The Life, Lessons, and Legacy Podcast
Hosted by Cedric D. Nelson, M.A.Ed.
Author. Speaker. Leadership Trainer. Founder of Resolve & Rise.
Welcome to The Life, Lessons, and Legacy Podcast, where meaningful conversations inspire purpose, resilience, leadership, and lasting impact.
Each episode features educators, entrepreneurs, authors, public servants, veterans, faith leaders, and everyday people whose stories offer practical wisdom for navigating life's challenges and opportunities.
Beyond the podcast, Cedric equips individua…
Recent Episodes
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July 14, 2026
More Than a Personal Trainer: John Harris's Mission to Unite Memphis Through Fitness | Episode 2
Send us Fan Mail More Than a Personal Trainer: John Harris's Mission to Unite Memphis Through Fitness | Episode 2 What kind of legacy do you want to leave behind? In Part 2 of this inspiring conversation, John Harris shares his thoughts on leadership, service, community impact, and the responsibility we all have to invest in others. He discusses the deeper purpose behind Get to Work Fitness and why bringing people together through positive experiences can create lasting change. John also re...
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July 9, 2026
Get to Work: How John Harris Is Changing Lives One Workout at a Time | Episode 1
Send us Fan Mail Get to Work: How John Harris Is Changing Lives One Workout at a Time | Episode 1 What happens when fitness becomes a vehicle for purpose, leadership, and community transformation? In Part 1 of this conversation, Cedric Nelson sits down with John Harris, founder of Get to Work Fitness, to discuss his journey into personal training, the lessons that shaped his life, and the vision behind his mission to help others become healthier, stronger, and more confident. John shares ho...
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March 17, 2026
From Teen Mom to SUCCESSFUL Author & Entrepreneur | Inspiring Success Story | Legacy Podcast
Send a text In this powerful episode of the Life Lessons and Legacy Podcast, host Cedric D. Nelson interviews Laquisha, an inspiring woman who turned her struggles into success. Laquisha became pregnant at just 16 years old, but she refused to let her situation define her future. Today, she is a mother of four, an author, an entrepreneur, a dance team director, and a dental assistant student. She is also running three businesses and writing books to inspire young girls and parents who may fe...
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Feb. 9, 2026
Leading With Heart: Quisha Jones on Social Work, Service, and Saving Lives | The Life, Lessons, and Legacy Podcast
Send a text In this meaningful episode of the Life, Lessons, and Legacy Podcast, host Cedric D. Nelson sits down with Quisha Jones, Social Work Supervisor from Oxford, Mississippi, to explore what it truly means to serve others with heart, strength, and purpose. From advocating for vulnerable families to supervising frontline professionals through life-changing cases, Quisha shares the emotional weight and responsibility that comes with social work — and the calling that keeps her going when ...
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Dec. 16, 2025
Reclaiming Herself: Trell Taylor on Surgery, Healing & Body Confidence | Part -2
Send a text In this deeply personal episode, Trell Taylor opens up to Cedric about her journey with a medical condition that many people face— a challenge that led her to seek transformative plastic surgery. Trell talks about the emotional, physical, and mental battle behind the decision, the recovery process, and how the experience reshaped her confidence and perspective. This conversation is raw, real, and full of courage. 𝑭𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘 The Life, Lessons, and Legacy Podcast Web: https://www.buz...
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Dec. 8, 2025
"The Power of Her Pen: Trell Taylor on Writing, Healing & Finding Her Voice" Part 1
Send a text In this episode of the Life, Lessons & Legacy Podcast, Cedric D. Nelson sits down with author Trell Taylor to explore the heart, purpose, and lived experiences behind her newest book. Trell shares the real-life moments that shaped her writing, the lessons she wants readers to take away, and how storytelling became a form of healing. This conversation is full of transparency, strength, and encouragement for anyone walking through their own journey. https://a.co/d/1UK9ENv Snatched to
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