About this episode
What if the last message a loved one who passed left you became reason you decided to truly live?Estrella Quiroz, life enthusiast and co-founder of Last Farewells, joins us to share how grief pushed her to build a groundbreaking death tech platform — one that lets people leave meaningful messages for the loved ones they'll one day leave behind.Estrella opens up about the emotional turning point that launched her entrepreneurial journey, why end-of-life planning doesn't have to feel scary, and how faith, storytelling, and small acts of kindness became her tools for healing.She also busts the biggest misconceptions around legacy planning and explains why having agency over your final message is one of the greatest gifts you can give.This episode reminds us that life's most meaningful moments are often born from loss. Estrella’s journey exemplifies how faith, kindness, and innovative technology can help us leave lasting legacies of love and hope.Key Topics:The powerful story of Estrella’s father’s voicemail and its influence on her lifeHer experience traveling solo across 50+ countries and how loss shifted her prioritiesThe origins of Last Farewells and its mission to fill the emotional gap in end-of-life planningHow creating last messages can bring peace and agency during griefThe role of faith and spirituality in healing and purposeInsights into death tech: what it is, how it works, and its impactThe importance of authenticity and acts of kindness in content creationPersonal stories of helping others, from an elderly grandmother to terminally ill patientsThe significance of signs, synchronicities, and trusting life's journeyConnect with Estrella Quiroz & Last Farewells:lastfarewells.comInstagram: @lastfarewellsapp x @estrellaq95Send us Fan MailSupport the showConnect with Nina Rodriguez:griefandlight.com@griefandlightResting Grief Face on SubstackGrief and Light is an award-winning, independent podcast exploring the honest, messy, and deeply human experience of loss. New episodes wherever you watch or listen.Thank you for listening! If this conversation resonated with you:✅ Share this episode with someone who needs it✅ Follow Grief and Light so you never miss a conversation
