Heirloom and Legacy

Bishop Leah Daughtry and I discussed the Democratic National Convention and her trajectory into politics. We also discussed those she served and those who guided her along the way, including Rev. Jesse Jackson, Dr. Dorothy Height, Fannie Lou Hamer, Betty Shabazz, Donna Brazile, Yolanda Caraway, Minyon Moore, Tina Flournoy, and more. Other issues: “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Politics,” V...

Our guest, Cynthia Robbins, discusses the death of her mother and her efforts as the administrator of her mother's estate. She provides great detail about the whole process. This isn't an episode you'd want to miss! Other key Topics Discussed: Estates and heirs Obituaries Insurance, courts and c*vid EIN numbers and bank accounts Wills Co-ops vs condos Administrator vs executor of an es...

On this last Black History Month episode, I interviewed Diallo Brooks, Senior Equity Fellow at the Schott Foundation and great-great-grandson of Maggie L. Walker. Diallo and I discussed the creative spirit and fortitude of his great-great-grandmother, and how she succeeded despite Jim Crow and in the former Capitol of the Confederacy. Maggie Walker was born in 1864 in Virginia to a formerly enslav...

Thank you so much for joining Heirloom & Legacy. This episode features Aisha Tyehimba, a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist. Aisha discusses her trajectory from a K-12 teacher to a therapist now. We focus on the heirlooms and legacies passed on from generation to generation in the form of mental and physical health. Aisha has an introspective analysis of black pathology and how societal norm...

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Hi, and welcome to Heirloom & Legacy Podcast. We are officially launching season 3 in February, but we have a bonus episode for you today, Monday, January 15, 2024. Today, we commemorate the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., who would have been 95 years old. It is hard to imagine that we are still facing many of the ills of society he preached, spoke, marched, and protested about, and w...

In this episode, I briefly mention the conflict in the Middle East and reflect on three deaths that have touched me this past week. Deaths are often shocking and many times unexpected. This episode is meant to cause my audience to reflect and live, love today for tomorrow is not promised. Sources: Hughes Van Ellis Anti-Muslim Stabbing Wadea Al Fayoume Rhonda Green on Heirloom & Legacy

In this episode, I interviewed David Copeland, Founder of Live Without Regrets , whose mission is Serving the dying and their families through the End of Life (EOL) process, advocating for the LGBTQIA+ community to ensure dignity during and after death is a priority and honored and providing support, companionship, education, and coaching to the dying and their families through their sacred walk t...

Rhonda Green was my first guest. She serves as the Funeral Services Manager at First Baptist under the leadership of Pastor and Mrs. John K. Jenkins Sr. She has coordinated services for the White House, Prince George’s County Police and Fire Departments, politicians, and local celebrities. She also educates church members and the community on how to get their house in order in preparation for thei...

This episode provides a brief snapshot of the history of the hospice movement, the differences between hospice and palliative care, and information on resources to help you become an effective advocate for yourself or a loved one.  Resources Register here for Incarcerated and Dying: The Work of the Humane Hospice Prison Project Webinar on Wednesday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. https://www.kcl.ac.uk/...

This episode features the "The Moyd Sisters" ( Marlene, Angeline, Olinda, and Anita) joining me for a discussion about the legacy of their amazing parents Olin and Marie Moyd. The sisters express their respect and love for their parents, who were socially and politically active, leaving a generational legacy of advocacy. The Moyds also extensively planned their end-of-life, including the...

This interview features Linda Jones, a writing doula, transformational coach, journalist, author, certified grief recovery specialist, creative artist, and owner of ManeLock Communications. Linda expresses her thoughts about the importance of us becoming "Legacy Keepers." She believes that our existence is legacy. She also talks about her book Nappyisms which is filled with sometimes ser...

In part two of the Roots of My Father mini-series, Angelyn interviews Reggie Shuford's biological father Peter Grear, and brother Tony Grear. They both discussed how they learned Reggie was related to them, their similarities in regard to civil rights advocacy, and what they did upon meeting for the first time since the revelation. They also revealed what legacy looks like and their hopes for...

This episode was recorded at the height of the pandemic when Reggie Shuford was the Executive Director of the ACLU of Pennsylvania. Reggie discussed his life trajectory and was honest and vulnerable in detailing his upbringing by a single mom. His story culminates in a heartfelt discovery of his biological family. Other key Topics Discussed: Ancestry Wilmington Insurrection of 1898 Black Lives Mat...

In this week’s episode, I am revisiting an interview I did on another podcast called 5 by 5: A Movie podcast where film blogger Subrina Wood, also known as the Cinnamon Cinephile, compares 5 films in a particular genre. I appeared on her show to discuss 5 films that depict various ways the characters experience and handle death and dying and the many nuances that exist when dealing with end-of-lif...

Angelyn discusses the purpose of Heirloom Estate and Legacy Preservation, the Heirloom and Legacy Podcast, the meaning of heirlooms and offers tips for funding your own memorial service in traditional and not so traditional ways... Other key Topics Discussed: Heirlooms, end of life planning Advance directives Payable on death accounts Rights of survivorship joint savings account Boyz II Men Useful...

In this episode we are joined by Tom Sannicandro, Attorney at Law and founder of Special Needs Trusts Online. We discuss the reasons why families should consider developing a special needs trust, what the processes for developing the trust look like and how to fund the trust. Other key Topics Discussed: Special Needs Trust Supplemental Needs Trust Special needs children and wills Uniform Probate C...

Our guest, Cynthia Robbins, discusses the death of her mother and her efforts as the administrator of her mother's estate. She provides great detail about the whole process. This isn't an episode you'd want to miss! Other key Topics Discussed: Estates and heirs Obituaries Insurance, courts and c*vid EIN numbers and bank accounts Wills Co-ops vs condos Administrator vs executor of an es...

Angelyn discusses a "good death" and end of life doula. She also acknowledges the fact that former President Jimmy Carter has decided on home hospice. Finally she mentions INELDA and the programs they offer to train end-of-life doulas. Other key Topics Discussed: Good death End-of-life doula Legacy Kwahu-Tafo Ghana Hospice International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA) Useful resources: cart...

Roberto Mighty, MFA, is an award-winning filmmaker, TV producer, multimedia artist, educator and musician. His works include films, residencies and exhibitions at Harvard University, The National Science Foundation, and film festivals.  He is America’s first Artist-in-Residence at a National Historic Landmark cemetery. Roberto’s original historical documentary about Martin Luther King and Cor...

Rhonda D. Green is a speaker, consultant and author of My Exit Plan Book and Workbook. In the episode, we discuss why it is so important to have our affairs in order.  Rhonda's easygoing delivery is an added benefit for those who have a hard time discussing how they want their affairs handled in what will be the inevitable end of life. Other key Topics Discussed: Wills Trusts Power of attorne...

We close out Black History Month with an interview featuring the author, speaker and Founder and Principal of The Taifa Group, Nkechi Taifa. We discuss her once-banned children’s book, Shining Legacy. Nkechi and I also touched on topics such as reparations and the campaign to pardon Marcus Garvey. Other key Topics Discussed: Garvey Movement, Dr. Julius Garvey & Pardons Justin Hansford, US Repr...

Dan Duster is a motivational speaker, financial advisor and the great-grandson of the incomparable Ida B. Wells-Barnett. While Mrs. Wells-Barnett left a lasting legacy, her descendants, and Dan specifically in this interview, put an emphasis on leaving a legacy of service. Dan and I discuss financial management, wealth generation, systemic oppression, reparations, lynching and more. Dan is committ...

In this initial episode, Angelyn C. Frazer-Giles (Host of the Heirloom & Legacy podcast; and Founder and CEO of Heirloom Estate and Legacy Preservation) takes you on the journey of losing her mom when she was a child. She discusses her family members dying intestate which led to her commitment to helping individuals with their end-of-life plans. Key Topics Discussed: End of life plan Guardians...

Welcome to the Heirloom & Legacy podcast, here we explore ancestry, heirlooms, legacy and mortality. Join me as I interview individuals who examine their identities and treasures of life and consult with advisors about advanced directives, end-of-life and estate planning, trusts, wills, and more. My goal is to educate, enlighten, and empower individuals to proactively plan for disseminating as...