Bringing Death To Life: Octopus Legacy

Jimmy's Jobs of the Future

Boxlight Creative Studio

Technology, Careers, Business

5.0 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 13 December 2023

⏱️ 44 minutes

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This episode was made in partnership with Octopus Group. Today's guest is none other than Sam Grice, the visionary founder of Octopus Legacy. In 2016, Sam Grice faced a life-altering moment at the age of 27 when he received the call that no one wants to get - the loss of his mother in a tragic car accident. Amidst the overwhelming grief, Sam found himself drowning in paperwork, legalities, and administrative tasks that made it nearly impossible to think clearly. But out of this difficult experience emerged a groundbreaking solution - Guardian Angel, now rebranded as Octopus Legacy. Sam's platform is not just about tedious financial details; it's a tool designed to help individuals build a meaningful legacy for their loved ones. In this episode, Sam takes us on a journey through the profound story behind Octopus Legacy, revealing how it goes beyond the mundane aspects of estate planning. It encourages users to leave behind more than just financial arrangements, urging them to share their last messages through voice memos, favorite music, and even cherished family recipes. Some users have even gone as far as outlining the comedy sketches they want at their own funerals. Tune in to hear Jimmy McLoughlin's insightful conversation with Sam Grice as they explore the depths of this innovative approach to legacy planning. Discover how Octopus Legacy is transforming the industry around death, making this episode one of the most challenging yet incredibly inspiring interviews on "Jimmy's Jobs." Join us as we delve into the future of work, the impact on our economy, and the remarkable stories of entrepreneurs shaping the world we live in. Follow Jimmy: Twitter Substack Instagram Youtube Jimmy's Jobs Website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	In 2016, Sam Grice was 27 working in financial services. He got the phone call that no child wants to receive.
0:08.6	That phone call no one ever wants to get, I think. He lost his mother in a car accident.
0:13.7	I was 28 at the time never really been exposed to death.
0:18.1	His whole world changed.
0:19.9	You go into an absolute state of shock.
0:22.2	While trying to deal with the grief of losing his mother,
0:24.9	there was so much paperwork, legal fees,
0:27.6	and boring administration.
0:30.2	It was impossible to think straight. So he came up with Guardian Angel, now rebranded to Octopus Legacy, to help other people
0:38.8	going through the same thing.
0:40.0	I was probably a way of me dealing with my grief and doing something practical with it.
0:44.0	It helps you build a legacy, not just a boring document which details financial arrangements.
0:49.0	Is it voice notes, is it recipes, like engaging consumers with that type of thing.
0:54.0	Some people even explain the comedy sketches that they want at their funeral.
0:58.0	They did a comedy skipper as funeral and yeah, and why not?
1:00.0	I found this one of the hardest but most inspiring interviews I have ever done on Jimmy's jobs.
1:08.2	Sam, welcome to Jimmy's jobs to the future. Thank you, Jimmy.
1:11.1	Tell us the origin story behind Guardian Angel.
1:14.0	Yeah, sure.
1:15.0	So Guardian Angel started in 2017, and so before that I was in financial services,
1:21.6	fairly vanilla job, and lost my mother in a car accident.
1:25.2	Went through that at, I was 28 at the time, never really been exposed to death, death and die in the industry.
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