The P-I-G: Episode 01
Beyond Goodbye: Unwrapping a Mother’s Legacy Through “The Boxes”
What happens when the most important stories in your life are tucked away in boxes—waiting for the right moment to be opened?
In this deeply personal debut episode, we invite you into the heart of The P-I-G through the story that started it all: the life and legacy of our mom, Marsha. Before her passing, Marsha left behind a series of handwritten letters and carefully chosen gifts—each one marked with a milestone moment we hadn’t yet lived:
“Open on your 18th birthday…”
“Open on your college graduation…”
“Open on your wedding anniversary…”
“Open on the day you become a mother…”
More than just a keepsake, those boxes became lifelines. And eventually, a podcast. Now, The Boxes is a developing film and television project rooted in our mother’s gifts—and the journey of two sisters learning to live, love, and reconnect in her absence. Stay tuned… this story is only beginning!
🎙️ In this episode, we reflect on:
Joined by producer Chris Howard, who helped us realize that our family’s story isn’t just personal—it’s universal—we explore:
How The Boxes became a powerful storytelling project
What we’ve learned about grief, memory, and identity
Why legacy is more about how we live than what we leave behind
You’ll hear behind-the-scenes moments, emotional reflections, and the very first time we ever said The P-I-G out loud. This episode is our “why.”
💗 From Our Hearts to Yours…
The P-I-G is a heartfelt, purpose-driven podcast exploring life, love, loss, and legacy through real conversations and meaningful stories. Together, we unpack the moments that shape us—the stories we carry, the messiness of being human, and what it means to leave something meaningful behind.
Each episode invites us to honor what matters most, remember that grief isn’t linear, navigate life’s hardest moments with PURPOSE, INTENTION, and GRATITUDE, and to be reminded that legacy isn’t just what we leave… it’s how we live—right now.
“Hearing the stories of others helps us create a more meaningful connection to our own—because legacy isn’t just what we leave behind, it’s how we live right now.”
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