Here in Utah I was able to interview in person Miyo Strong, who is the Smart Defense Program Director for the Elizabeth Smart and Malouf Foundation. Miyo is a remarkably talented person who is also a photographer and is just about to become a black belt in Jiu Jitsu. It was a great pleasure to talk with her about the legacy she is leaving behind through her work to end the victimization and exploitation of sexual assault through education, healing, and advocacy. You can learn more about her work at: https://www.elizabethsmartfoundation.org/smart-defenseThe Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

It was such a pleasure to sit down to interview the wonderfully talented Ashley Hess who’s a singer/songwriter and who you might remember from the 2019 version of American Idol.  In this interview Ashley talks to me about her journey as a musician as well as her values and the legacies she’s inherited and those she is seeking to leave behind. I hope you enjoy this conversation and are inspired. Please check out some of Ashley’s music at https://www.ashleyhessmusic.com/ and on most of the music streaming platforms.The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

Recently I was able to interview Chief Shon Barnes who is the Chief of Police in Madison, Wisconsin. I first met Chief Barnes when I was co-facilitating the Council on Policing Reforms and Race for the National Policing Institute. He is an impressive member of the next generation of leaders that are emerging in policing in America. Chief Barnes also is part of the 54th Mile Policing Project which is a documentary about a 54 mile walk he took from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama retracing the steps of Martin Luther King Jr. and John Lewis. In this interview I spoke about Chief Barnes' values and about the legacy that he's inherited and the one that he is seeking to leave behind.The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

It was a pleasure to be able to interview Kacie Malouf who is the co-founder of Malouf, a luxury bedding and furniture manufacturer as well as chair of the Malouf Foundation which works to confront sexual exploitation in children. Kacie talks about her family and background growing up and the legacy she’s is leaving behind.This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

I recently was able to interview Michele Worobiec who is the Director for the National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws (NAMSDL) where she provides technical assistance in the drug treatment and prevention community as well as in law enforcement. It was a pleasure to hear about the legacy she inherited and the one she is leaving behind.This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

I had the privilege to interview Chimes as She Walks who is part of the Cheyenne River Band of the Lakota Tribe. Chimes as She Walks is a third generation descendent of Crazy Horse. She has a very interesting story that intersects a lot with what has gone wrong with how the US Government has treated Indian country. She is an amazing person with an important voice. This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

In today’s podcast I spoke with my longtime friend Diane Riibe who shared with us her personal story about overcoming hardships in her life and how they shaped her family and her life’s work. Diane has been a great influence as a national advocate related to alcohol policy, underaged drinking, and drinking and driving issues. This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

Today I interview Darrel Stephens who is the former Executive Director of Major Cities Chiefs Association and currently is the Co-Director of Policing, Security Technology & Private Security Research and Policy Institute at Florida State University. He was a subject matter expert with the President’s Taskforce for 21st Century Policing where I got to know him well. His experience as a law enforcement officer and police chief has given him an important voice in our police reform efforts. This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

It was very interesting speaking with Marcelo Mainzer from Lakewood, Colorado. Marcelo is an imagineer and innovator. He has served in many different roles in his life. His big idea is to open a 21st century style village for veterans. I loved hearing about the legacy he inherited and now the legacy he is leaving.This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

Today I interview Howard Powers from his home in Grand Ledge, Michigan. Howard works as a Master Trainer for Blue Courage. It’s an organization that works to help capture the heart, mind and souls of people working in the criminal justice system. They focus on their health, wholeness and healing in their lives while working in an occupation that deals with a tremendous amount of stress.This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

Recently, I met with 10 women and 10 men who were in a pre-release from prison program. On average each of them were required to pay $20,000 in fines and fees before they could get their driver's license.  Fines and fees make being poor a crime. Lisa Foster who is the co-founder and co-director of The Fines & Fees Justice Center which is an organization that works to eliminate fees in the justice system and ensure that fines are equitably imposed and enforced. Lisa is an advocate for the poor and a strong voice and advocate for hope. I really enjoyed talking with her about legacy and I know that you will too.This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.You can find out more about the Legacy Project on our website www.jamescopple-the-seeker.com. Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

Welcome to Season 2 of the Legacy Project Podcast! In our first interview this year I had the pleasure of interviewing Andrea Dunne-Sosa who is the Regional Director for the Americas at Project Hope which is an organization that globally works in some difficult places. She is a global force in public health. I enjoyed hearing about her faith and the journey that took her to be a global citizen. You will be inspired and challenged by the legacy she inherited and the legacy she is creating. I hope you will enjoy the conversation.This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.You can find out more about the Legacy Project on our website www.jamescopple-the-seeker.com. Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

This interview has been one of my favorites so far. I was able to interview Josephine Powers, an Air Force Veteran and former Michigan State Trooper who spent a year and half in Afghanistan training Afghan women to become police officers. Her first assignment was teaching them to read, write, and to do simple math. She talked about the resilience, strength, passion and curiosity like she has never seen in the Afghan women she worked with. I loved talking with Josephine, I hope you will enjoy listening to this conversation.This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.You can find out more about the Legacy Project on our website www.jamescopple-the-seeker.com. Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.Lastly, I have a new book called The Seeker: Bring me the Horizon. You can find a copy on Amazon. I would love for you to read it. https://www.amazon.com/Seeker-Bring-Me-Horizon-ebook/dp/B08QZZJJZ7The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

On the journey that is social reform, you meet people whose lives are lived in a commitment to a just cause that is unwavering and determined. Celeste Fitzgerald has taken on the issue of the death penalty and won numerous battles, especially in New Jersey. She now takes the fight to end state sponsored executions in Florida. She works for Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty. She is creating a legacy that says yes to life and no to death. All this and she knows Bruce Springsteen. Listen to the podcast for more.This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.You can find out more about the Legacy Project on our website www.jamescopple-the-seeker.com. Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.Lastly, I have a new book called The Seeker: Bring me the Horizon. You can find a copy on Amazon. I would love for you to read it. https://www.amazon.com/Seeker-Bring-Me-Horizon-ebook/dp/B08QZZJJZ7The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

I had the honor and privilege to interview Connie Rice who is the co-founder of the Advancement Project. I met Connie when I facilitated the Presidential Taskforce for 21st Century Policing a few years back. Connie is one of America's leading civil rights activists and attorneys. In Los Angeles she has been at the forefront of criminal justice reform, police reform, education reform, just about every aspect of the social structure of the city. Connie Rice is an activist who stands on the side of the oppressed. Check out her book Power Concedes Nothing. This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.You can find out more about the Legacy Project on our website www.jamescopple-the-seeker.com. Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.Lastly, I have a new book called The Seeker: Bring me the Horizon. You can find a copy on Amazon. I would love for you to read it. https://www.amazon.com/Seeker-Bring-Me-Horizon-ebook/dp/B08QZZJJZ7The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

Laurie Robinson is the former Assistant Attorney General in the Office of Justice Programs at the U.S. Department of Justice, a position she held during the Clinton and Obama Administrations. She was the co-chair of the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing. She just became the Emeritus Clarence J. Robinson Professor of Criminology, Law, and Society at the George Mason University. She has a great story to tell about the legacy she inherited and the legacy she has created. She comes from that generation where, quite often, she was the only woman in the room speaking truth to power. Enjoy this podcast.This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.You can find out more about the Legacy Project on our website www.jamescopple-the-seeker.com. Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.Lastly, I have a new book called The Seeker: Bring me the Horizon. You can find a copy on Amazon. I would love for you to read it. https://www.amazon.com/Seeker-Bring-Me-Horizon-ebook/dp/B08QZZJJZ7The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

Robin Engel is one of the nation's leading criminologists and is a professor at the University of Cincinnati and is the Director for Center of Police Research and Policy. Her story is both compelling and inspiring. If you want to better understand what is going on today in policing and social change, and better appreciate the people working in this space, download this podcast and share it with your friends. This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.You can find out more about the Legacy Project on our website www.jamescopple-the-seeker.com. Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.Lastly, I have a new book called The Seeker: Bring me the Horizon. You can find a copy on Amazon. I would love for you to read it. https://www.amazon.com/Seeker-Bring-Me-Horizon-ebook/dp/B08QZZJJZ7The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

Today I was able to have chat with Pastor Roshanda Womack from Flint, Michigan. Roshanda started our interview with a prepared statement about the role of the church in relation to racial reconciliation and racial justice issues in our communities and our nation.This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.You can find out more about the Legacy Project on our website www.jamescopple-the-seeker.com. Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.Lastly, I have a new book called The Seeker: Bring me the Horizon. You can find a copy on Amazon. I would love for you to read it. https://www.amazon.com/Seeker-Bring-Me-Horizon-ebook/dp/B08QZZJJZ7The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

It was such a pleasure to sit down and chat with my long-time friend John Bridgeland whom I have known since 1996. John is the founder and CEO of Civic Enterprises. I worked with him at the National Crime Prevention Council and on the Drug Free Communities Act. John has held a number of critical positions in Washington not least of which was the Chief Domestic Policy Advisor for President George W. Bush. He headed USA Freedom Corps after 9/11 that helped organize the country's volunteer movement. This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.You can find out more about the Legacy Project on our website www.jamescopple-the-seeker.com. Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.Lastly, I have a new book called The Seeker: Bring me the Horizon. You can find a copy on Amazon. I would love for you to read it. https://www.amazon.com/Seeker-Bring-Me-Horizon-ebook/dp/B08QZZJJZ7The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview

It was such a pleasure to sit down with my long-time friend and former colleague Sue Rahr. Sue is the Executive Director of the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Academy. She was the first woman elected as Sheriff of King County in Washington State. I worked with Sue on President Obama's Task Force on 21st Century Policing. Sue Rahr is one of the most influential voices on policing in America. This conversation with Sue is very timely.This podcast focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. The Legacy Project Podcast consists of interviews with a wide range of individuals reflecting on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a 5-star rating and a review on Apple Podcasts.You can find out more about the Legacy Project on our website www.jamescopple-the-seeker.com. Please follow the Legacy Project on Facebook to see my latest vlogs, and other commentary.Lastly, I have a new book called The Seeker: Bring me the Horizon. You can find a copy on Amazon. I would love for you to read it. https://www.amazon.com/Seeker-Bring-Me-Horizon-ebook/dp/B08QZZJJZ7The Legacy Project is a series of conversations that focuses on legacy, the one we inherit and the one we can create. It is value based and not material based. We interview a wide range of individuals who reflect on key influencers in their lives. Please subscribe to our podcast to hear future episodes. Please also consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts. You can learn more on our Facebook Page.#LegacyProject #JamesCopple #Interview