About Us

Sometimes the most meaningful connections happen when we least expect them. For Chandra and Chelsea, it all began with books, serendipity, and a shared surname that would reveal much more than either could have imagined.

An Unexpected Introduction

It was two to three years ago at a mutual friend’s house, gathered around a cozy living room for book club. As introductions went around the circle, something remarkable happened. When Chelsea shared her maiden name and Chandra mentioned her married name—both Spencer—the room filled with delighted surprise. Two women, practically strangers moments before, were suddenly “tickled pink” over this coincidental connection.

But coincidence, as they would soon discover, was just the beginning.

Curiosity sparked, the two decided to do a little digging. A phone call to Chandra’s husband Phil Spencer would reveal the beautiful truth: Chelsea’s grandfather and Phil’s grandfather were first cousins. What had seemed like a random meeting was actually a family reunion years in the making—cousins by marriage, finding each other through the love of literature.

A Friendship Takes Root

The connection that began with shared surnames quickly grew into something deeper. Chandra and Chelsea hit it off immediately, their conversation flowing as naturally as if they’d known each other for years. What started in that book club living room continued over lunch dates, phone calls, and the kind of easy visits that mark true friendship.

They discovered they shared more than family ties—they had a genuine appreciation for each other’s company, perspectives, and the art of good conversation.

The Game That Changed Everything

March 10, 2025, marked a pivotal moment in their friendship. The two women attended a Hawks basketball game together, settling into their seats with the excitement of a shared outing. While the game provided entertainment, it was their conversation that truly captivated them both.

As they made their way to separate cars after the game, neither wanted the evening—or their discussion—to end. So they did what had become natural: they continued talking via Bluetooth as they drove their separate ways home.

It was during this post-game conversation that Chelsea made an observation that would change both their lives.

“Chandra,” she said, “you should do a podcast.”

“A podcast?” Chandra replied, surprised.

“Yeah,” Chelsea continued with conviction. “You ask the best questions.”

Without hesitation, Chandra responded with characteristic warmth and partnership: “Well, I’ll do a podcast if you do a podcast with me.”

From Conversation to Creation

And just like that, from the warmth of friendship and the recognition of each other’s gifts, an idea was born. A few months later, what began as an offhand comment after a basketball game has transformed into an exciting new venture.

Their podcast, “Echoes of Legacy: Family and Business,” represents everything their friendship has been from the beginning—authentic connection, meaningful conversation, and the beautiful way family ties can weave through our lives in unexpected ways.

From that first book club introduction to their upcoming podcast debut, Chandra and Chelsea’s story reminds us that sometimes the most important relationships begin with the smallest coincidences. Their shared surname was just the beginning; their shared vision for meaningful dialogue is what will carry them forward.

As they prepare to share their conversations with a wider audience, they carry with them not just the excitement of a new project, but the foundation of a friendship that was perhaps always meant to be—cousins who found each other through books and built something beautiful through the simple power of asking the right questions and truly listening to the answers.

*Coming soon: “Echoes of Legacy: Family and Business” - where meaningful conversations about family heritage and entrepreneurial spirit come together through the voices of two cousins who discovered that sometimes the best partnerships are the ones that were always meant to happen.*