To kick off Pride Month, My Legacy revisits one of our most powerful conversations with Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist Billy Porter.  

In this special “best of” episode – hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger – Billy is joined by his beloved sister and lifelong best friend, Mary Martha Ford, whose unconditional love helped shape his extraordinary journey. 

Together, Billy and Mary Martha open up about family, identity, and the power of living authentically – no matter the cost. Their story is a celebration of resilience, chosen family, and the transformative role of love and art in healing generational wounds. 

You’ll learn: 
What it takes to choose yourself in a world that tells you not to 
How unconditional love can break generational cycles 
The role of art in surviving – and healing from – trauma 
Why authenticity isn’t just brave; it’s necessary 

If you want to hear the full conversation, head to the My Legacy playlist. And stay tuned – we’ll be sharing more highlights from our favorite episodes every Tuesday through the end of July. 

Creator and Executive Producer: Suzanne Hayward

Co-Executive Producer: Lisa Lisle

Editor Duane Fogwell

Post-production producer Tina Pittaway

A/V by Garcia Creative

Produced in partnership with iHeart Podcasts and Executive Producer Gabrielle Collins.

Like our podcast? Visit http://youtube.com/@mylegacymovement to see full episodes.

To kick off Pride Month, My Legacy revisits one of our most powerful conversations with Emmy, Grammy, and Tony Award-winning artist Billy Porter.&nbsp;&nbsp;
In this special &ldquo;best of&rdquo; episode &ndash; hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger and Craig Kielburger &ndash; Billy is joined by his beloved sister and lifelong best friend, Mary Martha Ford, whose unconditional love helped shape his extraordinary journey.&nbsp;
Together, Billy and Mary Martha open up about family, identity, and the power of living authentically &ndash; no matter the cost. Their story is a celebration of resilience, chosen family, and the transformative role of love and art in healing generational wounds.&nbsp;
You&rsquo;ll learn:&nbsp;
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If you want to hear the full conversation, head to the My Legacy playlist. And stay tuned &ndash; we&rsquo;ll be sharing more highlights from our favorite episodes every Tuesday through the end of July.&nbsp;
Creator and Executive Producer: Suzanne Hayward
Co-Executive Producer: Lisa Lisle
Editor Duane Fogwell
Post-production producer Tina Pittaway
A/V by Garcia Creative
Produced in partnership with iHeart Podcasts and Executive Producer Gabrielle Collins.
Like our podcast? Visit<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mylegacymovement">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mylegacymovement">http://youtube.com/@mylegacymovement</a>&nbsp;to see full episodes.

Step inside the lives of extraordinary individuals with My Legacy – the conversation redefining what it means to create a living legacy.  

Hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, each episode uncovers the untold stories behind groundbreaking achievements and profound personal struggles — brought to life by those who lived them, and those who walked the journey alongside them. 

This isn’t just another celebrity interview. Each guest brings their “plus one” – a friend, family member, mentor, or trusted confidant who helped shape their path. Together, they offer an intimate window into the trials, triumphs, and truths that define a legacy. 

Join us every Tuesday for unforgettable conversations with remarkable guests like Gloria Steinem, Deepak Chopra, Mel Robbins, Billy Porter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, David Oyelowo, Sophia Bush, Jay Shetty, Martin Sheen, and many more. Then tune in Thursdays for bonus drops – powerful follow-ups, behind-the-scenes moments, and deeper reflections that take the conversation even further. 

Extraordinary lives. Inspiring lessons. This is My Legacy. 

Step inside the lives of extraordinary individuals with My Legacy &ndash; the conversation redefining what it means to create a living legacy.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hosted by Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger, each episode uncovers the untold stories behind groundbreaking achievements and profound personal struggles &mdash; brought to life by those who lived them, and those who walked the journey alongside them.&nbsp;
This isn&rsquo;t just another celebrity interview. Each guest brings their &ldquo;plus one&rdquo; &ndash; a friend, family member, mentor, or trusted confidant who helped shape their path. Together, they offer an intimate window into the trials, triumphs, and truths that define a legacy.&nbsp;
Join us every Tuesday for unforgettable conversations with remarkable guests like Gloria Steinem, Deepak Chopra, Mel Robbins, Billy Porter, Sarah Jakes Roberts, David Oyelowo, Sophia Bush, Jay Shetty, Martin Sheen, and many more. Then tune in Thursdays for bonus drops &ndash; powerful follow-ups, behind-the-scenes moments, and deeper reflections that take the conversation even further.&nbsp;
Extraordinary lives. Inspiring lessons. This is My Legacy.&nbsp;

My Legacy Podcast

Best of My Legacy: Billy Porter Plus One

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