In this episode of Adrienne Barker Speaks: No Prep Needed, Adrienne welcomes Dominick Domasky, founder of Motivation Champs in Pittsburgh, PA. Known for helping everyday people share stories that elevate humanity, Dominick opens up about his family roots, his mom’s Alzheimer’s journey, and how those experiences shaped his mission as a publisher, speaker agent, and community builder.

👉 How do you actually get paid as a speaker—without chasing checks for 90 days? 👉 Do authors really need social media in 2025, or can a great book stand on its own?

Dominick shares hard-earned lessons on building author platforms, launching compilation books the right way, and creating opportunities through podcasts, TikTok, LinkedIn, YouTube, and live events. He also explains why every story matters, how to practice speaking before going pro, and the power of collaboration over competition.

Whether you’re writing your first book, looking to book more stages, or trying to turn your story into impact, this episode is packed with practical advice and real talk from someone who has walked the walk.

What if grief had a “light at the end of the tunnel”… and that light was legacy?

Episode Summary

In this zero-prep, all-heart conversation, Adrienne sits down with Patricia D. Freudenberg—known as Patty from New York—to explore how we can move from grief to revival through legacy. After 33+ years behind the chair in her salon, Patty witnessed how loss shows up in everyday life. That lived experience led her to create Miss-U-Gram, a free memorial platform, earn her end-of-life coaching certification, and write Live Your Legacy, a workbook-style guide to gently redirect grief into meaning and momentum. We talk practical tools, “grief etiquette,” and why being seen, heard, and validated is medicine.

About Patricia

Patricia D. Freudenberg is the founder of Miss-U-Gram, host of Legacy Café, a certified end-of-life coach, public speaker, and author of Live Your Legacy. She champions “death to life” recovery through legacy, community, and simple, doable practices that help people return to the “land of the living.” Learn more: https://miss-u-gram.com/patricia-freudenberg/

Highlights & Takeaways

→ Legacy as the 7th stage: Beyond acceptance and meaning, Patty frames legacy as the “light at the end of the tunnel.”

→ Seen. Heard. Validated. Why being witnessed is often what unlocks recovery.

→ Redirection beats rumination: Journaling, reading short chapters, and “coping with color” give the mind a new path.

→ Morning for mourning: A simple practice to face the hardest part of the day with intention. → Grief etiquette (teaser): The best phrase when words fail: “I’m here for you.”

→ The butterfly mark: Miss-U-Gram’s black/white butterfly symbolizes body + soul, endings + continuance.

→ Free starter tools: Patty offers a coupon for a downloadable “living will” to start vital family conversations.

Quotable Patty

• “I believe in revival—bringing death to life through legacy.”
• “I might not be for everybody… but I’m for somebody.”
• “Your fire is still burning.”
• “Ask the most loving question: Is this working for you?”

Resources Mentioned

• Patricia’s site & bio: https://miss-u-gram.com/patricia-freudenberg/
• Miss-U-Gram (memorial platform): https://miss-u-gram.com
• Book: Live Your Legacy (find via Patricia’s site → Shop → Amazon)
• Free download: “Live Your Legacy” living-will starter — use coupon LYL on the Shop page
• Community room: Legacy Café (Clubhouse) — grief recovery room hosted by Patty

Connect with Patricia

• Live Your Legacy: A New Spin on Mourning (Amazon): Live Your LegacyMiss-U-Gram® website: https://miss-u-gram.com

Listen & Support

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How do you build a business someone actually wants to buy—without losing your sanity or your legacy?

Business coach and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) Len Bruskowitz of FocalPoint Coaching shares how to create a company that thrives beyond its founder. From documenting processes to picking the right exit path, Len explains why most owners need 3–5 years of runway, how to escape the “everything lives in my head” trap, and the 40+ factors that drive real business value.

Key Takeaways

→. Document or discount. Five-minute screen-record SOPs beat a thousand sticky notes.

→. Spend time in the Strategic “I,” measure in the Managerial “I,” and delegate the Technician “I.”

→. Fire the wrong customers. Don’t hand a buyer low-margin, high-drama accounts.

→. Start early. Three to five years of prep protects your price and your peace of mind.

→. Match the exit to your goals. Cash-out, succession, or management buyout—each has trade-offs.

Quotes from Len

• “Buyers want a turnkey business, not you.”
• “If you try to sell before you’re ready, you’ll take a huge discount—if you can sell at all.”

How to Reach Len Len Bruskowitz, CEPA –

FocalPoint Coaching 📞 617-356-8102

🌐 Search “Len Bruskowitz FocalPoint” to connect directly.