Legacy Creator

Hosted by Ashton Smith & Jordan Long

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Dec 2025

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Legacy Creator is for the ones who know they’re meant for something more. The ones who feel that quiet pull—the knowing that life is about more than just success, titles, or chasing the next big thing. Because legacy isn’t just about what you build—it’s about how you show up, the impact you make, and the story you write with your life. It’s about creating something that truly lasts. We’re Ashton and Jordan—sisters, seventh-generation entrepreneurs, and your hosts. We know what it’s like to want something deeper, something more fulfilling. And we also know that legacy isn’t just something you leave behind—it’s something you live, right here and now. Through raw, honest conversations, we’re here to call you higher—into your potential, your purpose, and the kind of life that feels rich in all the ways that matter. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about taking one step at a time toward a life that feels true, free, and deeply meaningful. Welcome to Legacy Creator.

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June 15, 2026Episode 151 min

You Don't Have to Be Seen to Be Significant

After more than half a year away, we're back with fresh perspective and a conversation we've been having off-mic for months: where does your significance actually come from? And is it coming from the right source?In a culture that equates visibility with value - views, followers, revenue, stages - it's easy to build your entire sense of worth on a foundation that will crumble. We know, because we've done it. In this episode, we get honest about chasing dopamine hits, tying identity to metrics and money, and pursuing versions of success that were never ours to begin with.We're talking about why your life inherently holds significance, why the work you do in the secret place matters more than any stage, and what our Grandmother's legacy of love taught us about what truly lasts.In this episode, we explore:The true root meaning of "significance"Why visibility does not equal value (and the trap of finding your worth in social media)The question that reveals your real motivation: would you keep doing it if no one ever saw?Choosing contentment in your current season instead of living for the next milestoneWhy legacy isn't built on stagesIf you've been striving, performing, and still feeling empty, this one's for you. You don't have to be seen to be significant - you just have to breathe.YouTube [Podcast]InstagramWork With UsYouTube [The Awakening]

December 22, 2025Episode 1534 min

AMBITION vs DESPERATION

Ambition and desperation can look nearly identical, but they move from very different places. True ambition flows from identity, trust, and clarity, while desperation is driven by fear, urgency, and attachment to outcomes. When growth becomes something to force instead of steward, stress replaces peace and striving replaces sustainability. Real growth happens through becoming - learning to slow down, release control, and steward what’s in front of you. The season that feels uncomfortable, quiet, or frustrating isn’t wasted; it’s often the very place where capacity, clarity, and identity are formed.YouTube [Podcast]InstagramWork With UsYouTube [The Awakening]

December 8, 2025Episode 1438 min

ORIGINAL THOUGHT IS THE NEW CURRENCY

If you blindly follow what others tell you to do - your mentor, online influencers, or even AI chatbots - you've forfeited your power and lost your edge. In the era of AI, your ability to think for yourself, problem solve, and find creative solutions using your God-given mind will set you apart among the rest who simply regurgitate what's been fed to them. In a world of so many voices telling you what to do and how to do it, discernment will be your superpower and original thought will be the new currency. It's time to stop relying on outside sources to have all the answers for you, and start trusting your instincts and using your wisdom to create momentum in your business. You hold the answer to your business growth - you just have to dig it out from within.YouTube [Podcast]InstagramWork With UsYouTube [The Awakening]

October 20, 2025Episode 1337 min

THE POSTURE OF WEALTH

Creating wealth isn’t about instant gratification — it’s about planting seeds that will multiply in their fruit. So many entrepreneurs are unknowingly operating from fear, scarcity, and self-protection. But when you shift your posture to one of generosity, hope, and confident expectation, you not only attract more of what you desire — you become a vessel for impact, influence, and legacy.This is an invitation to realign with who you really are: a steward of wealth.In this episode, we’re exploring what it means to walk in wealth & diving into: The power of posture — how the way you carry yourself determines what you call in. Hope and expectation — living with joyful anticipation even when you can’t see results. Generosity — why giving generously multiplies abundance in your life and business. The long game of legacy — moving from short-term gain to sustained, generational wealth.YouTube [Podcast]InstagramWork With UsYouTube [The Awakening]

October 6, 2025Episode 1241 min

THE MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP

It’s time to stop following and start pioneering. The mantle of leadership is weighty—it costs something of us, requires discipline and sacrifice, and comes with more responsibility than we might be ready to carry. But there’s peace and fulfillment on this path because it’s meant for you. Many women entrepreneurs have felt tension in recent years because they’ve been out of alignment with their purpose. They’ve been following instead of leading. But it’s time to get back on your path. Embrace the discipline, self-government, and humility it takes to be a good leader. And proudly wear the mantle of leadership that has been placed on your shoulders so you can lead yourself, your vision, and your people well.In this episode we’re diving into: The mantle of leadership — what it means to carry responsibility and identity as a leader. Discipline & self-governance — why leading yourself first is the foundation of leading others. Humility in action — shifting the focus from yourself to the people you’re here to serve. The cost and reward of leadership — embracing responsibility as the true path to peace and fulfillment.YouTube [Podcast]InstagramWork With UsYouTube [The Awakening]

September 22, 2025Episode 1145 min

SOCIAL MEDIA: A SYMPHONY OF SERVICE

As business owners, social media is a tool for service, an extension of your business, and a way to directly support your people. In this episode, we unpack what it looks like to turn selfish and surface-level content into a symphony of service. If you’ve ever felt exhausted by the rat race of social media, tired of chasing trends, or pressured to perform as a “content creator” instead of simply being an entrepreneur, this conversation is for you.We explore why the old ways of showing up online aren’t working anymore, how to step back into your identity as a leader, and why your content should flow from service rather than striving. This is about resetting the standard, creating with substance, and showing up in a way that feels simple, life-giving, and effective — so you can use social media as a tool to support your people and grow your business with purpose.YouTube [Podcast]InstagramWork With UsYouTube [The Awakening]

September 8, 2025Episode 1034 min

LABOR IN THE SECRET PLACE

It’s time to get off the stage of social media and step into the secret place.Many of us have become far too obsessed with social media marketing. » We place too much emphasis on it to solve our revenue problems. » We expend too much energy trying to figure out the “right” strategy. » And we’ve lost our True North in the process.It’s your responsibility to lead your business, to guide your marketing strategy, to pour into your clients. ⇨ And the truth is… that work is done off the screen.Most of your business is built in the secret place – off the screen, away from the devices. But many of us have gotten so distracted by social media that we’ve made it our permanent residence. And because our cups are empty, we’ve become puppets who perform instead of leaders who serve.When you work diligently off the screen and tinker with your ideas before bringing them to the public, social media will only amplify what you’ve labored over in the secret place. Not only will social media marketing become easier, but creating content will be more enjoyable too.It’s time to return to the secret place so you can actually work on your business instead of wasting time scrolling, find your voice again instead of mimicking everyone else’s, and lead your business in a way that truly serves your people instead of following what other experts say.» It’s time to return to the secret place. «YouTube [Podcast]InstagramWork With UsYouTube [The Awakening]

August 25, 2025Episode 935 min

SPEED IS SEDUCTIVE

Speed is seductive. It promises you the thrill of fast results, the dopamine rush of hitting a goal, and the illusion of control over your timeline. But in reality, speed often leads to burnout, disappointment, and goals that feel hollow once you’ve reached them.In this episode, we’re breaking down why speed is so enticing in the first place – looking at the science of dopamine, the cultural obsession with instant gratification, and the myth of overnight success. We also talk about how chasing fast outcomes rewires your brain, sets you up for reward crashes, and leaves you stuck in cycles of striving without ever feeling fulfilled.Moving forward, may you shift your focus from frantic goal-chasing to true stewardship of your season, develop a reverence for your work, and build the deeper roots that create sustainable success.YouTube [Podcast]InstagramWork With UsYouTube [The Awakening]

August 11, 2025Episode 835 min

A WAY IN THE WILDERNESS

One chapter has ended but the next hasn’t quite begun. One door has closed but another hasn’t yet opened.If you find yourself here, in the in-between…Wondering where you go from hereSeeking clarity on the path forwardFeeling lost, frustrated, or disappointed…You’re not alone.Many of us are trekking through the wilderness right now…Meeting the end of our self-sufficiency.Coming to terms with the timeline that’s actually meant for us (which might not be the one we wanted).Being prepared — through trials & tribulations, pain & discomfort — for the breakthrough to come.This season has felt frustrating, disappointing, and lonely for many. But there is hope for a brighter future. Hope for you to feel alive again — breathing fresh life into your business, surging forward with clarity and purpose, and reigniting your spark as you show up in this season.This one’s for the women entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders who have found themselves asking, “Where do I go from here?” To answer that question, we’re exploring what it means to be in a wilderness season, and covering 4 core areas you can prioritize as you move forward: Confession, Faith, Obedience, and Surrender.Remember: this season isn’t punishment; it’s sacred preparation.YouTube [Podcast]InstagramWork With UsYouTube [The Awakening]

July 7, 2025Episode 746 min

SUBSTANCE IS THE NEW STANDARD

The era of staying relevant through surface-level content and showcasing the perfect life is over. With AI now handling information delivery, entrepreneurs and creators are being called to a deeper level of service and facilitation. The shift from relevancy to resonance, from authority to depth, and from consistency to substance is reshaping how we build businesses and serve our communities.This new era demands that we go beyond sharing information to becoming facilitators of genuine transformation. Surface-level strategies that once worked—endless content creation, lifestyle marketing, and staying top-of-mind through sheer volume—no longer cut through the noise. The new standard requires going within to discover your unique methodology, creating experiences that leave lasting impressions, and serving at a level that produces real results for your clients. It's time to chisel away what's not working, raise the standard of excellence, and embrace the opportunity to create businesses built on substance rather than surface appeal.YouTube [Podcast]InstagramWork With UsYouTube [The Awakening]