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Legacy

by Elisabeth Huijskens and Gretchen Huijskens

Welcome to Legacy, a podcast for visionary women. Meet your newest goal-getting companion for practical lifestyle and success tips and girl-friend-like encouragement to get you out of your own way as you pursue your BIG dreams.Your hosts Elisabeth Huijskens and Gretchen Huijskens are Forbes-featured co-founders of Trades of Hope, a multi-million dollar ethical fashion company that exists to create jobs for women in communities of extreme poverty by selling their fair trade accessories. And oh, yeah, they're a mother/daughter team! The driven, honest, unapologetic duo pull on their decades of experience in these unscripted, candid conversations.We're women committed to being our best selves, not solely for our own benefit, but to help others rise with us. From self-care to caring for the world, we lead our lives intentionally, boldly believing we can make a difference. We know that by confidently using our voices and pursuing our dreams, the women watching feel permission to do the sa

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Episodes

  1. HOW TO STAY CONSISTENT WITH YOUR GOALS IN SUMMER

    Summer throws everyone off their normal scheduels and routines. But you don't have to let summer be an excuse to stop pursuing what you want. In this episode, we talk about ways you can remain consistent with your goals even while enjoying a full, memory-making summer! Click here for a Pomodoro...

  2. Go From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Why Commitment Might Be All You Need

    Click HERE to join Gretchen's Book Launch Crew! Click HERE to grab Elisabeth's Reinvent Yourself in 12 Weeks Template! Shop Trades of Hope: tradesofhope.com Elisabeth and Gretchen are Forbes-featured founders of Trades of Hope, a multi-million dollar ethical fashion company that exists to create...

  3. GRETCHEN WROTE A BOOK: What She's Nervous for You to Read, the Writing Experience, What This Means for Trades of Hope

    Trades of Hope co-founder and CEO (and co-host of this podcast), Gretchen Huijskens WROTE A BOOK. Gretchen's memior is releasing on June 16, 2023. In this episode Elisabeth asks her everything you want to know about the book: behind the scenes of writing it, what she's nervous for you to read…

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  4. How to Get EVERYTHING You Want Out of This SUMMER!

    Summer is just around the corner, and it evokes different emotions from everyone. Some people LOVE the adventure and spontaneity (like Gretchen), and some people feel overwhelmed with the loss of routines and structure (like Elisabeth). In this episode, enjoy and embody tips for getting…

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  5. What's Working, What's Not, and What's TBD

    In this episode, Elisabeth and Gretchen are sharing what is working in their work and lives, what's not working, and what is to be determined. Gretchen also discusses the launch of her upcoming memoir! Shop the Trades of Hope 2023 Lookbook HERE Elisabeth and Gretchen are Forbes-featured founders…

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  6. "Is it worth it?" - A Fashion Revolution Week Episode

    On the day of this recording, it is the middle of Fashion Revolution Week and the 10 year anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse. The fall of this multi-level workplace manufacturing items for today's most popular fast fashion brands was completely avoidable. Thousands of people died or were...

  7. Non-Negotiables for Success

    Elisabeth and Gretchen share the non-negotiables they have in their lives and encourage you to make some of your own. Shop Trades of Hope: tradesofhope.com Elisabeth and Gretchen are Forbes-featured founders of Trades of Hope, a multi-million dollar ethical fashion company that exists to create...

  8. Your Dollars Cast a Vote for the Kind of World You Want to See

    Where and how you shop impacts the lives of real women and girls around the world. Your everyday grocery, clothing, furniture, or gift shopping can do things like: prevent mothers from giving up their children to orphanages (poverty orphans) lower people's vulnerability to human trafficking and...

  9. WOMEN: STOP HATING ON WOMEN FOR SELLING THINGS

    The loudest voices cutting women down for monetizing their passions seemingly belong to other women. We find this extremely perplexing, offer some ideas as to why this is, and encourage all women to cheer other women on in their businesses! Shop Trades of Hope: tradesofhope.com Elisabeth and...

  10. Reinvent Yourself in 12 WEEKS (Yes, 12 Weeks!)

    As a Legacy Listener, YOU get 10% OFF when you grab your spot in Reinvent Yourself in 12 Weeks: Group Accountability. Use code LEGACY10 at check out: http://bit.ly/3yML9Qf Grab the Reinvent Yourself in 12 Weeks Template: http://bit.ly/3Lzhvpf We love the 12 Week Year, orginially inspired by the...

  11. RESET FOR SPRING WITH US!

    This episode features a light hearted, inspirational, conversational list of things to do to reset for Spring and ENJOY -- not only the season -- but your one precious life! Shop Trades of Hope: tradesofhope.com Elisabeth and Gretchen are Forbes-featured founders of Trades of Hope, a…

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  12. If You're Not Hitting Your Goals, *THIS* is for You!

    We all know that taking ACTION moves you forward. But what we often forget is that NOT taking action ALSO creates results in your life -- results we probably don't want! If you're not hitting your goals or are trapped going in circles, ask yourself, "Are my actions aligned with what I want?"…

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  13. YOU'RE ALLOWED TO TAKE UP SPACE + LOVE YOURSELF

    We're daydreaming about what the world would look like if women felt they could show up as 100% themselves... Spoiler: It's incredible. Shop Trades of Hope: tradesofhope.com Elisabeth and Gretchen are Forbes-featured founders of Trades of Hope, a multi-million dollar ethical fashion company that...

  14. Answering YOUR Questions: Our Intentions for the Year, Tips for Motivation, Vision for the Future

    Thank you to everyone who submitted a question for this week's episode! We're excited to talk 2023 intentions, tips to help you stay motivated, and talk about the future of our dreams! Shop Trades of Hope: tradesofhope.com Elisabeth and Gretchen are Forbes-featured founders of Trades of Hope, a...

  15. Your Success Isn't Selfish

    Your Ripple of Good Exercise Questions: Imagine you have reached your goal, made your dream a reality — what good has come from it? Who are you now able to serve? How are you now able to give? Who are you able to support? Who does this positively impact? How does this impact your family? How does...

  16. Enjoy More Consistency, Bravery, and Unity in Life and Purpose with a Personal Manifesto

    This week, we talk about the power of designing a manifest for your life or your work! A manifesto can infuse enthusiastic consistency in your day, increase your bravery, and create beautiful unity in the people around you. Listen for thought provoking questions to see all of those…

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  17. 5 Tips to Stop Being So Hard on Yourself

    While we don't like leaning into the narratives society writes about women, the truth is: we can be so hard on ourselves! But it doesn't have to be this way. In this vulnerable (but full of laughs) episode, we go over 5 tips to stop being so hard on yourself! You only have this one life -- ENJOY...

  18. How to Set Culture (in Work and Life) to Enjoy Your Life, Avoid Burnout, and Make an Impact

    Whether you are a leader at work, lead a family, or want to lead YOURSELF more intentionally through life -- these tips on how to set culture around what you do will help you ENJOY your life, AVOID burnout, and make an IMPACT! Shop Trades of Hope: tradesofhope.com Elisabeth and Gretchen are...

  19. Take Your Power Back & Transform Your Life: Personal Responsibility

    To kick of season two, we're talking about the KEY to taking your power back and tranfsorming your life. Two words: Personal responsibility. Taking personal responsibility is the first step in bettering yourself. Even if something is not your fault, asking yourself "what role did I play in this?"...

  20. Trailer: Legacy Season 02 (and something NEW!)

    We're back! Welcome to Season 02 of Legacy: A Podcast for Visionary Women. This season, we're introducing something new! It's called Legacy Prompts! At the end of each episode, we'll give YOU an action step relating to our topic of discussion. We know that change doesn't come from talk along, so...

  21. Saying NO to Anything That Doesn't Align with the Future You Want

    Elisabeth and Gretchen talk about what it means to live in alignment with your goals, knowing what you want, and identifying your values. Listen and learn how to know when to say YES and when to say NO. (Because you really SHOULDN'T say "yes," to everything!) Check out Elisabeth's Dream Designer...

  22. No More Excuses: You Are the Only Champion of Your Dream

    Elisabeth shares the mantra that is reoccuring in her life and in the lives of the women she coaches: "No one will care about your dreams more than you." Have you every tried to get people exited about an idea, product, or service and it fell flat? Do you find yourself making excuses to not do…

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  23. How to Start Doing Those Things You Always Say You're Going to Do (But Don't)

    We ALL have things we always say we're going to do but then DON'T DO. There are some things we procrastinate as if our lived depend on it. Why? Defensive failure. We'd rather fail in little daily ways that fail at our big dream. In this episode, we explore Amanda Crowell's 3 defensive failure...

  24. Tips for Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    Imposter Syndrome can arise for several reasons. But you don't have to let it keep you were you are. Here are our tips for overcoming Imposter Syndrome (or just nervous jitters when trying something new!). Gracie: https://www.instagram.com/good_gracie/ Harvest107: https://harvest107.org Shop…

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  25. Leadership Lessons We've Learned the Hard Way (So You Don't Have To)

    We founded our company 12 years ago, which means we have learned a LOT about leadership. Learn from our experiences as we touch on trust with your employees/team, receiving criticism, different personality types -- and so much more! Shop Trades of Hope: tradesofhope.com Elisabeth and Gretchen are...

  26. Starting Trades of Hope: Our Hearts and Our "Why"

    We recently received a lot of questions about starting Trades of Hope, our journeys, and why we founded this company that means so much to us! Shop Trades of Hope: tradesofhope.com Elisabeth and Gretchen are Forbes-featured founders of Trades of Hope, a multi-million dollar ethical fashion…

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  27. Time Management Tips to Get it ALL Done (...and still love your life)

    We all have extremely full lives. Even when all of the responsibilities are GOOD, it can still be confusing figuring out what to prioritize and how to get everything done well. Listen for time management tips to help you acheive your goals and ENJOY the journey! Elisabeth and Gretchen are...

  28. Q&A: Working as a Mother/Daughter Founder Team

    What is the best and worst parts of working together? Do we ever argue? Who is more stubborn? What are tips for mothers and daughters who want to lead together? In this tell-all episode, we answer YOUR questions about being in business together as a mother/daughter duo of founders. Elisabeth and...

  29. WOMEN AND MONEY

    In this conversation, we explore the complicated relationship between many women and money. Touching pop culture, history, and our own experiences -- we discuss why it's no surprise many of us have hang-ups on managing, earning or even talking about money. Look, we're not trying to turn you into...

  30. How to Grow Your Confidence (To Reach Your Dreams & Help Others)

    Listen for our 6 tips on how to become more confident! Sometimes, confidence gets a bad wrap. It has associated with pride, selfishness, or arrogance. But we thoroughly believe that the more confident we are, the more we will succeed and help others do the same. Whether you are stuck in cycles of...

  31. Can Manifesting REALLY Help You Succeed?

    Manifestation: spiritual hoopla or a psychological approach to reaching your dreams? Let's discuss it together! Dream Designer Guide for goal setting: shop.elisabethhuijskens.com/products/2022-goal-setting-dream-designer-download Elisabeth and Gretchen are Forbes-featured founders of Trades of...

  32. A NO SHAME Ethical Fashion Conversation

    In honor of International Women's Day, let's talk about the fashion industry. It impacts women and girls the most around the world. Fashion Revolution Course: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/fashion-s-future-and-the-un-sustainable-development-goals- How Dirty Is Your Closet? Quiz:...

  33. The Art of GOAL SETTING: Make Your Dreams a Reality

    You know your big dream? Yes, THAT dream! Make it a reality with these goal-setting tips! Get Elisabeth's goal setting guide -- the Dream Designer: https://shop.elisabethhuijskens.com/products/2022-goal-setting-dream-designer-download Elisabeth and Gretchen are Forbes-featured co-founders of…

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  34. 5 Postures of Successful Women

    As founders, CEO, and CCO -- these women have experienced and seen A LOT. Speed through their decades of experience building their careers and take away the 5 things they find set women apart as they pursue their dreams! Elisabeth and Gretchen are Forbes-featured co-founders of Trades of Hope, a...

  35. Who Do These Women Think They Are?

    Get to know Elisabeth and Gretchen in our inaugural episode! Who are they? What do they do? What do they love? Do they align with your passion, movie favorites, and goals? Elisabeth and Gretchen are Forbes-featured co-founders of Trades of Hope, a multi-million dollar ethical fashion company that...

  36. Trailer: Legacy Season 01

    Welcome to Legacy, a podcast for visionary women. Meet your newest goal-getting companion for practical lifestyle and success tips and girl-friend-like encouragement to get out of your own way as you pursue your BIG dreams. We're women committed to being our best selves, not solely for our own...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Welcome to Legacy, a podcast for visionary women. Meet your newest goal-getting companion for practical lifestyle and success tips and girl-friend-like encouragement to get you out of your own way as you pursue your BIG dreams.Your hosts Elisabeth Huijskens and Gretchen Huijskens are Forbes-featured co-founders of Trades of Hope, a multi-million dollar ethical fashion company that exists to create jobs for women in communities of extreme poverty by selling their fair trade accessories. And oh, yeah, they're a mother/daughter team! The driven, honest, unapologetic duo pull on their decades of experience in these unscripted, candid conversations.We're women committed to being our best selves, not solely for our own benefit, but to help others rise with us. From self-care to caring for the world, we lead our lives intentionally, boldly believing we can make a difference. We know that by confidently using our voices and pursuing our dreams, the women watching feel permission to do the sa

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Welcome to Legacy, a podcast for visionary women. Meet your newest goal-getting companion for practical lifestyle and success tips and girl-friend-like encouragement to get you out of your own way as you pursue your BIG dreams.Your hosts Elisabeth Huijskens and Gretchen Huijskens are...

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