In this insightful episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Auer talks with Dr. Maya Ellington, behavioral psychologist, leadership strategist, and bestselling author of The Flexible Mind. Dr. Ellington has spent over two decades studying how humans adapt to uncertainty and navigate change with purpose. Her research and coaching have guided executives, educators, and creative professionals worldwide to see transitions not as threats but as invitations to evolve.

In this episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Nuo welcomes Marilyn Jenkins, digital growth strategist and founder of Law Marketing Zone. Since the early nineties, Marilyn has been helping law firms scale their businesses through digital strategies that include paid ads, SEO, and Google optimization. Her methods have produced extraordinary results, with clients generating seven-figure revenues and returns exceeding 14x. What truly sets Marilyn apart, however, is her belief that marketing isn’t about selling it’s about connection, trust, and empathy

In this powerful episode of Your Life and Legacy, host Christopher Nuo welcomes attorney Dion Duckett, an expert in estate planning and elder law, for a deeply human discussion on one of life’s toughest yet most necessary topics talking about death and money.Drawing from her own experience caring for aging and disabled family members, Dion shares how empathy and legal planning can bring families peace of mind. Together, they explore why so many avoid these conversations, how privacy and fear often get in the way, and how clear communication can prevent future conflict and confusion.

• (00:00:00) - Death and Legacy
• (00:01:40) - When Will I Die? Money and Death
• (00:07:09) - The Power of Estate Planning
• (00:09:56) - Your Maintenance Plan for Your Stuff
• (00:11:10) - Now Media TV: Your Life and Legacy
• (00:12:33) - Estate Planning for the Rich
• (00:19:49) - Do disabled adult children need special needs trusts?
• (00:21:27) - Will a Special Needs Trust Affect Your Estate?
• (00:25:27) - Why You Need to Plan for Your Child's Death
• (00:28:30) - Should You Name a Guardianship for Your Child?
• (00:30:25) - What Are the Roles and Responsibilities of a Guardian and Conserv
• (00:33:16) - Estate Planning in the Church
• (00:36:46) - Now Media TV: Your Life and Legacy
• (00:37:34) - Three Steps to Estimating the Trust and Powers of Attorney
• (00:43:17) - Do I Need a Living Will or Financial Power of Attorney?