About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 108 episodes
- Why Human Stories Matter Even More in an AI World | Michelle Mekky on Owning Your Legacy · 34 minLearn how to get booked on TV and why leaders must be visible to build a lasting legacy. Discover the pitches that work. Former news producer Michelle Mekky shares the reality of…
- 20 Million Kids Reading by 2045? Brian Floriani's Bold Plan · 34 minBrian Floriani explains how he built a nonprofit with a business mindset to turn a $5,000 startup into a literacy powerhouse. After eulogizing his father and grandmother, Brian…
- The 10 Assets Every Business Needs: Inside Clarity University with Brooke Foley & Denise Senter · 19 minWhat does branding actually mean when you strip away the subjective design debates, agency jargon, and expensive retainers? In this special episode of Owning Your Legacy…
- Brooke Foley: Is Your Business Relying on You? Why That’s a Danger Zone · 49 minWhat happens when your business needs to grow beyond you? In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Laurette Rondenet welcomes back Brooke Foley of Jane Agency to explore the…
- The Longevity Formula: Why Healthspan Matters More Than Lifespan · 15 min · Season 13 Episode 4Prioritize your healthspan, not just your lifespan. In this special episode of Owning Your Legacy, Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh discusses the key difference between living longer and…
- Dr. Avanti Kumar-Singh: The 12-12-12 Framework for Longevity, Rest, and Real Resilience · 55 minWhat if living longer and better has less to do with extreme diets and biohacks, and more to do with a few simple habits you already know you should be doing? In this episode of…
- Why Great Leaders Still Feel Fear (And Why That's Good) with Rich Lyons | Special Episode · 15 min · Season 13 Episode 1What does it take to build a business from the ground up, expand internationally, and lead through uncertainty without losing sight of your people? In this episode of Owning Your…
- How Rich Lyons Survived the 2008 Crash and Built a $55M Business · 43 min · Season 13 Episode 1Most entrepreneurs think scaling a business requires millions in venture capital and high-pressure sales quotas. Rich Lyons proved the exact opposite. In this episode of Owning…
- Owning Your Legacy Season 13 Trailer | Leadership, Growth & Lasting Impact · 1 min · Season 13Season 13 of Owning Your Legacy goes deeper into what it takes to lead, grow, let go, and build something that lasts. Host Laurette Rondenet sits down with Dr. Avanti Kumar…
- Owning Your Legacy Season 12 Finale : What Legacy Will You Leave Behind? · 2 min · Season 12 Episode 7In this special Season 12 compilation of Owning Your Legacy, leaders, founders, innovators, and changemakers reflect on the impact they hope to have on their teams, industries…
- Steve Dolinsky: Reinventing Your Career Without Starting Over · 48 min · Season 12 Episode 6What happens when the career you built for decades starts to change around you? In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, award-winning food journalist Steve Dolinsky shares how he…
- Managing a Full-Time Executive Career + A Passion Project (The Work-Life Balance Myth) · 42 min · Season 12 Episode 5Three years in, the team behind Owning Your Legacy steps out from behind the camera for an intimate, candid conversation about fear, leadership, and what it truly takes to build…
- Everything You Think About Food Science Is Wrong | Michael Colangelo · 47 min · Season 12 Episode 4What makes a strawberry taste like a strawberry—and does it matter whether a flavor molecule comes from a fruit or a laboratory? In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Laurette…
- Building a Legacy Through Design, Leadership, and Character | Lakesha Rose · 34 min · Season 12 Episode 3What does it take to build a thriving business, lead with integrity, and create spaces that truly reflect the people who live in them? In this episode of Owning Your Legacy…
- Building, Selling, and Shutting Down a Food Startup | Brittany Chibe · 54 min · Season 12 Episode 2What does it really take to build a food company from the ground up, raise capital, scale a team, and make difficult decisions when the market changes? In this episode of Owning…
- How AI Is Changing Food Innovation with Justin Shimek · 44 min · Season 12 Episode 1What if AI is not here to replace creativity, but to expand it? In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Laurette is joined by Justin Shimek, CEO of Mattson, to explore how…
- Owning Your Legacy Season 12 Trailer · 2 min · Season 12Season 12 of Owning Your Legacy brings together leaders, founders, creators, innovators, and storytellers who are building something meaningful through courage, curiosity, and…
- Season 11 Finale: What Legacy Do You Want to Leave Behind? | Owning Your Legacy · 3 min · Season 11 Episode 10What does it really mean to leave a legacy? In the final episode of Season 11 of Owning Your Legacy, guests reflect on one of the most meaningful questions of the series: What is…
- Donna Berry on Dairy, Food Science & Processed Foods | Why nutrient density matters · 52 min · Season 11 Episode 9What if the future of food depends on better science, better communication, and a little more nuance? In this episode of Owning Your Legacy, Donna Berry shares how a lifelong…
- Gertrude Lyons on The Mother Code with Gail Scott · 15 min · Season 11 Episode 8In this special episode of Owning Your Legacy, Gertrude Lyons, author of Rewrite the Mother Code, joins Gail Scott, Director of Administration at Edlong and one of the producers…
