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Echoes of Us
by Elena Iacono
Echoes of Us is a podcast about human inheritance; the perspective, values, and lived experiences we pass forward.Hosted by Elena Iacono, Founder of LegacyNex, season two focuses on understanding. Each short episode unpacks a single idea drawn from real conversations and experience.Because most people don’t struggle to care about this: they struggle to fully see it. What it is. What it does. And what becomes possible when it’s understood.
Episodes
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Beyond Wealth: What Else Do We Have an Opportunity to Give?
What do we have an opportunity to give beyond wealth? LegacyNex and IG Wealth Management are now working together to bring Human Inheritance™ to IG clients across Canada. In this conversation, Christine Van Cauwenberghe, Head of Financial Planning at IG Wealth Management, joins LegacyNex founder...
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Worth Listening To
What makes a voice believable isn’t certainty, it’s honesty. In this special episode, Christin Geall, author of Flora Culture and Cultivated, shares why the responsibility of a narrator isn’t to have all the answers, but to tell the truth as clearly as they can. To hold perspective, doubt, and...
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When It Finally Moves
You can care deeply about capturing the stories, perspectives, and values that shape a life. You can even know you want to do it. And still, nothing happens. This episode explores why that gap exists, and what it actually takes to move. Echoes of Us is a LegacyNex production, hosted by Elena…
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So...Why doesn't This Happen?
You can record your story. That’s easy. What’s harder is uncovering how you think, what shaped you, and what actually matters beneath it. This episode explores the difference - and why it changes everything, both now and over time. Echoes of Us is a LegacyNex production, hosted by Elena Iacono...
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Season Two: A Different Approach
Season one of Echoes of Us explored why this work matters. Season two is about something else. Why people feel it. Why they connect to it. And why, even then… they don’t act. Each episode is a single idea: clear, direct, and grounded in what actually happens. Because this isn’t something you…
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Home Brewed
Legacy isn’t just about wealth — it’s about the wisdom, values, and stories that shape who we are. In this episode, Elena Iacono speaks with Steve Beauchesne, CEO of Family Enterprise Canada, about the growing shift in how families think about inheritance. As wealth alone proves unable to anchor...
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Stories Over Stuff
Mallory McGrath from Viive Planning is changing how Canadians are thinking about estate planning. In this episode, we dive into why storytelling and open communication aren’t just nice-to-haves — they’re the key to building deeper family connections and shaping the legacy you want to leave.
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Beyond the Ledger
In this episode, Elena Iacono sits down with Christine Van Cauwenberghe, Head of Financial Planning at IG Wealth Management and author of Wealth Planning Strategies for Canadians (2026 Edition) — a leading voice in estate and wealth planning across the country. Christine shares why she believes...
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Guiding Growth
In this episode, Elena Iacono and Dr. Paul Edelman — a coach, educator, and facilitator who helps families navigate leadership transitions and meaningful conversations in complicated times — come together to explore why true legacy isn’t about what you leave behind, but about what you set in...
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Legacy on the Table
In this powerful episode of Echoes of Us, Elena Iacono is joined by Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada, for an intimate conversation about the true meaning of legacy. Together, they unpack how generosity takes many forms — not just through wealth, but through time, kindness, and the...
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A Ruby's Story
In this episode of Echoes of Us, I sit down with Dan Pontefract — leadership strategist, author, and champion of workplace culture — to explore how legacy storytelling isn’t about building monuments to ourselves, but about offering scaffolding for others. We talk about how personal stories teach…
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From Ice to Influence
Who inspires the people at the top? In this episode of Echoes of Us, I sit down with Cyril Leeder, CEO and President of the Ottawa Senators, for a candid conversation about leadership, legacy, and the people who left their mark on his life. From early mentors to pivotal career moments, Cyril...
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Money Isn’t the Whole Story
In this episode of Echoes of Us, Elena Iacono sits down with renowned Canadian financial journalist Renée Sylvestre-Williams (Globe and Mail, CBC, Toronto Star, Money Sense, The Walrus, The Budgette) for a conversation that moves beyond dollars and cents. Together, they unpack why legacy is so...
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Little ingredients
In this episode, I’m joined by the remarkable Caterina Lo Mascolo Minthe — a woman whose life weaves together art, courage, and global connection. Born in Canada to Sicilian and Polish parents, Caterina is a publisher, editor and founder of the book publishing house Mazara Edition. She is also a...
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Values to Live By
In this episode of Echoes of Us, global philanthropist Jay McCauley reminds us that the values we carry aren’t just personal — they quietly shape how we lead, live, and impact the world around us. This conversation invites us to capture the voices and wisdom of those we love, preserving the…
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Seeds for a Meaningful Life
In this special episode of Echoes of Us, I sit down with Dr. Michelle McQuaid — award-winning well-being expert, LinkedIn mental health thought leader, and loving granddaughter of an well-respected Australian farmer — to explore how the seeds planted by those before us shape the lives we lead...
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The Ripple Effect: From Grandfather to CEO
In this premiere episode, Elena Iacono sits down with Jeff Schwartz, President and CEO of Go Lime, to explore the lasting impact one person can have across generations. Jeff shares the wisdom, values, and unforgettable words of his grandfather — and how those insights continue to shape his life…
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Trailer
In this special preview episode, host Elena Iacono introduces Echoes of Us — a LegacyNex production about presence, reflection, and the quiet power of story. Discover what the show is all about, who you’ll meet, and why now is the perfect time to start asking the questions and gathering the…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Echoes of Us is a podcast about human inheritance; the perspective, values, and lived experiences we pass forward.Hosted by Elena Iacono, Founder of LegacyNex, season two focuses on understanding. Each short episode unpacks a single idea drawn from real conversations and experience.Because most people don’t struggle to care about this: they struggle to fully see it. What it is. What it does. And what becomes possible when it’s understood.
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Elena Iacono
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Echoes of Us is a podcast about human inheritance; the perspective, values, and lived experiences we pass forward.Hosted by Elena Iacono, Founder of LegacyNex, season two focuses on understanding. Each short episode unpacks a single idea drawn from real conversations and experience.Because most...
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Echoes of Us is created and hosted by Elena Iacono.
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