Living Your Legacy

Rudy Mawer
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A podcast that brings you closer to the individuals who have built the brands, businesses, and movements that inspire us all. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with one of the dynamic entrepreneurs from all walks of life, offering listeners a front-row seat to their journeys, insights, and expertise. Through candid dialogue, discover how these innovators turned their ideas into thriving enterprises, the challenges they overcame, and the lessons they learned along the way. From behind-the-scenes stories of building their legacies to actionable advice on leadership, marketing, mindset, and more, this podcast is your guide to applying their wisdom to your own path. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply someone hungry for inspiration, These Conversations will deliver the motivation and tools to fuel your ambitions. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to leave your own legacy.

  1. 2D AGO

    How a Golfer Built a Cigar Empire

    What starts as a casual golf outing turns into a business idea that disrupts an entire industry. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, serial entrepreneur and Greenside Cigar Company founder Ty Murphy opens up about building a golf cigar brand from scratch, scaling through influencer marketing, and creating a direct-to-consumer business model that challenges traditional cigar distribution. He shares the emotional highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the mindset required to persevere through uncertainty, and how following “the little voices” led him to unexpected success. From golf culture and branding psychology to cigar experiences and product market fit, Ty reveals how an average guy turned a simple observation into a thriving company. Key Takeaways How Ty Murphy identified a gap between golf culture and cigar cultureWhy disrupting traditional distribution created massive growth opportunitiesThe power of influencer marketing in the golf industryHow branding and “gamification” increased cigar sales at golf coursesWhy entrepreneurship requires perseverance through uncertainty and self-doubt Notable Quotes “Committing to something and persevering through stuff changes everything.”“Golf is four hours with the same four people. A lot of business happens there.”“It’s not about smoking cigars. It’s about the experience I’m having.”“We disrupted an entire distribution chain.”“Sometimes that little voice in your head is worth listening to.”

    22 min

  2. 3D AGO

    From Single Mom to Million-Dollar Laundromat

    After being told a single mother with two children would never become successful, Candice Bourne refuses to accept that future. Originally from Jamaica, she builds her career in the travel industry, becoming a top sales performer before realizing she no longer wants to stay trapped on a hamster wheel. With banks rejecting her nine times, Candice risks everything, cashes in savings, and buys her first coin laundry business in 2012. What follows is a relentless journey filled with fire damage, triple shifts, employee struggles, and moments that test her discipline and belief in herself. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, the founder of Candy Clean Laundry shares how grit, consistency, community service, pickup and delivery innovation, and real estate investing helped her transform a failing laundromat into a million-dollar business while raising two children alone. Key Takeaways Success requires going all in, not halfwayConsistency and community visibility build long-term business growthRejection from banks does not define your futureEssential service businesses can create massive opportunities during difficult timesDiscipline and resilience can turn survival into generational wealth Notable Quotes “I did not want to be a hamster on a wheel.”“You have to go all in or nothing.”“They’re gonna learn how to fight.”“I love what I do.”“It’s not an easy road.”

    15 min

  3. 3D AGO

    From HIV Survivor to Sweet Potato Pie Empire

    Empress Edwards-El turns pain into purpose as she shares the extraordinary journey behind Yummy Treats, a family-driven dessert brand built from resilience, faith, and survival. After growing up surrounded by poverty, addiction, incarceration, and eventually being diagnosed with HIV at just 19 years old, Empress refuses to become another statistic. Instead, she builds a decades-long career in public health advocacy, works with major networks like BET, MTV, VH1, and Lifetime, and empowers communities facing trauma and chronic illness. When layoffs, caregiving, and personal loss threaten everything she built, she returns to the one vision she never abandoned: creating soulful comfort food with her daughters. In this emotional episode of Living Your Legacy, Empress reveals how entrepreneurship, family, faith, public health advocacy, and Sweet Potato Pie become the foundation for generational legacy. Key Takeaways Turning personal adversity into purpose-driven entrepreneurshipBuilding a family business centered on culture, joy, and communityOvercoming stigma, poverty, and chronic illness through resilienceWhy authenticity creates stronger brands and loyal customersUsing public health advocacy and storytelling to inspire lasting impact Notable Quotes “A real empress doesn’t just inherit greatness. A real empress creates greatness.”“People can literally taste the love in our stuff.”“It began by me just trying to be the best mom that I could be.”“We don’t die. We multiply.”“Success is about more than money. It is about seeing the value in yourself.”

    15 min

  4. 3D AGO

    Sedentary Life to a Global Movement Revolution

    Most people know they should move more, yet they stay stuck in a sedentary lifestyle that quietly impacts their health, focus, and relationships. In this episode, Russell Rogers, founder of MoveToday365, shares how a lifetime of outdoor living, family values, and a sudden moment of inspiration turned into a global health and wellness movement. From coaching and personal training to launching the Today Series and Community Strides, he reveals how small daily habits can reshape mental clarity, productivity, and family connection. As he challenges the rise of isolation and screen addiction, Russell breaks down practical ways entrepreneurs can integrate movement into busy schedules and build intentional living into everyday life. Key Takeaways • Sedentary lifestyles and isolation are the hidden drivers of declining mental and physical health • Small, consistent movement habits outperform extreme, unsustainable fitness routines • Environment and daily structure play a major role in long-term health and productivity • Family connection is strengthened through shared movement and intentional time outdoors • Building a movement starts with one simple action done consistently Notable Quotes • “We don’t need to allow ourselves to get to that point.” • “Either we’re going to be a consistent sitter or a consistent mover.” • “Something is always better than nothing.” • “The most important thing is consistency.” • “People are suffering with their mental and physical health and I am here to change lives one at a time.”

    19 min

  5. 3D AGO

    From Accountant to Island Designer Brand

    After 30 years in a family business built on high-end craftsmanship and accounting precision, Erika Preuss walks away from comfort to rediscover herself. What begins as a sailing trip to the Virgin Islands turns into a complete reinvention, leading to the creation of Ola Kala Bags, a luxury handbag brand inspired by island living, craftsmanship, and personal transformation. In this episode, she shares how COVID, burnout, and losing herself forced a reset, and how she turned Excel sketches into a physical product sold globally. This is a story about slowing down, cutting the noise, and having the courage to change your course before life makes the decision for you. Key Takeaways • Reinvention is possible at any age if you are willing to leave comfort behind • Slowing down creates clarity that busy routines destroy • You can build a brand even with zero experience in the industry • Creativity often exists where you least expect it • Courage to change direction is the real competitive advantage Notable Quotes • “When you stop the noise, you start to find yourself again.” • “It’s never too late to start over at any age.” • “Look within and take note of the course you’re on.” • “I buried the adventure girl inside me for years.” • “Life is a journey, it’s a marathon, not a sprint.”

    17 min

  6. 3D AGO

    From Cleaning Toilets to Building a $68M Empire

    Raised by a single mother working two jobs, learns early that grit, faith, and integrity are non-negotiable. From cleaning toilets at Wendy’s as a teenager to running for U.S. Senate and building one of the top-performing private health insurance teams in America, she refuses to let hardship define her future. In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Sanquetta Taylor opens up about leadership without titles, surviving adversity, mentoring women in business, and scaling Executive Health Coverage into a powerhouse generating $68 million in revenue. Through stories of sacrifice, faith, health insurance leadership, philanthropy, and family, she reveals how purpose-driven leadership can transform lives and create lasting impact. Key Takeaways Leadership starts with service, not titlesFaith and discipline create an unbreakable mindsetTurning pain into purpose builds lasting successWomen can thrive in underrepresented industries through grit and mentorshipBuilding a legacy means helping others win alongside you Notable Quotes “You can be a leader without a title.”“If I take the L, it’s never the loss but the lesson.”“Turn your pain into gains.”“Whatever is in your heart when you don’t have will be in your heart when you do.”“You have to lead with grace and faith in order to have anything impactful.”

    19 min

  7. 3D AGO

    From Single Mom to DirtBoss Empire Builder

    What does it take to build a multimillion-dollar construction company while raising three children, surviving melanoma, and rebuilding your life through heartbreak, burnout, and betrayal? In this episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Australian entrepreneur and “DirtBoss” Kim-Louise Liddell reveals the raw truth behind leadership, resilience, and high-performance living. From sailing across the Atlantic on the STS Young Endeavour to becoming one of the few women leading major civil construction projects, Kim shares how mental resilience, meditation, entrepreneurship, and values-led leadership transformed her life. She opens up about burnout, surviving the pressure of business ownership, raising an Olympian son, and why true legacy is about what you ignite in others. This conversation explores female leadership, emotional sustainability, mindset mastery, and the courage to rebuild from the ground up. Key Takeaways Building a multimillion-dollar business without a blueprint or safety net is possible through grit and consistency.Mental resilience and mindset training are essential for leadership and entrepreneurship.Burnout is not weakness; it is a signal to rebuild differently.Women can lead powerfully in male-dominated industries without sacrificing authenticity.Legacy is not about titles or money, but about the impact you leave in others. Notable Quotes “I created this business so I could create something different.”“The river of pain allows the joy to flow through.”“We are meaning-making machines.”“You can’t be what you can’t see.”“Legacy isn’t what you leave behind. It’s what you ignite in others.”

    19 min

  8. 3D AGO

    From Mormon Mom to Spiritual Awakening Leader

    Amanda Joy Loveland shares the deeply personal journey that transformed her from a devoted Mormon mother and multimillion-dollar business owner into a spiritual teacher, shamanic guide, and bestselling author helping others navigate grief, identity shifts, and spiritual awakening. In this emotional episode of LIVING YOUR LEGACY, Amanda opens up about religious deconstruction, divorce, entrepreneurship, healing trauma, and channeling her upcoming book Weavers of the New Earth. Through raw conversations about faith, loss, business, intuition, and embodiment, she reveals how pain became the catalyst for purpose. This episode explores spiritual awakening, divine embodiment, grief healing, and the courage required to rebuild your life from the inside out while learning to trust your inner truth. Key Takeaways Grief and heartbreak can become catalysts for transformation and self-discovery.Amanda left religious conditioning to reclaim her authentic identity and spiritual truth.Entrepreneurship became a pathway for rediscovering her confidence and inner power.Spiritual awakening often begins when old identities and systems collapse.True legacy comes from helping others remember who they truly are. Notable Quotes “You worship the saviors outside of you, but you sacrifice the one inside.”“We’re going to die anyways, so might as well just full send.”“Pain pushes until the soul calls.”“I help people remember who they are and help them come back home.”“Your light is not gone. It’s waiting for you to return to it.”

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A podcast that brings you closer to the individuals who have built the brands, businesses, and movements that inspire us all. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with one of the dynamic entrepreneurs from all walks of life, offering listeners a front-row seat to their journeys, insights, and expertise. Through candid dialogue, discover how these innovators turned their ideas into thriving enterprises, the challenges they overcame, and the lessons they learned along the way. From behind-the-scenes stories of building their legacies to actionable advice on leadership, marketing, mindset, and more, this podcast is your guide to applying their wisdom to your own path. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply someone hungry for inspiration, These Conversations will deliver the motivation and tools to fuel your ambitions. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to leave your own legacy.

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  • Creator
    Rudy Mawer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    157
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Rudy Mawer
  • Show Website
    Living Your Legacy

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