Living Your Legacy

What does it take to challenge one of the world's biggest environmental problems while competing against some of the largest corporations on Earth? Lila Karlsen shares how a childhood built on discipline, optimism, and purpose shaped her mission to transform sustainable packaging and eliminate single-use plastics. From building high-performing sales teams to advancing carbon negative packaging innovation, she reveals the mindset behind leading with conviction, embracing opportunity, and creating lasting impact. This conversation explores entrepreneurship, sustainability, AI, resilience, and the belief that meaningful change begins with people willing to execute when others hesitate.
Key Takeaways
Why purpose-driven innovation creates long-term business success.
How optimism and surrounding yourself with the right people fuels leadership.
Why grit matters more than technical skill.
How AI allows leaders to focus on creativity instead of routine work.
Why execution consistently beats ideas without action.

Notable Quotes
"Discipline and preparation meet opportunity every day."
"You can do anything you set your mind to."
"I cannot teach grit."
"The whole world is opportunity. You just have to not be afraid."
"Always look for the positive in people."

After surviving years of childhood sexual abuse, Yvonne Sandomir refuses to let the cycle continue. Instead of allowing trauma to define her future, she transforms her experience into a mission focused on child sexual abuse prevention, education, and survivor advocacy. In this powerful episode of Living Your Legacy, she explains why awareness is the first line of defense, challenges common misconceptions about abuse, and shares practical strategies every parent can begin using today. Through her memoir The Invisible Girl, speaking engagements, podcast, and prevention guide, Yvonne dedicates her life to protecting children while helping survivors reclaim their voices. This conversation reveals why prevention begins at home and why education has the power to change generations.
Key Takeaways
Childhood sexual abuse is often misunderstood and extends far beyond physical contact.
Prevention starts at home through education, body autonomy, and open family communication.
Many perpetrators groom parents before targeting children, making awareness essential.
Survivors deserve support, healing, and accountability for those who harmed them.
Every person can help break intergenerational cycles of abuse through education and action.

Notable Quotes
"95% of abuse can be prevented if people are aware of it."
"Prevention starts at home."
"The adults are uncomfortable. We've got to change that."
"The people you know, love, and trust are most likely to harm your child."
"They don't get the right to walk around while the victims suffer an entire lifetime."

When her beloved dog Teddy is given just weeks to live, MaryBeth Powers refuses to accept there is nothing left to do. What begins as a desperate search for natural pet wellness solutions evolves into Teddy's Turmeric Tamer, a mission-driven business dedicated to helping pet owners explore natural alternatives. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, MaryBeth shares how personal heartbreak, entrepreneurship, product development, regulatory challenges, and years of persistence transform one family's experience into a growing brand. From navigating licensing hurdles to building trust through community events, she reveals what it really takes to create a business with purpose while honoring the companion who inspired it all.
Key Takeaways
How Teddy's cancer diagnosis inspired an unexpected entrepreneurial journey.
Why solving a personal problem often becomes the foundation of a meaningful business.
The challenges of launching a natural pet wellness product in a highly regulated industry.
How persistence through rejection, licensing delays, and setbacks builds long-term success.
Why education and informed choices matter when considering natural pet wellness options.

Notable Quotes
"I wasn't going to not fight for my dog."
"Natural remedies work with the body's own healing process."
"I never intended this to be a business."
"I almost gave up."
"If you have a choice to do natural, why not?"

Most people see self-care as a luxury. She believes it's the foundation of a longer, healthier, and more meaningful life. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, the founder and CEO of Sabai Thai Spa shares how she goes from arriving in Canada with almost nothing to building a thriving wellness brand rooted in authentic Thai wellness, resilience, and purpose. Rather than chasing hustle alone, she challenges listeners to rethink success through balance, mindfulness, and consistent self-care. Her journey reveals how belief, culture, and service become the foundation for lasting impact while inspiring entrepreneurs to build businesses that transform lives and communities.
Key Takeaways
Why self-care should become a weekly habit instead of an occasional luxury.
How authentic Thai wellness principles shaped a successful franchise business.
The mindset required to build a company from less than $1,000.
Why investing in yourself leads to stronger leadership, clearer thinking, and healthier relationships.
How building a business with purpose creates a legacy that extends beyond profit.

Notable Quotes
"Self-care should be part of life."
"You have to invest in yourself."
"The kindness starts from you."
"The future is shaped by the decisions you make today."
"I started my own business from nothing. Literally nothing."

Jason Parks doesn't just build electrical systems. He builds leaders. In this episode of Living Your Legacy, the founder of M&J Electric shares the journey from working nights and weekends to building a thriving electrical contracting company designed to outlast him. Alongside his son Caleb, Jason opens up about entrepreneurship, leadership, succession planning, mentorship, and the difficult decisions required to create a family business that can endure for generations. Through stories of setbacks, risk, and relentless persistence, they reveal what it truly takes to build a company rooted in trust, training, and purpose while preparing the next generation to carry the mission forward.
Key Takeaways
Why hearing "no" should motivate entrepreneurs instead of discouraging them.
How building systems creates freedom and prepares a business for succession.
Why persistence matters more than having the perfect plan.
How mentorship, training, and leadership shape long-term business success.
The lessons learned while transitioning a family business from father to son.

Notable Quotes
"The worst answer you can ever get is no."
"You're only a finite number of no's away from your yes."
"Most of the time, the easiest way to learn is just get thrown in the fire."
"I just need somebody to make a decision."
"Never give up. Persistence is the key."