Who We Remember: Every Life Has a Story

“Whose life story from your own family would you most want to have documented on film?”

In this moving episode of Who We Remember, host Jamie Yuenger talks with Patricia Angus, family legacy advisor, about her great-grandfather, Francisco Escobar. Patricia recounts Francisco’s journey from Colombia to the U.S. in the late 1800s, his career as a businessman and Colombia’s Consul General in New York, and his deep connection to his homeland. Listeners will enjoy stories of his resilience, from navigating geopolitics to writing epic poetry, and learn about Florence, his spirited English wife. Patricia reflects on their influence, both as ancestors and inspirations in her global work with families. This episode celebrates the power of family stories and encourages exploring your own legacy.