Mommy, Mommy, Are We Lost? | Justine Reichman

by | Jul 22, 2026

She Finished Her Mother’s Dream After She Was Gone | The Story Behind Mommy, Mommy, Are We Lost?

What if the greatest dream you ever fulfilled… wasn’t your own?
Some dreams don’t end when someone passes away…

Sometimes they’re simply waiting for the right person to finish them.

In this heartfelt episode of The Mindset Playground, I sit down with Justine Reichman, founder of Next Gen Purpose, to share one of the most touching stories I’ve heard.

After losing her mother, Justine made a promise—not with words, but through action. She completed the children’s book her mother had dreamed of publishing for decades, transforming a handwritten manuscript into the beautiful picture book Mommy, Mommy, Are We Lost?

But this isn’t simply a conversation about publishing a book.

It’s about honoring the people who shaped us.
It’s about carrying dreams across generations.
It’s about discovering that purpose often begins where grief leaves off.

We also explore:
✨ What legacy really means
✨ Why purpose is bigger than a career
✨ The surprising fundraiser that changed everything
✨ The emotional journey of finishing someone else’s dream
✨ How stories can continue changing lives long after we’re gone

If you’ve ever lost someone you love…
If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to pursue a dream…
Or if you’ve ever wanted to leave something meaningful behind…

This conversation is for you.

❤️ Because sometimes the greatest gift we can give someone… is finishing the story they never had the chance to tell.

🎙️ The Mindset Playground is where inspiring conversations spark new possibilities, fresh perspectives, and remind us that every story has the power to change a life.

👇 We’d love to hear from you in the comments:
What dream or legacy would you want someone to carry forward for you?

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