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Heirloom and LegacyLegacy of the Moment and the Movement: A Colored Girls Basks in JoyBishop 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,” Vice
President Harris, Maxine Waters, Vice President Biden, Win with Black Women, Jotaka Eaddy, Buried
Truths Podcast, wills, estate planning, and legacy.
Bishop Leah Daughtry Bio
The Reverend Leah D. Daughtry is a n...2024-10-2741 min
Buried in Work PodcastA Journey into End-of-Life Care: The Role of Doulas with Angelyn Frazer-GilesIn today’s episode, Adam Zuckerman chats with Angelyn Frazer-Giles, a woman who wears many hats—founder of Heirloom Estate and Legacy Preservation, and President of the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA). Angelyn has dedicated over 25 years to advocacy and end-of-life care, and her insights into the world of end-of-life doulas are nothing short of enlightening.Angelyn shares what it truly means to be an end-of-life doula, guiding individuals and their families through one of life’s most challenging moments with compassion and care. She discusses the importance of preparing for the end of life, how cu...2024-09-2435 minHeirloom and LegacyClosing an Estate: A Daughter's JourneyOur 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 estate
Useful resources:
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The information contained in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construe...2024-06-1557 minHeirloom and LegacyThe Legacy of Maggie L. Walker: Jim Crow Had Nothing on HerOn 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 enslaved mother. In 1893, she became a teacher, was married a few years later, and as a sign of the times, she had to give up her teaching job.
That did not dissuade her advocacy, h...2024-02-2847 minHeirloom and LegacyPassing on the Heirlooms and Legacies of Mental and Physical HealthThank 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 norms force us into systems that don’t always allow
us to thrive. We also discussed DNA imprints, epigenetics, and how parents pass
their mental and physical triumphs and challenges on to their children.
Ai...2024-02-141h 12Heirloom and LegacyThe Legacy of Black History Month as an AncestorThe Story Behind Black History Month
Amir Sulaiman
You Will Be Someone's Ancestor Act Accordingly by Amir Sulaiman
legacypreservation.life2024-02-0808 minHeirloom and LegacyThe Legacy of Myths: A Conversation with Alisa Payne, Producer of Stamped from the BeginningHi, 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 was beaten and arrested for. Of course, documentaries and events are planned each year to honor his legacy and help us remember what he sacrificed to ensure equality for all.
That i...2024-01-161h 02Heirloom and LegacyIn Memoriam: Reflections on Three DeathsIn 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
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2023-10-1809 minHeirloom and LegacyRepresentation Matters: Living Intentionally, On Purpose and Without RegretsIn 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 through death.
David is a passionate end-of-life provider who deeply cares about the people he serves. He has served vigil for people since he was six and believes in planning and respecting the wishes of t...2023-10-1147 minHeirloom and LegacyMy Exit Plan ft. Rhonda Green (Rewind)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 their final days.
https://www.rhondagreen.org/
https://www.rhondagreen.org/shop2023-10-0458 minHeirloom and LegacyCompassionate Living & Dying: A Snapshopt of Hospice and Palliative CareThis 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/news/dame-cicely-saunders-a-palliative-care-pioneer
https://www.nhpco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/PalliativeCare_VS_Hospice.pdf
https://www.nhpco.org/
https://www.nhpco.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Choosing_H...2023-09-2709 minHeirloom and LegacyThe Moyds of the Movement: A Generational Legacy of Political Advocacy, Service and PlanningThis 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 their services. The Moyd Sisters also expressed what they think their legacy will be and the heirlooms their parents left them.
Other issues:
Verda Welcome, Maryland's first Black Senator
Clarence Mitchell
Olin Moyd's...2023-09-2046 minHeirloom and LegacyLetters of Legacy: Wisdom of "The Writing Doula"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 serious, sometimes funny, and sometimes quirky affirmations about natural hair.
Other things mentioned in this podcast:
Martin Luther King's "Letter from Birmingham Jail", James Baldwin's letter to his nephew, "The Fire Next Time", and Ta-Nehisi Coates' letter to his son "Between...2023-09-1351 minHeirloom and LegacyRoots of My Father: A Family's Biological Truth Part IIIn 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 the future. Finally, they both expressed their happiness about this truth that has come to light.
Other key Topics Discussed:
Integration
Civil Rights
1629 Project
1898 Wilmington coup
Legacy
...2023-04-2639 minHeirloom and LegacyRoots of My Father: A Family's Biological TruthThis 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 Matter, 1619 Project
Nicole Hannah Jones
Trauma
Segregation
Justice
Useful resources:
Our website - legacypreservation.life
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/1619-america-slavery.html
legacypreservation.life
https://www.zinnedproject.org/news...2023-04-191h 00Heirloom and LegacyDeath in the Movies: Leaving a Legacy, Passing on HeirloomsIn 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-life care, grief, heirlooms, and legacy.
Other key Topics Discussed:
The effects of grief
Advance care directive
Organ donation
Bone marrow transplants
The importance of End of li...2023-04-1218 minHeirloom and LegacyTips for Funding Your Memorial ServiceAngelyn 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 resources:
www.legacypreservation.life
www.thedignityplanner.com
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The information contained in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal or...2023-04-0509 minHeirloom and LegacySpecial Needs Trust: Preserving Assets for the Vulnerable ft Tom SannicandroIn 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 Code
Executor
Personal Representative
Useful resources:
https://www.specialneedstrustsonline.com/
https://www.ablenow.com/
https://www.legacypreservation.life/
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2023-03-2953 minHeirloom and LegacyClosing an Estate: A Daughter's Journey ft. Cynthia RobbinsOur 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 estate
Useful resources:
Visit our website here legacypreservation.life
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal or...2023-03-2256 minHeirloom and LegacyThe Legacy of a Life While Contemplating a Good DeathAngelyn 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:
cartercenter.org
inelda.org
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The information contained in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as legal...2023-03-1506 minHeirloom and LegacyRoberto Mighty: Sacred Space, Aging, and the Legacy of LoveRoberto 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 Coretta Scott King, “Legacy of Love”, airs on public TV stations and PBS.org.
Other key Topics Discussed:
Cemeteries around the world
Martin Luther King
Coretta Scott King
Alexandre Dumas
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
Useful resources:
robertomi...2023-03-081h 18Heirloom and LegacyMy Exit Plan ft. Rhonda D. GreenRhonda 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 attorney
Transfer on death
Insurance
Beneficiaries
Useful resources:
www.myexitplan-mep.com
rhondagreen.org
legacypreservation.life
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The information contained in this p...2023-03-0152 minHeirloom and LegacyAudacious Legacy: Nkechi Taifa SpeaksWe 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 Representative to the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent
Voting Rights & Reparations
Freedom Farm Cooperative
Vietnam War
COINTELPRO
The Black Panthers
SNCC
Useful resources:
justice4garvey.org
Connect with Nk...2023-02-2238 minHeirloom and LegacyLegacy of an Anti-Lynching Advocate ft. Dan DusterDan 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 committed to making an impact in his own right.
Key Topics Discussed:
Generational wealth and Leaving a Legacy
Lynching and the Emmet Till Anti-Lynching Act
Ida B. Wells
James Cameron whose lynching was thwarted
Systemic Oppression
Useful resources:2023-02-1553 minHeirloom and LegacyLet me tell you a story...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
Guardianship
Home funeral
Embalming
Mourning stories
Key Links:
https://www.dukeupress.edu/passed-on
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The information contained in this podcast is provided for informational purposes only, a...2023-02-0808 minHeirloom and LegacyHeirloom & Legacy TrailerWelcome 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 assets and leaving a lasting legacy...2023-02-0601 min
Nonprofit Build Up74. Making the Case for General Support Funding with A. Nicole Campbell (RECAST - Part II)This week on the Nonprofit Build Up, we are making the case for general support funding. This episode was originally recorded as a webinar with Angelyn Frazer-Giles, Executive Director of the National Network for Justice. Angelyn was previously featured on the Nonprofit Build Up Episode 9- Increasing Access for Grassroots Organizations.You will hear us talk a lot about general support funding or flexible funding on the Nonprofit Build Up podcast, including Episode 22 - General Support Funding with A. Nicole Campbell. Many leaders in the nonprofit sector are speaking out about how crucial general support funding is f...2022-08-1824 minNonprofit Build Up73. Making the Case for General Support Funding with A. Nicole Campbell (RECAST - Part I)This week on the Nonprofit Build Up, we are making the case for general support funding. This episode was originally recorded as a webinar with Angelyn Frazer-Giles, Executive Director of the National Network for Justice. Angelyn was previously featured on the Nonprofit Build Up Episode 9- Increasing Access for Grassroots Organizations.You will hear us talk a lot about general support funding or flexible funding on the Nonprofit Build Up podcast, including Episode 22 - General Support Funding with A. Nicole Campbell. Many leaders in the nonprofit sector are speaking out about how crucial general support funding is f...2022-08-1119 minNonprofit Build Up24. Making the Case for General Support Funding with A. Nicole Campbell Part IIThis week on the Nonprofit Build Up, we’re continuing our conversation about general support funding. This episode was originally recorded as a webinar with Angelyn Frazer-Giles, Executive Director at the National Network for Justice.In this episode, Nic gets technical and discusses how to request general support grants and how to structure these awards to nonprofits and social-impact entities. Angelyn and Nic also address how to build relationships and trust and redefine risk to effectively transition to general support. 2021-08-0524 minNonprofit Build Up23. Making the Case for General Support Grants with A. Nicole Campbell Part IThis week on the Nonprofit Build Up, we are making the case for general support funding. This episode was originally recorded as a webinar with Angelyn Frazer-Giles, Executive Director of the National Network for Justice. Angelyn was previously featured on the Nonprofit Build Up Episode 9- Increasing Access for Grassroots Organizations. You will hear us talk a lot about general support funding or flexible funding on the Nonprofit Build Up podcast, including last week’s episode introducing the importance of general support grants. Many leaders in the nonprofit sector are speaking out about how cr...2021-07-2919 minNonprofit Build Up9. Increasing Access for Grassroots Organizations with Angelyn Frazer-GilesAngelyn Frazer-Giles is honest and compelling in how she speaks about the work of NNJ and how they’re staying true to their mission. She talks about how to support grassroots organizations, leanly-staffed organizations, and organizations engaged in direct services work in the criminal justice space. In this episode, Angelyn shares her advice for nonprofits to remain true to their mission and goals to continue to show up for the communities they’re serving instead of pivoting for short-term returns. And she discusses the role of philanthropy in increasing access for grassroots organizations that have...2021-04-2250 min
Five by Five: A Movie PodcastNo One Is Getting Out Alive - How These Five Films Illustrate End of Life Planning Steps and MisstepsSubrina, The Cinnamon Cinephile, sits down with a favorite Five By Five guest expert, Angelyn Frazer-Giles, this time to discuss her work as a certified End of Life Doula during this stressful time. We start with The Bucket List (2007) with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman and wind our way through how to really make your final wishes actual happen, then to Steel Magnolias (1989) for the medical directives you need, organ donation with Seven Pounds (2008) with Will Smith and Rosario Dawson, the battle for rights of a same-sex couple as depicted in Freeheld (2015) with Julianne Moore and Elliot Page, and...2021-03-261h 58
Stop. Dieting. Forever. with Jennifer Dent Brown, Health + Life Coach for WomenEP 42. What it Takes to Lose Weight Without a DietToday I want to share an interview I did with an amazing group of women who just completed the last Lose Your Next 10 Pounds Without Dieting 30-Day Bootcamp. You're going to hear from Angelyn, Marcella, Candy, Toni, and Lisa as they share how transformative 30 days of immersing themselves in the Stop. Dieting. Forever.™ process was for each of them.
You will hear that it's possible for you to lose weight in a way that feels good to you and that allows you to eat your favorite foods and still be confident that you can lose the weight.
2021-03-171h 02Five by Five: A Movie PodcastLovecraft Country Deep Dive Part 2 and 3Ok, I said there were THREE episodes, but there are actually TWO. This is a double bonus covering both Episodes 2 Whitey's on the Moon and Episode 3 Holy Ghost. I continue discussing our initial impressions of Lovecraft Country with Angelyn Frazer-Giles, Executive Director of National Network for Justice, Nkechi Taifa, Esq., Founder of the Taifa Group, a social enterprise firm with a mission to advance justice, Michelle Meggs, Ph.D., Executive Director of Women & Girls Research Alliance, and Nachelle White, founder of S.W.A.G.G., LLC (Sisters Walking Abundantly in God's Grace). These sisters know of what they...2021-02-231h 47Five by Five: A Movie PodcastLovecraft Country Deep Dive PART 1 of 2The Cinnamon Cinephile and her trusty crew, Michelle Meggs, Angelyn Frazer-Giles, Nkecki Taifa, and Nachelle White, go deep into the meaning behind the Golden Globe-nominated HBO series. This was tape after the first run of the series. I'm posting it up now for Black History Month and so you have a primer for the show as we go into the TV awards season.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cinncine/support2021-02-1629 minFive by Five: A Movie Podcast10 Black Docs to WatchThis episode is dedicated to the memory of Congressman John Lewis. We will continue the fight for equality and justice in America.
ANGELYN C. FRAZER-GILES is the Executive Director of the National Network for Justice (NNJ). She is also the founder of Solace for Sistas a social and support network of Black and Brown women committed to human and civil rights, and social and criminal justice advocacy and activities.
Angelyn has degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology and the University of Washington. She studied Spanish at the Universidad de Guadalajara in Jalisco, México, an...2020-08-0154 min
National Advocacy Calls on Developing LegislationAdvocacy Call on Occupational LicensingOn Thursday, June 21, 2018, NACDL hosted a discussion about the model legislation and a review of states that have enacted occupational licenses. Speakers included Lee McGrath, Managing Attorney of the Institute for Justice Minnesota office and IJ’s Senior Legislative Counsel; and Joshua House, an attorney with the Institute for Justice. The Institute for Justice has developed a campaign including model legislation that serves as a resource for state legislatures to institute laws designed to alleviate the barriers those with a conviction are faced with in applying for licenses. NACDL is supporting the occupational licensing model legislation (“Occupational Licensing...2018-07-1052 min