with cancer.
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Sharon Marley: The Legacy of A Reggae Family
What's Your Legacy?
Yvette talks with Sharon Marley, the daughter of the legendary reggae artist Bob Marley. Sharon talks about her life in Jamaica and the musical legacy of her family. For over two decades, Sharon crisscrossed the globe with her brothers and sister as part of Ziggy Marley and the Melody Makers. They earned three Grammy Awards and an NAACP Award. Sharon’s name is etched into the very soul of music.
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Sara Jane Ho: A Legacy of Etiquette Reimagined
What's Your Legacy?
Yvette talks with entrepreneur, author and Netflix series "Mind Your Manners" host, Sara Jane Ho. Sara's international background and global perspective led her to open the first etiquette school in China, write "Mind Your Manners" titled after her Netflix series, and launch a new intimate wellness brand inspired by traditional Chinese medicine. Sara's ingenuity is inspirational.
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Dr. Nina Saville-Rocklin: Mind Matters - The Legacy of a Psychoanalyst
What's Your Legacy?
Yvette has a conversation about binge eating with Dr. Nina Savelle-Rocklin, a renowned author, podcast host, and one of the nation’s leading psychoanalysts. Dr. Savelle-Rocklin's signature message, “It’s not what you’re eating, it’s what’s eating 'at' you,” has resonated with hundreds of thousands of listeners from around the globe. She is the founder of The Binge Cure Method and she guides emotional eaters to create lasting food freedom so they can take back control of their lives and feel good in their bodies.
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Kris Allen: The Legacy of an American Idol Winner
What's Your Legacy?
Yvette talks with Arkansas-born musician Kris Allen who in 2019 celebrated the 10th anniversary of his American Idol win by releasing “10,” an album of reimagined acoustic versions of some of his most beloved songs. In 2024, his album, “Pole Vaulter”, featured the imaginative songwriting and stunning vocals that put Kris on the map. Kris shares with Yvette some of the inspirations for his most introspective work.
info_outlineDuring Yvette’s travel to Pretoria (Sunnyside), South Africa, she meets with Lucie Elskie, a chief administrator with PEN (Participate, Envision and Navigate) a South African non-profit. PEN has been addressing many social issues in South Africa. Lucie shares with Yvette the specific social need in South Africa for affordable pre-schools. Yvette has previously interviewed Nancy Schongalla, the founder of ASAP (Adopt a South African Pre-School). This American non-profit now partners with PEN to help make a difference in the education of preschoolers with educational toys.