What's Your Legacy?

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 supp...

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 fou...

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. 

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.

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 o...

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.

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...

Yvette talks with Tracey Boston, superyacht stewardess and co-founder of "Our Faceless Crew." Tracey has woven a rich tapestry of cultural experiences from living across the globe—from the Caribbean to countries like Turkey, France, Italy, and Slovenia, and she shares her passion for hospitality and tourism with Yvette. 

Yvette speaks with international finance coach Ann Wilson. Ann is the author of The Wealth Chef: Recipes to Make Your Money Work Hard, So You Don't Have To . Ann shares her step-by-step guide to creating financial freedom and how to have a life filled with adventure, experience, joy and relationships.

Yvette talks with an extraordinary therapist/counselor with a passion for international social work. Nancy is now opening up her own private practice after retiring as the Director of Student Counseling at Princeton Theological Seminary. As a graduate of Stanford University, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Council for Relationships in Philadelphia, Nancy has been licensed for marriage and fami...

Yvette's conversation with Larry demonstrates the importance of tax planning to building your finances. Larry Poppert is a CPA and the founder of Poppert and Company, where he manages the consulting services related to accounting and tax. Aside from ensuring his clients are tax compliant, his goal is to help business owners understand the tax and accounting fundamentals of their businesses. Prior...

Yvette talks with the legend behind the 2006 film "Invincible," Vincent Papale. Vince is a former professional football player who played three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. He shares with Yvette highlights of his football career as documented in "Invincible" and life after being in the limelight. 

Yvette has an engaging conversation with Joe Conklin, the man of a thousand voices. Joe has been a constant in Philadelphia radio for more than 30 years. He is well known for his impersonation of sports figures and politicians, among many others. He has worked with some of the nation's most recognized performers including Kevin Hart, Tim Allen, and Ray Romano. Learn more about Joe and see his upco...

Yvette learns about aspects of the biotechnology industry critical cell and gene therapy research from Pamela De Lacy, founder of Shenandoah Biotech Company. Pamela De Lacy founded the company in 2006 and positioned it for a lucrative sale to Fujifilm in March 2022 which allowed Pamela to create her non-profit initiatives.  

Yvette's conversation with fitness coach and prior professional football player Vaughn Hebron is full of life's lessons. Vaughn is the proud father of five children who have excelled in many ways as a result of his commitment to them as his priority. In his business, VMS Movement Specialist, LLC, he not only motivates but instills discipline that allows his clients to meet their fitness goals.

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 include two world premier...

Yvette speaks with Natalie Kaye who at 68 started her first business and soon realized this was her life's mission. On Demand Programs and Events is Natalie's business which provides Broadway caliber talent for venues throughout parts of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Her programs inspire, enrich and entertain.     Mentioned in the show:   That Old Black Magic with Keith Spencer Saturday,...

Yvette talks with Donna Hoffman, the president, designer and chief vision officer of Impeccably Designed Homes . Donna shares her vision for residential design and her path to award-winning designs. Donna also talks about her interior design coaching work, which has inspired design entrepreneurs to lean into their creative nature. She enjoys helping others who want to beautify their homes through...

Yvette talks with Steve Kruman, Esquire, principal of Bryce Wealth Management, about investment strategies. Steve also shares how he makes meaningful personal connections with people of different backgrounds throughout his travels in the States and abroad.

Yvette talks with Sharon Roache , a certified practitioner of the Emotion Code and Body Code founded by Dr. Bradley Nelson as an energy healing method. Sharon has worked in the health and wellness field for more than 25 years. She has studied numerous holistic techniques and has found simple and effective ways to help herself and others create desires with more clarity, presence, calmness, joy and...

Yvette enjoys her conversation with Miyoko Schinner, the host of the YouTube cooking channel called The Vegan Good Life with Miyoko. Miyoko is an award-winning chef, author, entrepreneur and speaker. She is the founder of Miyoko's Creamery , a leading plant-milk dairy company. This conversation will have you reconsidering what you eat and why. 

Yvette talks with Dr. Robin Zasio, also known as Dr. Z on the A&E series Hoarders . Dr. Z is the author of Hoarder In You: How to Live a Happier, Healthier, Uncluttered Life , and she shares with Yvette her experience as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in treating OCD and anxiety disorders.

Yvette speaks with Erika Johnson, an award-winning serial entrepreneur, hospitality innovator, lifestyle expert, healthcare educator, and community leader/volunteer. Erika talks about being a native of the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia and her work as the Founder and Chief Wellness Operator of Black and Planted . She has been teaching people in her community how to grow their own seeds and...

Yvette has a lively conversation with the vivacious Ayala Shimelman and her engaging husband, SiriOm Singh, about their newest venture, Cross Pollination Gallery in Lambertville, NJ. The couple has had multi-faceted careers and continue to enjoy a lifestyle of caring and bringing diverse groups of people together. Their art exemplifies their life and demonstrates the beauty of Cross Pollination.

Yvette talks about health and wellness with Dr. Valter Longo, a Professor of Gerontology and Biological Sciences and Director of the Longevity Institute at the University of Southern California – Davis School of Gerontology in Los Angeles. The Institute is one of the leading centers for research on aging and age-related disease. Dr. Longo shares the benefits of his studies in his book, The Longevi...