How One Farewell Can Transform a Lifetime of Grief | Estrella Quiroz

✨For more actionable information, take a 2-minute Peace of Mind Assessment at https://finalplaybook.com/schedule-a-call to see how prepared you are. ✨ Links to my guest's official site - click below: ➡️https://www.linkedin.com/in/estrellaquiroz/ ➡️https://www.instagram.com/lastfarewellsapp/ ➡️https://www.instagram.com/estrellaq95/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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’t -How the Last Farewells platform helps users schedule letters, videos, and messages for future milestones -The cultural fears and superstitions that prevent people from planning ahead -The 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the channel here: ➡️@DigitalLegacyPodcast For more resources related to this podcast or partner resources, click here: ➡️ https://stan.store/endevo_digitallegacy Follow Us Here: ➡️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... ➡️ Instagram: / deathanddyinginthedigitalage ➡️ TikTok: / digitallegacypodcast Join Us in planning for the most inevitable thing to happen in this life- Death - and create peace of mind for those you leave behind: ➡️ https://digitallegacypodcast.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download MY FINAL PLAYBOOK App to take our FREE educational course: 🔗App Store- apps.apple.com/us/app/my-final-playbook/id6502518647 🔗Google Play- play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.p4tze2b0necm.pgwvu5pucapp 🔗Website- final-playbook.passion.io/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Take our 2-minute quiz today at https://finalplaybook.com/ to get your preparedness score and three actionable steps you can implement today to protect your digital legacy and your loved ones. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌟 Listen to the podcast: Apple Podcasts ➡️ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify ➡️ https://open.spotify.com/show/2MQkOgv... 🚫 Re-uploads or ANY use of our content is prohibited. #deathandyinginthedigitalage #ENDevo #endoflifeplanningsimplified #digitallegacy #digitallegacypodcast #myfinalplaybook -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00 Preview — “They get to hear from them one more time.” 01:06 Podcast intro & guest: Estrella Quiroz, founder of Last Farewells 01:28 Why talking about death is so hard 03:11 Estrella’s story — her father’s final voicemail and sudden loss 05:09 Turning grief into purpose — the creation of Last Farewells 09:52 How Last Farewells works — messages and memorial pages 14:11 Why final messages go viral — our fascination with last words 17:14 Preparedness vs superstition — planning without fear 22:05 How to start creating meaningful last messages 26:10 The growing future of death tech and digital legacy 31:37 The greatest gift — why your words can outlive everything else -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer: The Death & Dying in the Digital Age YouTube channel is for educational purposes only and does not provide medical, legal, or financial advice. Views expressed by the host and guests are their own. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions. The channel is not responsible for actions taken based on its content.