Before he passed, Estrella's father left her a message worth more than billions:

✨ "I hope a million angels look after you." ✨

Those seven words changed everything.

They carried her through grief. They inspired her to travel to over 50 countries. And they ultimately led her to co-found Last Farewells — a platform helping people leave their own meaningful messages for the ones they love, even after they're gone.

In this inspiring episode, Estrella Quiroz, self-proclaimed "life enthusiast" and death tech entrepreneur, opens up about the moment her father's passing cracked her world open, and how she transformed that pain into a mission: to help others "leave no words left unspoken."

Her story is about more than grief. It's about agency, faith, acts of kindness, and what it really means to leave a legacy.

What you'll take away:

+ Why the words we leave behind matter more than anything else
+ How faith and personal values can anchor you through unimaginable loss
+ What "end-of-life planning" looks like when it's driven by love, not fear
+ How one woman turned heartbreak into a movement

💬 What message would you want to leave behind?

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Key Topics:

The powerful story of Estrella’s father’s voicemail and its influence on her life
Her experience traveling solo across 50+ countries and how loss shifted her priorities
The origins of Last Farewells and its mission to fill the emotional gap in end-of-life planning
How creating last messages can bring peace and agency during grief
The role of faith and spirituality in healing and purpose
Insights into death tech: what it is, how it works, and its impact
The importance of authenticity and acts of kindness in content creation
Personal stories of helping others, from an elderly grandmother to terminally ill patients
The significance of signs, synchronicities, and trusting life's journey

Connect with Estrella Quiroz & Last Farewells:

lastfarewells.com
Instagram: @lastfarewellsapp x @estrellaq95

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The final "goodbye": Estrella Quiroz on losing her father & co-founding Last Farewells