{"podcast":{"title":"Living Your Legacy","slug":"living-your-legacy-7175505","podcast_index_feed_id":7175505,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-living-your-legacy-podcast/","website_url":"https://www.legacymakerstv.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/52a186c4-10f2-4b2f-95d2-853947a314b8/Podcast-Thumbnail-1.jpg","author":"Rudy Mawer","episode_count":349,"summary":"A podcast that brings you closer to the individuals who have built the brands, businesses, and movements that inspire us all. Each episode features an in-depth conversation with one of the dynamic entrepreneurs from all walks of life, offering listeners a front-row seat to their journeys, insights, and expertise. Through candid dialogue, discover how these innovators turned their ideas into thriving enterprises, the challenges they overcame, and the lessons they learned along the way. From behind-the-scenes stories of building their legacies to actionable advice on leadership, marketing, mindset, and more, this podcast is your guide to applying their wisdom to your own path. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned professional, or simply someone hungry for inspiration, These Conversations will deliver the motivation and tools to fuel your ambitions. Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered to leave your own legacy.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-25T00:18:12.640442+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505"},"episode":{"title":"How a Harm Reduction Advocate Turned Shame Into Power","slug":"how-a-harm-reduction-advocate-turned-shame-into-power","published_at":"2026-07-21T04:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505/how-a-harm-reduction-advocate-turned-shame-into-power","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505","url":"https://www.legacymakerstv.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a6f056c3-c9b5-4d90-93a4-9c0cc266380e.mp3","summary":"Sequan Kolibas steps into a conversation about the parts of her life she has kept hidden: addiction, incarceration, an HIV diagnosis, and the moment she realizes the path she is on can no longer continue. Now leading mobile HIV and hepatitis C outreach in Utah, she challenges the stigma built into conventional healthcare and explains why lived experience carries a form of authority no title can replace. The episode traces the decision that makes recovery personal, the work of building a nonprofit, and the doors that begin to open when one honest voice refuses to stay quiet. Through harm reduction, HIV advocacy, and service, Sequan shows how adversity can reshape the way people see themselves and the communities they are called to serve, while leaving one urgent question: what changes when a hidden story is finally spoken aloud? Key Takeaways Lasting recovery begins when the decision becomes personal rather than forced by outside circumstances. Sharing painful experiences can help others feel less isolated and give them permission to speak. Lived experience provides knowledge and credibility that professional credentials cannot always replicate. Mobile harm reduction services can reach people who have been excluded or mistreated by conventional healthcare. Building a nonprofit requires conviction, a clear mission, and the willingness to continue through roadblocks. Notable Quotes “A big one would be to not keep your story to yourself.” “Your deepest shame can become your greatest asset.” “People with lived experience are very valuable.” “If it’s easy, it’s probably not going to last.” “Give us our dignity back. Meet us in the middle.”","meta_description":"Sequan Kolibas steps into a conversation about the parts of her life she has kept hidden: addiction, incarceration, an HIV diagnosis, and the moment she r…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1441,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/living-your-legacy-7175505/episodes/how-a-harm-reduction-advocate-turned-shame-into-power/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/living-your-legacy-7175505/how-a-harm-reduction-advocate-turned-shame-into-power.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}