Creation of Legacy ft. Michael Brooke (#026)

Welcome back, friends! It’s been a while, and we know you’ve missed us.

Maria and Ammo are slowly working on new episodes about death in the media, similar to our Death in Disney and Death in Video Games series. While they prepare those, Maria will be interviewing some incredible people in the death space and related fields.

First, some exciting news! Philotimo Life is partnering with The Legacy Expo as their Media Partner for the upcoming fall event. Maria will be speaking to the events impactful vendors and facilitators.

Maria's first interview in this series is with Michael Brooke, the founder and event organizer of The Legacy Expo. Michael shares his journey from Leeds to Canada, his passion for skateboarding, and how his book inspired the films Dogtown and Z Boys. They discuss his work with Longboarding for Peace, his surprising role as a funeral director’s assistant, and how these experiences shaped his views on life and legacy.

Michael also shares his vision for helping people make informed decisions and improve emotional well-being, emphasizing the need for men to engage in conversations about legacy, grief, and end-of-life planning.

Join Maria for this insightful conversation and get inspired by Michael’s journey and perspective.

• https://thelegacyexpo.com/
• https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-legacy-expo-ii-tickets-909330641427
• Final Tap Perspective – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUsWxOZolVQ
• Psychology Today: The Problem of Male Grief – https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/men-s-mental-health-matters/202211/the-problem-male-grief
• With the loss of its celebrities, Gen X ponders mortality – https://www.cantonrep.com/story/entertainment/2017/01/01/with-loss-its-celebrities-gen/22845907007/
• Donate today: Canadian Blood Services – https://www.blood.ca/en/blood/donor-centre-hours-locations
• Donate today: American Red Cross – https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/find-drive
• The Legacy of Warren Bolster – https://www.hammertoronto.com/products/legacy-of-warren-bolster-book?variant=5410972631072

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