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Your Life Your Legacy

Your Life Your Legacy

Written by: Stan Miller
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 Your legacy is more than money, property, and what you can leave for your kids. You want to leave a positive mark on the world. You want to inspire future generations. If this sounds like you but you don't know the best way to do that, the Your Life. Your Legacy. podcast is for you. Stan Miller is the managing partner at Pinnacle Legacy Law, has established over 5,000 living trusts, and helps protect more than $4.5 billion in assets. His book "Your American Legacy: Powerful Strategies that Instill Lasting Values for Generations" was written from his experiences working with thousands of clients. Each week Stan and Legacy Director Katie Beth Hand will interview thought leaders and influencers from the world of estate planning. Attorneys, financial advisors, travel experts, health professionals, and others with advice on the best ways to create your legacy. Financial advisers can help grow your nest egg. The Your Life. Your Legacy podcast goes far beyond that. Stan and Katie Beth want to show you how to create a life that matters and inspires generations. It's your legacy. Make it mean something.Copyright 2023. Legacy Leaders. Stan Miller. All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Diane Heiler: From Grief to Healing: A Widow’s Fire and New Beginning

    Diane Heiler: From Grief to Healing: A Widow’s Fire and New Beginning
    Jan 8 2026
    What if the deepest grief of your life held the spark for a powerful new beginning? This episode dives into love, loss, healing- and the often unspoken realities of life after loss.In this episode of Your Life. Your Legacy., Stan and Katie Beth sit down with author and poet Diane Heiler, a widow who turned heartbreak into healing through storytelling. Together, they explore grief, anticipatory grief, widowhood, and the rarely discussed “widow’s fire,” sharing valuable insights and practical tips for listeners. Diane draws from her lived experience of losing her husband to terminal cancer and rebuilding her identity afterward, offering actionable advice for widows, widowers, adult children, and anyone walking through grief. This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating loss or supporting someone who is, providing both emotional comfort and a reminder that joy and connection are still possible.Key Takeaways:● 💔 Anticipatory Grief is Real: Diane explains how grieving before death can affect the healing process, and why it's not talked about enough.● 🙏 Faith Can Transform the Final Chapter: Her husband’s late-in-life spiritual journey brought peace to both of them in his final months.● 😂 Humor Helps Heal: Even in grief, humor provided much-needed relief—and became a bridge to connection with others.● 📖 Writing as Therapy: Diane's journaling and poetry helped her process pain and eventually led to publishing her memoir, A Widow’s Fire.● ❤️‍🔥 Widow’s Fire is Normal: The emotional and even physical longing after loss is valid and real—Diane normalizes this and encourages honest conversations about it.Quotes from Diane Heiler:“I was grieving terribly—but he wasn’t dead yet. I didn’t even understand what I was feeling.”“My brain is attached to my funny bone—and grief didn’t stop that.”"You may lose a great love, but life goes on. Dance like nobody’s watching.” Connect with Diane:Website: https://awidowsfire.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-heiler-9707202a/ Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/Widows-Fire-Intimate-Heartbreak-Survival/dp/B0F67HJ3HW 🔗 Conclusion: Loss doesn’t have to be the end of your story—it can be the beginning of a new chapter filled with healing, purpose, and even joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Angie Hanson: Turning Grief Into Purpose: A Story of Resilience and Legacy

    Angie Hanson: Turning Grief Into Purpose: A Story of Resilience and Legacy
    Dec 11 2025
    When life delivers unimaginable loss, how do you find the strength to rise again—and even build a legacy of hope from the ashes?In this episode of Your Life. Your Legacy., Stan and Katie Beth sit down with Angie Hanson, grief coach, author, and founder of Butterflies and Halos. Together, they explore the journey of navigating profound grief and transforming pain into purpose, sharing valuable insights and practical tools for listeners. Angie draws from her extensive personal and professional experience to discuss resilience after loss, finding hope in darkness, and supporting others through their grief, offering actionable advice for anyone grieving or walking alongside someone who is.This episode is a must-listen for those seeking comfort, understanding, and meaningful ways to move forward while honoring loved ones, providing both knowledge and tools to navigate this deeply human experience.Key Takeaways:● 💛 Grace in Grief: Why giving yourself grace is essential and how it helps you navigate each unpredictable step of the healing journey.● 🦋 Purpose Through Pain: How grief can evolve into purpose—Angie’s pathway from personal tragedy to helping others heal.● ✍️ The Power of Journaling: How simple, honest writing became Angie’s first lifeline and a tool she now recommends to grievers.● 🤝 Supporting Grievers Well: Why listening—not fixing—is the most meaningful way to show up for someone in grief.● 🌟 Living Your Legacy Today: How intentional daily choices allow you to live your legacy, not just leave one behind.Quotes from Angie Hanson:“I realized I had two options: survive and live, or sit in the darkness. I chose to live—for my daughter and for myself.”“We don’t have to fix grief. We can simply be present and listen.”“Legacy isn’t what we leave when we’re gone—it’s how we choose to live every single day.” Connect with Angie:Website: https://butterfliesandhalos.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/butterfliesandhalos Facebook: https://facebook.com/butterfliesandhalosLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/angie-hanson-griefeducator TikTok: @butterfliesandhalos 🔗 Conclusion: Grief may change our lives forever, but with compassion, intention, and hope, we can transform loss into light—and build a legacy that honors those we love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • William Tate: Courage and Compassion in Ukraine: A Story of Faith, Freedom, and Legacy

    William Tate: Courage and Compassion in Ukraine: A Story of Faith, Freedom, and Legacy
    Nov 6 2025
    What does it mean to serve with purpose — even in the midst of war? In this episode of Your Life. Your Legacy., Stan and Katie Beth sit down with William Tate, co-founder of Freedom Philanthropy Coaching and a former Army Green Beret, to discuss his life’s mission in Ukraine — from his work with orphanages to his firsthand experiences during the ongoing war. Together, they explore the realities of life in Ukraine, the resilience of its people, and the spiritual and humanitarian drive behind William’s decades of service. William shares how his military, business, and coaching background converge in his pursuit of purpose, freedom, and lasting legacy. This episode is a must-listen for those who value service, philanthropy, and global impact, offering both deep perspective and heartfelt inspiration. Key Takeaways: ● 🇺🇦 Serving Beyond Borders: William’s journey from Green Beret to humanitarian shows how purpose and faith can guide a life of global impact. ● 💔 The Human Cost of War: Thousands of Ukrainian children have been taken from their families — a tragedy that underscores the urgency of continued global awareness and aid. ● 🏫 Hope Through Orphanages: William shares how his early work teaching life skills and English to Ukrainian orphans planted a legacy of opportunity that still continues today. ● 💪 Unbreakable Spirit: Ukrainians’ resilience — from soldiers to families — stands as a testament to courage, unity, and faith in the face of overwhelming hardship. ● 🌍 Freedom and Legacy: True freedom, William says, comes from service — leaving behind a legacy of compassion and courage that transcends borders. Quotes from William Tate: ● “I just saw the need — and it aligned with my spiritual mission. God called me to Ukraine to help build community and hope.” ● “The emotional, mental, spiritual damage that’s been done to those children… I pray we can somehow heal it.” ● “Everywhere the Russians go, they bring destruction — but the Ukrainian people? They don’t quit. They’re in it to win it.” 🔗 Conclusion: William Tate’s story reminds us that legacy isn’t about wealth or recognition — it’s about answering a higher calling to serve, to protect, and to bring light where it’s most needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins
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