In this episode of The Sound Legacy Podcast, Shessa reflects on a life shaped by art, performance, storytelling, and loss. From childhood dance and early writing to embodying goddesses on stage, she shares how creativity, humility, and memory have guided her sense of meaning. The conversation also includes a discussion with Danica about her motivations for joining Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly and why she chose to volunteer for the podcast project, highlighting the role of service, listening, and human connection.

In this episode of The Sound Legacy Podcast, 92-year-old Janey Norman reflects on a life rooted in history, care, and service. Born in Texas in the 1930s and raised in San Francisco, Janey shares stories of migration and education. She speaks about her deep love for music and African art, her lifelong commitment to People with intellectual and developmental disabilities—including her work with the Special Olympics—and the relationships that shaped her life, from knowing figures like Jesse Owens and Miles Davis to mentoring and caring for those most vulnerable. The episode also includes a conversation with the young volunteer who conducted the interview, Bianca, who speaks about her own background, motivations, and why she chose to take part in the Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly podcast project.

Our guest today is Paula Marks, Vice President of At Home Caregivers. We talk about her early life—from Northern Ontario to Barbados—and how growing up with independence and uncertainty shaped the way she understands people. Paula shares her perspective on aging and care, and why good caregiving isn’t about fixing what’s broken, but about showing up and being present. With a focus on dignity, empathy, and accountability, Paula helps families support their loved ones through the realities of aging.

Have you thought about what happens when you die? Not with your soul, or consciousness, but with your bank account, your telephone, your life insurance, your photos, your computer? Well, our guest, Stacey Tunteri, sure has, and she wants to share her findings with YOU! Stacey is a life and legacy organizer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She approaches her work from a place of deep knowing and personal experience. If you or someone you love needs to get their collective act together, I highly recommend reaching out to Stacey for a compassionate, gentle, yet effective consultation. Share and enjoy! ⁠www.StaceyTunteri.com⁠

Gary Arndt has visited over 140 countries, spoken on every continent, and produced more than 1,400 episodes of his podcast ⁠Everything Everywhere Daily⁠. But beneath the stats is a storyteller who’s driven not by clicks, but by curiosity. In this wide-ranging conversation, we dig into the evolution of online content, the dangers of algorithmic gatekeepers, and why podcasting might be the last true vestige of the old internet. Gary shares how a background in competitive debate shaped his approach to storytelling, how he survived the collapse of travel media in 2020, and why asking “why is the alphabet in alphabetical order?” might be more useful than it sounds.

A thoughtful, funny, and unexpectedly hopeful look at where we’ve been—and where we’re heading.

http://everything-everywhere.com/