Owning Your Legacy

Laurette Rondenet
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Owning Your Legacy is a podcast for those who seek inspiration on leadership and what it takes to courageously leave your mark on the world. It is centered on the belief that together we can change the world for the better. First, by defining the legacy we each wish to leave behind. And then, by being brave enough to take ownership of it.Join Laurette Rondenet as she hosts intimate discussions with fellow leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers who are making an impact in their space. They go deep on topics like relationships, leadership, business growth—and, of course, what it means to own your legacy. Laurette is president and CEO of Edlong, an innovative, globally-recognized food flavoring company. As a leader, Laurette’s calling is to create a culture of authentic belonging and be a beacon of light, challenging others to shine their light.

  1. 4D AGO

    She Became CEO Without Chasing It | Christie Tarantino-Dean on Leadership and Mentorship

    What if leadership is not something you chase, but something that finds you? In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Christie Tarantino-Dean shares how she stepped into a CEO role unexpectedly and what it really takes to grow into leadership over time. As CEO of the Institute of Food Technologists, Christie leads a global community of scientists, innovators, and industry leaders working to advance the science of food and address challenges around safety, nutrition, and sustainability. This conversation explores the reality of stepping up before you feel ready, the mentors who help shape your path, and how trust and relationships define long term success. Christie also shares how she approaches leadership in complex environments, builds alignment across diverse stakeholders, and helps guide an organization at the intersection of science, business, and global impact. If you are building something, leading a team, or figuring out your next step, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership and growth. Learn more about Christie Tarantino-Dean and her work with IFT https://www.iftexchange.org/about-ift/leadership/christie-tarantino-dean ✔ Leadership often comes before confidence ✔ Mentorship can shape your entire career ✔ Trust is built through consistency and relationships ✔ Self doubt is part of the process ✔ Build your network before you need it If you enjoyed the episode please share it with others, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about me and how I am Owning My Legacy, you can find me on Instagram @LauretteRondenet and online at lauretterondenet.com.

    42 min

  2. MAR 31

    Mara Smith: From Stay-at-Home Mom to Tequila Founder | Reinvention, Risk & Starting Over

    In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, we sit down with Mara Smith, founder of Inspiro Tequila, to talk about what it really looks like to start over and build something meaningful on your own terms. After stepping away from her career for 16 years to raise her family, Mara re-entered the workforce with no traditional roadmap, no network, and plenty of self-doubt. What followed was not a return to what she once knew, but a bold pivot into entrepreneurship. From her background in law and corporate strategy to launching Inspiro Tequila in a male-dominated industry, Mara shares the mindset shifts, risks, and decisions that shaped her journey. This conversation explores confidence, imposter syndrome, motherhood as leadership training, and why being an outsider can be a powerful advantage. This is not just a founder story. It is a story about reinvention, purpose, and building a legacy that extends beyond business. In this episode, we cover: ✔ Mara Smith’s journey from stay-at-home mom to founder of Inspiro Tequila ✔ Reinventing your career after time away from the workforce ✔ How motherhood builds leadership, resilience, and adaptability ✔ Navigating imposter syndrome and earning credibility in a new industry ✔ Why being an outsider can drive innovation ✔ Building a purpose-driven brand in a competitive market ✔ The importance of community, mentorship, and showing up If this conversation resonates, share it with someone who is thinking about starting over. #MaraSmith #InspiroTequila #OwningYourLegacy #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #CareerPivot #Leadership #PersonalGrowth #FounderStory If you enjoyed the episode please share it with others, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about me and how I am Owning My Legacy, you can find me on Instagram @LauretteRondenet and online at lauretterondenet.com.

    42 min

  3. MAR 17

    Katrina Markoff: Rebuilding After Losing Everything | From Vosges Chocolate to Violet Flame

    In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, host Laurette Rondenet sits down with Katrina Markoff, founder of Violet Flame Chocolate and the original creator of the globally renowned chocolate brand Vosges Haut-Chocolat. Katrina shares the remarkable journey that took her from studying chemistry and psychology at Vanderbilt to culinary training in Paris and eventually building one of the most innovative chocolate companies in the world. Her entrepreneurial path was guided by creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to follow intuition even when it meant taking risks others would not.  But success did not come without challenges. After years of building her company, Katrina experienced profound personal and professional setbacks and ultimately lost control of the business she created. Rather than giving up, she chose to rebuild.  Now, as the founder of Violet Flame Chocolate, Katrina is creating a new vision for chocolate. Her new venture blends luxury craftsmanship, ritual, and creativity while encouraging people to reconnect with their inner voice and imagination. This conversation explores entrepreneurship, resilience, intuition, and the power of starting again. 📲 Like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations about leadership, entrepreneurship, and legacy. In this episode: ✅ The rise of Vosges Haut-Chocolat ✅ What it feels like to lose the company you built ✅ How intuition shapes entrepreneurial decisions ✅ The inspiration behind Violet Flame Chocolate ✅ Rebuilding identity, creativity, and purpose after adversity Credits IG: @rishi.productions IG: @gosiasimprint If you enjoyed the episode please share it with others, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about me and how I am Owning My Legacy, you can find me on Instagram @LauretteRondenet and online at lauretterondenet.com.

    36 min

  4. MAR 3

    Rewrite the Mother Code: Motherhood, Guilt & Feminine Leadership | Dr. Gertrude Lyons

    In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, host Laurette Rondenet sits down with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, author of Rewrite the Mother Code, for a transformative conversation on motherhood, identity, intuition, and the hidden cultural narratives that shape women’s lives. Dr. Lyons shares her personal awakening, from navigating fertility through a holistic lens to questioning deeply ingrained expectations around pregnancy, birth, and what it truly means to be a “good mother.” Together, they unpack the invisible “mother codes” that drive guilt, self-sacrifice, perfectionism, and burnout. This episode explores how women can rewrite outdated narratives and reclaim their power by integrating both masculine and feminine values, balancing productivity with process, structure with intuition, and achievement with self-nurturing. Dr. Lyons also discusses: ✅ Why self-mothering is essential, not selfish ✅ The myth of putting yourself last to be a “good mom” ✅ How guilt is culturally conditioned ✅ Feminine leadership in work and family life ✅ The importance of community, modeling, and support ✅ Rewriting your own personal Mother Code Whether you are raising children, building a career, leading a team, or nurturing a vision, this conversation will challenge you to examine the codes you are living by, and decide which ones need to be rewritten.  🌐 Learn more about Dr. Gertrude Lyons: https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/ 🎧 Listen to the Rewrite the Mother Code Podcast: https://www.drgertrudelyons.com/podcast 📲 Follow Dr. Gertrude Lyons on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drgertrudelyons/ 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms 📲 Like, comment, and subscribe for conversations on leadership, love, and legacy Video and Photo Credits: IG: @rishi.productions IG: @gosiasimprint #RewriteTheMotherCode #DrGertrudeLyons #Motherhood #FeminineLeadership #WomenInLeadership #IntentionalParenting #SelfMothering #LeadershipDevelopment #OwningYourLegacy #PersonalGrowth If you enjoyed the episode please share it with others, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about me and how I am Owning My Legacy, you can find me on Instagram @LauretteRondenet and online at lauretterondenet.com.

    56 min

  5. FEB 17

    Neurodivergence & Leadership in the AI Era | Brittani Mack

    In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, host Laurette Rondenet sits down with Brittani Mack, host of Tech Me As I Am, for a powerful conversation on authentic leadership, personal branding, emotional intelligence, and staying grounded in the age of AI. Brittani shares the transformational moment that shifted her life after watching The Call to Courage by Brené Brown. What began as a wake-up call about vulnerability became a deep journey into self-love, identity work, and courageous authenticity. From navigating corporate leadership and corporate culture to building meaningful client relationships, Brittani explains how doing the inner work reshaped her leadership style, her parenting, and her purpose. This episode dives into how leaders can create psychologically safe workplace cultures, why personal branding is rooted in character rather than job titles, and how neurodivergence and ADHD can be leadership strengths rather than limitations. Brittani also speaks candidly about raising four boys, supporting men’s mental health, navigating modern masculinity, and breaking generational trauma through emotional awareness, vulnerability, and intentional parenting.  The conversation also explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the workplace, why fear around emerging technology is natural, and how human connection, emotional intelligence, and core values remain irreplaceable in an increasingly digital world.  Topics covered in this episode include: ✅ Authentic leadership and vulnerability in the workplace ✅ Personal branding beyond your job title ✅ Emotional intelligence and psychological safety at work ✅ AI, fear of technology, and staying grounded in a digital world ✅ Neurodivergence, ADHD, and creativity as leadership strengths ✅ Raising emotionally healthy boys and supporting men’s mental health ✅ Breaking generational patterns through inner child work ✅ Building trust, connection, and influence in corporate environments ✅ Human connection as a competitive advantage in the AI era Whether you are a corporate executive, entrepreneur, sales leader, working professional, parent, or someone navigating identity and career growth, this conversation offers practical leadership insights and mindset strategies for owning who you are — unapologetically. 🌐 Learn more about Tech Me As I Am: https://www.techmeasiam.com/ 🎧 Listen to the Tech Me As I Am Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCBxKJXlmMzqJZOABuG2vbIg  📲 Follow Brittani for updates on her executive branding agency launching in 2026: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanimack/ If you enjoyed the episode please share it with others, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about me and how I am Owning My Legacy, you can find me on Instagram @LauretteRondenet and online at lauretterondenet.com.

    39 min

  6. FEB 3

    Choosing the Right Partner Without Losing Yourself: Bela Gandhi on Smart Dating.

    In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, host Laurette Rondenet sits down with Bela Gandhi, founder of Smart Dating Academy, for a powerful conversation on modern dating, emotional intelligence, and how to build healthy relationships at any stage of life. Bela shares her personal journey from heartbreak to global corporate leadership, and the pivotal decision to leave a successful career in finance and manufacturing to pursue her purpose: helping people date with clarity, confidence, and intention. Drawing on neuroscience, behavioral patterns, and real-world coaching experience, Bela explains why so many people repeat unhealthy relationship cycles and how to break them for good. This episode dives deep into dating advice for women and men navigating love after heartbreak, divorce, or long-term singleness. Bela explains why chemistry alone is not enough, how attachment hormones like oxytocin influence decision-making, and why emotional safety matters more than surface-level attraction. Topics covered in this episode include: ✅ Modern dating challenges and repeating relationship patterns ✅ Dating advice for women and men over 30, 40, 50+ ✅ Emotional safety and healthy conflict resolution ✅ Narcissism, gaslighting, and love bombing explained ✅ Why chemistry can be misleading in dating ✅ How to avoid losing yourself in relationships ✅ Attachment styles, oxytocin, and emotional bonding ✅ What makes love last long-term ✅ Building confidence, clarity, and self-awareness in dating Whether you are single, dating, married, divorced, or starting over later in life, this conversation offers grounded, practical guidance for building relationships rooted in respect, trust, and long-term compatibility. 🌐 Learn more about Smart Dating Academy: https://www.smartdatingacademy.com 🎧 Listen to the Smart Dating Academy Podcast 📲 Follow on Instagram: @smartdatingacademy 🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms  📲 Like, comment, and subscribe for conversations on leadership, love, and legacy Video and Photo Credits: IG: @rishi.productions IG: @gosiasimprint If you enjoyed the episode please share it with others, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about me and how I am Owning My Legacy, you can find me on Instagram @LauretteRondenet and online at lauretterondenet.com.

    44 min

  7. JAN 19

    Walking Away to Move Forward: Leadership, Values, and Long-Term Vision with Teresa Ging

    Teresa Ging, founder and CEO of Sugar Bliss, returns to Owning Your Legacy for a timely and values-driven conversation about growth, courage, and leading with integrity in uncertain times. From national retail expansion to sports concessions and airport locations, Teresa shares how Sugar Bliss has evolved while staying rooted in purpose. In this episode, Teresa reflects on the realities of scaling a consumer brand, navigating volatile markets, and making difficult decisions that test both leadership and values. She speaks candidly about the changing DEI landscape, the responsibility of women-owned businesses to lead by example, and the moment she chose to walk away from a major retail opportunity that no longer aligned with her company’s mission. Throughout the conversation, Teresa emphasizes mentorship, financial literacy, and the importance of knowing every facet of your business—even when growth pulls you away from the day-to-day. In this episode, you will learn:  ✅ How Sugar Bliss expanded into national retailers, sports venues, and airports  ✅ Why knowing your numbers is essential at every stage of growth  ✅ How shifting DEI policies are impacting women- and minority-owned businesses  ✅ What it means to walk away from opportunity when values are compromised  ✅ Why mentorship and sponsorship are critical to closing the revenue gap for women-owned companies  ✅ How leadership requires adaptability, clarity, and long-term vision  ✅ Why legacy is built through consistency, courage, and collective uplift Whether you are building a brand, navigating ethical decisions in business, or mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs, this episode offers a grounded, honest look at what it means to grow with purpose—and to lead without losing sight of what matters most. 🌐 Explore Sugar Bliss: https://www.sugarblisscakes.com If you enjoyed the episode please share it with others, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about me and how I am Owning My Legacy, you can find me on Instagram @LauretteRondenet and online at lauretterondenet.com.

    30 min

  8. JAN 6

    The Multiplier Effect: Confidence, Representation, and Leading Before You’re Ready

    Ayra Mudessir, TEDx speaker, three-time author, youth advocate, and neuroscience student, joins Laurette Rondenet on Owning Your Legacy for an insightful conversation about confidence, representation, and the power of intentional leadership at any age. At just 21 years old, Ayra reflects on the moments and influences that shaped her commitment to youth empowerment, education, and meaningful social impact. In this episode, Ayra introduces the multiplier effect—the idea that one voice, one decision, or one act of courage can create waves of change far beyond the individual. She explains how representation reshapes belief at a neurological level, why confidence must come before skill, and how micro-leadership allows people to lead without titles, permission, or perfection. Ayra also speaks candidly about navigating unhealthy friendships, the impact of social media on motivation and self-worth, and the importance of mindset in breaking cycles of limitation. In this episode, you will learn: ✅ What inspired Ayra’s TEDx talk and her mission in youth advocacy ✅ How the multiplier effect transforms individual action into collective change ✅ Why representation rewires belief and expands what feels possible ✅ Why confidence is foundational to skill development and growth ✅ How micro-leadership creates momentum without waiting for perfection ✅ How to recognize relationships that limit growth rather than support it ✅ Why mindset shapes long-term success more than credentials alone Whether you are mentoring emerging leaders, questioning traditional paths to success, or seeking a grounded approach to confidence and self-belief, this conversation offers clarity, perspective, and a powerful reminder that legacy begins with the courage to take the first step. 🌐 Explore Ayra Mudessir’s work: https://www.ayramudessir.com If you enjoyed the episode please share it with others, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about me and how I am Owning My Legacy, you can find me on Instagram @LauretteRondenet and online at lauretterondenet.com.

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Owning Your Legacy is a podcast for those who seek inspiration on leadership and what it takes to courageously leave your mark on the world. It is centered on the belief that together we can change the world for the better. First, by defining the legacy we each wish to leave behind. And then, by being brave enough to take ownership of it.Join Laurette Rondenet as she hosts intimate discussions with fellow leaders, visionaries, and trailblazers who are making an impact in their space. They go deep on topics like relationships, leadership, business growth—and, of course, what it means to own your legacy. Laurette is president and CEO of Edlong, an innovative, globally-recognized food flavoring company. As a leader, Laurette’s calling is to create a culture of authentic belonging and be a beacon of light, challenging others to shine their light.

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  • Creator
    Laurette Rondenet
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    87
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 345432
  • Show Website
    Owning Your Legacy

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