How One Farewell Can Transform a Lifetime of Grief | Estrella Quiroz
About this episode
When loss reshapes your life, what do you choose to build from it?
In this episode, host Niki Weiss, creator of The Digital Legacy Podcast and My Final Playbook, sits down with Estrella Quiroz, life enthusiast and co-founder of Last Farewells, an emotional end-of-life planning platform designed for the messages we don’t want to leave unsaid.Together they explore how an unexpected tragedy transformed Estrella’s life, the story behind her father’s last voicemail, and how that moment sparked a global mission to help people capture meaningful goodbyes before it’s too late. This episode opens up the heart of death tech: empowering people to live fully, love intentionally, and prepare their digital legacy with purpose.In this episode, we cover:Why intentional last messages offer emotional closure that social media can’tHow the Last Farewells platform helps users schedule letters, videos, and messages for future milestonesThe cultural fears and superstitions that prevent people from planning aheadThe growing movement of founders transforming grief, storytelling, and digital legacy
Whether you’re navigating loss, exploring end-of-life planning, or curious about the future of digital legacy, this conversation offers clarity, hope, and a deeply human perspective on the messages that outlive us.
About Death and Dying in the Digital Age
They say we die twice: once when we take our last breath and again when our name is spoken for the final time. But in today's world, there's a third passing to consider - our digital death. Welcome to Death and Dying in the Digital Age, a podcast that explores the uncharted territory of our online afterlife. Join host…
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