What's Your Legacy?

Pennsylvania estate planning attorney Yvette E. Taylor, Esq. explores the extraordinary legacies of ordinary people.

Angela Brown: A Soprano's Legacy 03/13/2025

Angela Brown: A Soprano's Legacy Angela Brown’s passion for her gifts is evident in her conversation with Yvette. Angela personifies the ideal soprano: sheer vocal power; luxurious finesse; and shimmering, high pianissimos. With captivating star power, she unites opera, pops, and gospel in one sensational voice. She has graced the leading opera and symphonic stages on six continents. Performances in 2024 included two world premieres: the soprano solo for award-winning composer Nkeiru Okoye’s new work, “When the Caged Bird Sings,” inspired by the life of Dr. Maya Angelou. She also reprised the role of Addie Parker in Charlie Parker’s Yardbird with the Indianapolis Opera. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/35660560

A'Lelia Bundles: The Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker 02/27/2025

A'Lelia Bundles: The Legacy of Madam C.J. Walker Yvette has a lively conversation with A'Lelia Bundles, the great-great-granddaughter of trailblazing entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker. Madam C.J. Walker is often referred to as one of the first self-made African American millionaires. But what is most important is the legacy that Madam C.J. Walker left, the generational wealth she created, the women she empowered and the causes she was involved in. A'Lelia Bundles, an award-winning journalist and author, has been at the forefront of documenting the legacy of Madam C.J. Walker. Her book On Her Own Ground served as the inspiration of the Netflix series Self Made about Madam C.J. Walker's life. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/35444695

Dr. Ivette Ruiz: The Legacy of Healing Gardens 02/20/2025

Dr. Ivette Ruiz: The Legacy of Healing Gardens Yvette talks with Dr. Ivette Ruiz who returned to What's Your Legacy to talk about her third Disability & Agriculture Conference, scheduled for April 16, 2025. Dr. Ivette Ruiz's journey exemplifies the human spirit's ability to heal through faith, nature and community. Her dedication to healing in nature and inspiring others to repurpose themselves leaves a lasting impact, one thriving garden at a time. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/35352645

Karen Loucks Rinedollar: The Legacy of Project Linus 02/13/2025

Karen Loucks Rinedollar: The Legacy of Project Linus Yvette's conversation with Karen Loucks Rinedollar is inspiring. Karen is an accomplished author, speaker, athlete, knitter, entrepreneur and volunteer who has dedicated her life to making a positive impact on the world. She has managed the career of legendary jazz drummer Ginger Baker and as sole owner and executive director of the Denver Speakers Bureau, she serves as an agent for almost 100 professional speakers who enlighten, educate and inspire audiences. Karen is best known for her work as founder & Denver coordinator of , a non-profit that provides handcrafted security blankets to children in need of extra comfort. 2025 marks three decades of doing this impactful work. Project Linus has provided over 10 million blankets to children around the globe. She has appeared on the Oprah Show, in People Magazine and in hundreds of other media outlets. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/35262970

Lynne Kelleher: Legacy of a Realtor Extraordinaire 02/06/2025

Lynne Kelleher: Legacy of a Realtor Extraordinaire Yvette has an exciting discussion with Realtor extraordinaire, Lynne Kelleher. As a self-described part marketing guru, negotiator, psychologist, stager, comedian, cajoler, advocate and general hand holder, Lynne brings her full quintessential self to everything she does with gust and enthusiasm. Her further passion for making a difference led her to serve as the founder of . /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/35166665

Shawna Wells: Legacy Architect 01/30/2025

Shawna Wells: Legacy Architect Yvette has an inspiring conversation with Shawna Wells, the President and Founder of 7 Gen Legacy and podcast host of Legacy, Lyrics and Life. Shawna has spent nearly 20 years as an executive coach and Legacy Architect guiding leaders, families, and communities toward living intentionally and creating the future they want to leave behind. She’s a pro at helping anyone align their daily actions with the impact they want to make for generations to come. She’s also the founder of , a children’s book and organization celebrating Black creativity. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/35070485

David Edey: Legacy of an Executor Advisor 01/23/2025

David Edey: Legacy of an Executor Advisor Yvette has a vibrant and informative conversation with David Edey who shares Yvette’s passion for protecting people’s legacy. David is a Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) who has worked in the financial planning industry in Montreal, Canada for more than 35 years, specializing in estate and legacy planning. He is the author of and host of the Executor Help Podcast: Stories of Life, Death and Legacy. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/34949360

Bruce Cryer: The Legacy of a Renaissance Human 01/16/2025

Bruce Cryer: The Legacy of a Renaissance Human Yvette’s dynamic and fun conversation with Bruce Cryer, renaissance man, creativity catalyst, strategist, provides wisdom and life guidance for the ages. Bruce was the founding director of the acclaimed HeartMath Institute and later CEO of HeartMath for 11 years. HeartMath is about optimal health, human performance and the heart-brain-breath connection. Bruce put his view of health and leadership in practice dealing with his own personal life-threatening health issues. He is now 15 years cancer-free, and 14 years dancing and hiking on titanium hips. You can access his new VYBRATO™ program where he will share his transformational wisdom: . /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/34868710

Wynne Alexander: The Legacy of a Voice For Social Justice 01/09/2025

Wynne Alexander: The Legacy of a Voice For Social Justice Yvette speaks with Wynne Alexander, an award-winning civil rights author, filmmaker and investigative journalist with extensive broadcast expertise and contributions in public affairs. Wynne shares her extensive work with the preservation of the legacy of WDAS, a nationally known Philadelphia radio station that helped to launch the civil rights movement. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/34744475

A New Year of Balance 01/02/2025

A New Year of Balance /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/34599100

Alex Husted: Legacy of Trash to Treasure Through Textile Recycling 12/26/2024

Alex Husted: Legacy of Trash to Treasure Through Textile Recycling Yvette talks with Alex Husted, CIO and co-founder of , which is a company addressing the environmental problem of textile waste. Alex explains how textile waste is as huge of a problem to our environment as plastics. Helpsy is helping to address this environmental problem through clothing recycling. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/34599070

Sam Farmer: The Legacy of an Autism Advocate 12/19/2024

Sam Farmer: The Legacy of an Autism Advocate 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. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/34471950

B. Monét: The Legacy of a Film and Television Writer and Director 12/12/2024

B. Monét: The Legacy of a Film and Television Writer and Director 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. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/34286225

Julie Cardoso: The Legacy of a Credentialed Ultrasound Specialist 12/05/2024

Julie Cardoso: The Legacy of a Credentialed Ultrasound Specialist 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: /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/33869287

Sonya Denise: A Legacy of Faith 11/28/2024

Sonya Denise: A Legacy of Faith 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. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/33869257

Alessandra Conti: The Legacy of a Matchmaker 11/21/2024

Alessandra Conti: The Legacy of a Matchmaker 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. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/33424237

Debbie Sardone: The Legacy of a Cleaning Empire 11/14/2024

Debbie Sardone: The Legacy of a Cleaning Empire 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. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/33424147

Sharon Marley: The Legacy of A Reggae Family 11/07/2024

Sharon Marley: The Legacy of A Reggae Family 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. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/33315862

Sara Jane Ho: A Legacy of Etiquette Reimagined 10/31/2024

Sara Jane Ho: A Legacy of Etiquette Reimagined 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. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/33158077

Dr. Nina Saville-Rocklin: Mind Matters - The Legacy of a Psychoanalyst 10/24/2024

Dr. Nina Saville-Rocklin: Mind Matters - The Legacy of a Psychoanalyst 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. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/33158122

Kris Allen: The Legacy of an American Idol Winner 10/17/2024

Kris Allen: The Legacy of an American Idol Winner 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. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/33158047

Nico de Klerk: Legacy of Apartheid Part II - From a Mindset of Can’t To a Mindset of Can 10/10/2024

Nico de Klerk: Legacy of Apartheid Part II - From a Mindset of Can’t To a Mindset of Can In 2024, Yvette toured South Africa. During that time, she spoked with many South Africans about their legacy. This episode is a prior interview before Yvette’s opportunity to visit South Africa. Yvette revisits the legacy of apartheid in South Africa with a white South African, Nico de Klerk. What initiatives can help change the devastating impact of apartheid and support a move for actual equality for all South Africans? The similarities between apartheid in South Africa and slavery in the United States can serve as guideposts for positive advancements for both nations. Visit or the to learn more. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/33195272

Nico de Klerk and Jabu Zwane: The Legacy of Apartheid 10/03/2024

Nico de Klerk and Jabu Zwane: The Legacy of Apartheid In 2024, Yvette toured South Africa. During that time, she spoked with many South Africans about their legacy. This episode is a prior interview before Yvette’s opportunity to visit South Africa. Yvette explores the legacy of apartheid in South African with a white South African, Nico de Klerk, and a black South African, Jabu Zwane, who have had a friendship spanning decades. Nico has written a book, No Fit: My 1700 Mile Walk from Apartheid, and Jabu is the founder of the and serves as a global speaker and coach. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/33195237

Gail Johnson: The Legacy of Nkosi's Haven 09/26/2024

Gail Johnson: The Legacy of Nkosi's Haven During Yvette’s travel to Johannesburg (Roodepoort), South Africa, she meets with Gail Johnson, founder and director of Nkosi's Haven. Nkosi's Haven is named after Nkosi Johnson, who was born with AIDS and during his short lifetime became an advocate and international spokesperson for the care of individuals with AIDS without discrimination. Nkosi's Haven is a place offering shelter, care and support to HIV/AIDS infected mothers, their children and orphaned children with AIDS. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/32962987

Lucie Elskie: The Legacy of a South African Social Worker 09/19/2024

Lucie Elskie: The Legacy of a South African Social Worker During 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. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/32962952

Season Six: Legacy of International Places and Extraordinary People 09/12/2024

Season Six: Legacy of International Places and Extraordinary People This season Yvette will travel internationally to explore the legacy of many places. This will add a new dimension to our programing which will continue interviews with local and national talent. Listen and expand your horizons. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/32982927

Prelude to Season 6 06/13/2024

Prelude to Season 6 This next season of What’s Your Legacy? will inspire, excite and change you. The line up for season 6 will demonstrate how people, places and experiences shape you and your legacy. Get ready to make that leap into your future and the legacy you were meant to live and leave. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/31707442

Dr. Fitzroy Dawkins: A Legacy of Clinical Trial Advocacy in the African American Community 06/06/2024

Dr. Fitzroy Dawkins: A Legacy of Clinical Trial Advocacy in the African American Community Yvette has a conversation with Dr. Fitzroy Dawkins, a medical oncologist and hematologist, about his quest to become more influential in shaping clinical trials in the African American community. With the sordid history of medical testing in the African American community, there is a significant reluctance by the African American community to participate in clinical trials. Dr. Dawkins reflects on the Tuskegee experiment as one such diabolical example. For that reason and others, Dr. Dawkins consistently advocates for the training of more Black physicians skilled in the science and art of clinical trials so they can better serve their communities and, along with him, advocate for more clinical trials focused on the cancers that affect the African American community. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/31596482

Kate Scott: The Legacy of a Sports Play-by-Play Announcer 05/30/2024

Kate Scott: The Legacy of a Sports Play-by-Play Announcer Yvette enjoys an energetic conversation with Kate Scott, Philadelphia 76ers play-by-play announcer for NBC Sports. Kate talks about her career as a sports media veteran. She has been calling top international, professional, and collegiate events on television and radio for more than a decade and has served in several groundbreaking roles. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/31517262

Boris Cherniak: The Legacy of a Hypnotist 05/09/2024

Boris Cherniak: The Legacy of a Hypnotist Yvette explores the work of hypnotist Boris Cherniak. Boris works as a comedy hypnotist, global keynote speaker. He is the author of YOU CAN DO ANYTHING. He has appeared on numerous television shows and has headlined on the Las Vegas strip, entertained troops in Afghanistan and Kuwait, and empowered women at a leadership conference in Dubai. After over 40 years, Boris continues to do work that is both engaging and unforgettable. /episode/index/show/whatsyourlegacy/id/31195997

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