Estate planning isn’t just about legal documents - it’s about protecting your values, your voice, and your loved ones. In this episode, I’m joined by Elsa W. Smith, an Afro-Cuban estate planning attorney serving Maryland and DC, for an honest conversation on the realities first-generation wealth builders face when preparing their legacy.

Elsa shares why planning should start at age 18, how to keep your plan evolving as life changes, and the emotional and cultural barriers that often stop people from taking action. We also explore the role of communication in avoiding family conflicts, and why social media “advice” isn’t enough when it comes to your financial future.

Whether you’re just beginning your wealth-building journey or managing a growing portfolio, this episode will help you approach estate planning with clarity, compassion, and confidence.

Download your free L.E.G.A.C.Y. Clarity Workbook: www.LEGACYPregamePodcast.com

Contact us for information on how we can work together.

Email - Info@legacybuildergroup.com

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Contact Elsa W. Smith’s law firm for a complimentary 15-minute assessment call.

Special Offer: Schedule a full consultation within 14 days of this episode airing and mention the LEGACY Pregame Podcast to receive a $100 credit toward a protection plan.

Connect with Elsa: https://www.elsawsmithlaw.com

(Linktree): https://linktr.ee/elsawsmithlaw

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elsawsmithlaw/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElsaWSmithLaw

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wills-women-wealth-podcast-with-attorney-elsa-w-smith/id1664612752

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/01fGMA9t2FyTICHlgkf8G8

Financial literacy tells you what to do with your money. Financial intelligence helps you actually do it, especially when your emotions get in the way.

In this episode of the LEGACY Pregame Podcast, Marcella and Mark share the powerful story of Lauren and David, a high-income couple who looked financially stable but were crumbling behind the scenes. Their issue wasn’t a lack of money - it was emotional misalignment, trust issues, and conflicting money behaviors rooted in fear and scarcity.

Tune in to learn:

• The key difference between financial literacy and financial intelligence

• How emotional spending and financial anxiety show up in relationships

• Why identifying your core values is the first step to healthy money decisions

• A 3-part money practice you can start using today: Pause, Process, Practice

• How couples (or individuals) can create a purpose-driven capital strategy

Whether you’re married, single, or managing money with loved ones, this episode will stretch your thinking and help you move from stress to strategy.

Download your free L.E.G.A.C.Y. Clarity Workbook: www.LEGACYPregamePodcast.com

Contact us for information on how we can work together.

Email - Info@legacybuildergroup.com

Queenie Donaldson didn’t plan on Hollywood—Hollywood found her. In this episode, she shares how her path from psychology and teaching led to building a 25-year legacy as one of the most respected dealmakers in the entertainment industry.

From surviving industry volatility to redefining legacy outside the traditional family structure, Queenie opens up about mentorship, boundaries, money mindset, and what it takes to lead with integrity in a high-stakes world.

Whether you're a first-gen entrepreneur, creative, or legacy builder with no blueprint—you’ll walk away empowered.

Download the free LEGACY Clarity Workbook at LEGACYPregamePodcast.com

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Connect with Queenie:

www.queensentertainmentgroup.com

Linkedin.com/in/queeniedonaldson

https://linktr.ee/qeginc