Billy Porter has spent his life breaking barriers—but behind the boldness, the fashion, and the history-making moments is a journey of deep resilience, healing, and the power of unconditional love.

On My Legacy, hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger sit down with Billy and his younger sister, Mary Martha Ford, for a deeply personal conversation about identity, family, and finding the courage to live authentically.

Billy opens up about his early years in Pittsburgh, the challenges of growing up queer in a religious community, and the angels who helped him dream beyond his circumstances. He reflects on the moment he chose himself—refusing to shrink to fit others' expectations—and how that decision shaped his career and his sense of purpose.

Mary Martha shares her own story of strength, revealing the depth of their unbreakable bond, from childhood Christmases to the moment Billy became her caregiver during a life-threatening health crisis.

Together, through laughter and unfiltered vulnerability, they explore what it means to love without conditions, support each other through life's hardest moments, and standing tall in who you are.

Don’t miss this extraordinary episode of My Legacy.

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? Visithttp://youtube.com/@mylegacymovement to see full episodes.

Billy Porter has spent his life breaking barriers&mdash;but behind the boldness, the fashion, and the history-making moments is a journey of deep resilience, healing, and the power of unconditional love.
On My Legacy, hosts Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, Marc Kielburger, and Craig Kielburger sit down with Billy and his younger sister, Mary Martha Ford, for a deeply personal conversation about identity, family, and finding the courage to live authentically.
Billy opens up about his early years in Pittsburgh, the challenges of growing up queer in a religious community, and the angels who helped him dream beyond his circumstances. He reflects on the moment he chose himself&mdash;refusing to shrink to fit others' expectations&mdash;and how that decision shaped his career and his sense of purpose.
Mary Martha shares her own story of strength, revealing the depth of their unbreakable bond, from childhood Christmases to the moment Billy became her caregiver during a life-threatening health crisis.
Together, through laughter and unfiltered vulnerability, they explore what it means to love without conditions, support each other through life's hardest moments, and standing tall in who you are.
Don&rsquo;t miss this extraordinary episode of My Legacy.
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"> </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@mylegacymovement">http://youtube.com/@mylegacymovement</a> 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

Billy Porter + 1: Standing in Your Truth & Living Unapologetically

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