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.
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 (https://www.igprivatewealth.com/en/our-people/christine-van-cauwenberghe), Head of Financial Planning at IG Wealth Management, joins LegacyNex (https://www.legacynex.com/) founder Elena Iacono to talk about why legacy planning is expanding beyond financial assets - and why the values, perspectives, stories and context behind a life matter too.
Christine also shares her own experience creating a Human Inheritance Collection with her husband for their son, why having a human guide the process mattered, and what she hopes families will gain from having something meaningful to return to over time.
A conversation about wealth - and everything else we have an opportunity to give.
21 Apr 2026
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 meaning at the same time, and to invite others into that process.
There are powerful parallels here.
Echoes of Us is a LegacyNex production, hosted by Elena Iacono, Founder, LegacyNex.
20 Apr 2026
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 Iacono (Founder of LegacyNex).
20 Apr 2026
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 (Founder of LegacyNex).
19 Apr 2026
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 decide on instantly.
It’s something you come to understand.
And once you do, you don’t see it the same way again.
New episodes weekly.
Hosted by Elena Iacono, Founder, LegacyNex
9 Nov 2025
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 (https://familyenterprise.ca/fea-designation/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21489190537&gbraid=0AAAAABVkMF4OabY2-l-WcHK1mjDKbbWRL&gclid=CjwKCAiAlMHIBhAcEiwAZhZBUvYOA8naraX6NbRIniCL0LBsrlIk1_pqhw6eMiwOLv65AB0e-R_z3RoCzHIQAvD_BwE), about the growing shift in how families think about inheritance.
As wealth alone proves unable to anchor the next generation, families are searching for new ways to preserve what truly lasts; their insights, voices, and lived lessons.
A powerful conversation about the human side of inheritance , and why LegacyNex (https://www.legacynex.com) is proud to be at the forefront of this emerging movement.
17 Sept 2025
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.
22 Jul 2025
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 every estate plan should capture more than just financial wishes — it should reflect the person behind it. From protecting vulnerable individuals to rethinking how advisors engage with clients, Christine offers powerful insights into why legacy storytelling isn’t just a “nice to have” — it’s essential.
Whether you’re planning for the future or guiding others through it, this conversation is a timely reminder: wealth alone doesn’t tell the whole story. Voice, values, and personal perspective matter.
10 Jul 2025
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 motion.
They unpack what holds people back from having meaningful conversations, how to foster a culture of reflection, and why guiding growth across generations is one of the most important roles any of us can play.
If you work with families, advise them, or care about the values you’re passing forward, this conversation is for you.
23 Jun 2025
Legacy on the Table
Kirstin Beardsley, CEO of Food Banks Canada, discusses the multifaceted nature of legacy with Elena Iacono, highlighting how generosity, storytelling, and kindness shape communities and leave lasting impacts in this interview.
12 Jun 2025
A Ruby's Story
Author Dan Pontefract discusses legacy storytelling as a way to connect people and pass down wisdom, emphasizing human connection over AI, in an interview with the host.
6 Jun 2025
From Ice to Influence
Cyril Leeder, CEO and President of the Ottawa Senators, reflects on the mentors and pivotal moments that shaped his leadership style, revealing the profound impact of others on his career in this interview.
29 May 2025
Money Isn’t the Whole Story
Financial journalist Renée Sylvestre-Williams discusses with Elena Iacono how legacy extends beyond financial wealth to encompass personal values and lived experiences, offering a fresh perspective on enduring gifts in this interview.
15 May 2025
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 contributing writer at Condé Nast's Vogue Arabia — a true force of nature in the world of storytelling. Her celebrated interviews with icons like Julia Roberts, Giorgio Armani, Monica Bellucci, and Queen Farah Pahlavi reflect her lyrical, thoughtful approach to storytelling.
We explore the often invisible pressures to follow in the footsteps of others — to live up to ideals we may not have chosen. Caterina offers a soulful reflection on making peace with those inherited expectations by reshaping and managing them in a way that leaves space for personal truth.
As a mother of three, Caterina shares how her greatest responsibility isn’t to dictate but to quietly lead by example. Every choice she makes, every book she reads, every conversation she has — it’s all part of the silent legacy her children are observing. And if they asked, she’d gladly write it down — a collection of stories, insights, and small proofs of a life lived boldly, to inspire their own.
It’s a conversation about courage, self-discovery, and the power of storytelling to both anchor and free us.
12 May 2025
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 lessons that not only shape lives, but build stronger communities and cultures for generations to come.
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7 May 2025
Seeds for a Meaningful Life
In this special episode of Echoes of Us, I sit down with Dr. Michelle McQuaid (https://www.michellemcquaid.com)— 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 today.
Michelle reflects on the lessons passed down from her grandfather’s fields to her global work in well-being, leadership, and systems change. Together, we unpack how legacy storytelling isn’t just about preserving the past — it’s about finding clarity, resilience, and new ways forward.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that the stories we tell and the wisdom we share plant seeds for meaningful, connected, and emotionally well lives.
4 May 2025
The Ripple Effect: From Grandfather to CEO
In this premiere episode, Elena Iacono sits down with Jeff Schwartz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbschwartz/), 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 and leadership today. It’s a thought-provoking conversation about the true meaning of legacy: the impact we leave through the stories we tell, the lessons we share, and the lives we touch.
Echoes of Us is a LegacyNex production.
1 May 2025
Trailer
In this special preview episode, host Elena Iacono introduces Echoes of Us — a LegacyNex (https://www.legacynex.com) 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 moments that truly matter.
Because the stories we share today become the echoes that guide tomorrow.
Who has been a guest on Echoes of Us
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Kirstin Beardsley
Dan Pontefract
Cyril Leeder
Renée Sylvestre-Williams
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