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In this episode, Francesco Lombardo and Dave Specht discuss the dynamics of family businesses, focusing on the importance of empathy, communication, and understanding between generations. They explore how the rising generation is often misunderstood and the need for them to find their own identity separate from family expectations. The conversation emphasizes the significance of relationships over financial capital and the necessity for open dialogue about wealth transfer and family dynamics. They also touch on the evolving landscape of financial advisory services and the importance of catering to the needs of the rising generation. Connect with me here: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-lombardo-fea-496a7966/ • https://www.facebook.com/VeritageFamilyOffice • https://www.youtube.com/@VeritageInternational • https://veritage.ca
In this episode, Francesco Lombardo interviews Ana Maria Guerrero Carvajal, a sixth-generation leader of the Carvajal family business in Colombia. They discuss the importance of family values in sustaining a business across generations, the role of innovation in adapting to market changes, and the initiatives taken to foster entrepreneurship within the family. Ana Maria emphasizes the significance of living the values they preach, showcasing how the family actively engages in social responsibility and community development. The conversation concludes with advice for future generations on maintaining integrity and commitment to social prosperity. Connect with me here: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-lombardo-fea-496a7966/ • https://www.facebook.com/VeritageFamilyOffice • https://www.youtube.com/@VeritageInternational • https://veritage.ca
In this episode, Francesco Lombardo interviews Craig Kielburger, a renowned social entrepreneur and co-founder of WE Charity. They discuss Craig's journey from starting Free the Children at a young age to his collaboration with Oprah Winfrey, which significantly impacted his work in social impact. The conversation delves into the concept of legacy, exploring how families can create meaningful legacies and the importance of self-reflection and accountability in this process. They also touch on the emotional traditions that families pass down, both positive and negative, and how these affect future generations. In this conversation, Franco and Craig explore the intricate journey of writing a book, the importance of questioning the status quo, and the concept of permacrisis. They discuss the significance of internal peace, connection, and the legacy one leaves behind. The dialogue emphasizes the need for personal growth and the impact of service to others, culminating in advice for future generations on prioritizing meaningful connections and values. A dedicated husband and father of three, Craig Kielburger is a globally recognized social entrepreneur who has spent over 30 years empowering individuals to find their purpose and make a difference. As co-leader of Legacy+, he guides organizations and individuals in building impactful movements and legacy projects. His journey began at age 12 with the founding of Free The Children, a movement that inspired global youth activism and positively impacted over a million lives. The author of 10 books, including "What Is My Legacy?" (co-authored with Martin Luther King III), he also co-hosts the "My Legacy Podcast & Syndicated Radio Show" and serves as Chancellor of Legacy College in Kenya. His commitment to youth development continues through his co-founding role at the Dalai Lama Center. His extraordinary contributions have been recognized with The Order of Canada, the Nelson Mandela Freedom Medal, and 15 honorary degrees. Listen to Craig's podcast on iHeart Learn more about Legacy+ by visiting legacyplus.org Connect with me here: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-lombardo-fea-496a7966/ • https://www.facebook.com/VeritageFamilyOffice • https://www.youtube.com/@VeritageInternational • https://veritage.ca
In this episode of Safe Space, host Francesco Lombardo speaks with personal coach, therapist, and healer, Ashley Best. Ashley shares her journey from being a CPA to embracing her true self and helping others do the same. The conversation delves into the importance of listening to one's internal compass, the courage to be vulnerable, and the significance of self-love. They discuss the shift in family offices towards recognizing human capital and the impact of shame on personal and familial relationships. The episode concludes with practical advice for the next generation on embracing change and leading with the heart. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Ashley Best is a former CPA who chose to follow her heart and internal compass, embarking on a journey to discover her true identity beyond family systems and societal programming. With over 15 years of experience, she has evolved into a therapist and intuitive healer, blending analytical expertise with a deep understanding of human potential. As the founder of Mindset Capital, Ashley's work stems from a passion for developing mindset and human capital. She partners with next-generation leaders and family offices to cultivate personal growth and financial alignment through strategic insight, mindfulness, and healing modalities. Ashley empowers her clients to make confident, purpose-driven decisions by helping them tap into their intuition and access their authentic potential to create lasting impact in their lives and businesses. Listen to Ashley's Podcast on Spotify Veritage Promo: With three sessions, we create space to feel grounded, develop trust, and unlock clarity. Regular Price: $675 for 3 sessions ($225 each)Special Offer: $500 for 3 sessions (save $175) Click Here to Book Your 3-Session Package Now ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Connect with me here: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-lombardo-fea-496a7966/ • https://www.facebook.com/VeritageFamilyOffice • https://www.youtube.com/@VeritageInternational • https://veritage.ca
In this episode of Safe Space, host Francesco Lombardo engages with Agathe Holowatinc, Founder of FUELLED, to explore the significance of nutritional traditions and their impact on health and behavior. They discuss practical steps for making healthier food choices, the rise of food allergies, and the importance of understanding food values. Agatha shares insights on how to empower oneself to make better dietary decisions and offers advice on maintaining a healthy lifestyle while honoring family traditions. Connect with me here: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-lombardo-fea-496a7966/ • https://www.facebook.com/VeritageFamilyOffice • https://www.youtube.com/@VeritageInternational • https://veritage.ca Guest Bio: Agathe Regina Holowatinc, BA, MLIS, INHC (she/her) (pronounced Agatha) Agathe Holowatinc is Founder and Director at FUELLED Ultimate Health & Nutrition Ltd., a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach & Consultant, professional researcher, published author, former private chef, healthy cooking masterclass instructor & Ayurveda enthusiast. She is on a mission to get high performance professionals energized and optimised so that they can bring their absolute best presence, productivity and performance to the companies they work for and also bring the best of themselves to all other aspects of their lives. Agathe is obsessed with human potential and performance and specialises in high-impact, nutrient-loaded, high performance nutrition, preventative health, "Food as Medicine,” cellular health and holistic (“Whole Life”) approaches to elevating your life! Agathe truly believes that vibrant health is our BIRTHRIGHT and she has dedicated her life to helping people achieve just that. Her nutrition coaching and consulting services are ideal for high performance professionals (men and women) who want to enhance their energy and feel powered up and limitless, day in and day out. She brings bold and innovative workplace wellness sessions to companies and also works 1:1 with private clients from around the world. Website: www.fuelledlife.com Connect with Agathe on Linkedin (most active): https://www.linkedin.com/in/agathe-regina-holowatinc-3a886814 and https://www.linkedin.com/company/fuelledultimatehealthandnutrition/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/fuelledultimatenutrition/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/fuelledultimatenutrition YouTube (more coming soon!): @fuelledtv https://www.youtube.com/@fuelledtv
In this episode of Safe Space, host Francesco Lombardo speaks with John Michael Elder, a third-generation family business member, about the complexities of navigating family dynamics, wealth, and emotional intelligence within a family business. John Michael shares his journey of marrying into a business family, the challenges of understanding wealth, and the importance of emotional intelligence in fostering a supportive family culture. The conversation emphasizes the need for open communication, introspection, and the balance between leveraging wealth and addressing feelings of inadequacy. Connect with me here: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-lombardo-fea-496a7966/ • https://www.facebook.com/VeritageFamilyOffice • https://www.youtube.com/@VeritageInternational • https://veritage.ca
Veritage CEO Franco Lombardo was recently a guest on the "Smart Wealth™ with Thane Stenner" podcast where they covered a number of pertinent topics from the emotional side of family business. Franco explains that by asking his clients the questions they've been avoiding asking themselves, they can begin to better understand their relationship to money, why they behave the way they do with it and how they can then choose their behavior. The discussion then covers why the human capital asset class should be the next investment focus of business families in order to prepare all generations for a smooth wealth transition. Connect with Francesco here: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-lombardo-fea-496a7966/ • https://www.facebook.com/VeritageFamilyOffice • https://www.youtube.com/@VeritageInternational • https://veritage.ca
Smart Wealth™ with Thane Stenner: Insights from Pioneers & Leaders
“Ensuring the Legacy of Family Business Through Relational Governance” For more than twenty years, Francesco “Franco” Lombardo has been a family business advisor and facilitator to some of the world's most diverse and wealthiest families. He set up Veritage, his global advisory firm that exclusively focuses on building relational governance. Franco uses his Safe Space™ model to empower families to show up authentically and to express their feelings surrounding money and relationships. Passionate about nurturing the next generation of family-owned businesses, Franco is the cocreator, and one of the leading facilitators of the Scone Project and Maasai Project, Ensuring the Legacy of Family Business an interactive next-generation leadership development program for business families. As founder and host of INFLUENCE - a gathering of the globe's highest net-worth families representing their family businesses, Franco facilitates a custom-curated program designed to deepen familial relationships. The author of five books, Franco also hosts the podcast “Safe Space with Francesco Lombardo” - a show for Family Business Leaders and Next Gens. Franco has delivered presentations for the Milken Institute, Campden Wealth and family Business Conferences, Institutional Investor, Tiger21, various YPO/WPO global chapters. He has also been featured in the award-winning Spear's Magazine and was described as ‘The Truth Agent' by CEO Magazine. More recently Franco was inducted into the Family Business United Family Business Hall of Fame, which "recognizes the exceptional contribution of individuals and their work in advancing the field of family business."
What you say to yourself is as important as what you say to others, because communication begins with ourselves. The way we communicate with others is often based on our own thoughts, and is why this episode of Safe Space highlights the importance of questioning and challenging our thinking. Francesco Lombardo and BJ Radomski also discuss the challenges that arise when there is a lack of clear communication within families and offer some practical advice to overcome them. Connect with me here: • https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-lombardo-fea-496a7966/ • https://www.facebook.com/VeritageFamilyOffice • https://www.youtube.com/@VeritageInternational • https://veritage.ca
On this week's episode of Safe Space, Francesco Lombardo is joined by Chris Larson, a fourth-generation shareholder of a 107-year-old family-owned and operated business, IDEAL INDUSTRIES. In this episode, Franco and Chris discuss the emotional side of transitioning family businesses. Chris emphasizes the importance of addressing the emotional aspects of letting go of control and passing it on to the next generation, not just the intellectual aspects. Highlighting how emotional preparation is crucial for family business success and how coaching family members on an individual basis can help them become content and happy with their roles in the family business. The episode sheds light on the emotional aspects of transitioning family businesses and the importance of addressing them. It's a must-listen for anyone looking to prepare their family business for the next generation. The one piece of advice Chris offers for both the senior and next generations is... it's worth it. It's hard to focus on the emotional stuff, but it's worth it. If you would like to keep up to date with all our insights, latest research and stories, click to subscribe to our "Veritage Insights Newsletter." (https://bit.ly/3JOd7Qq)
On this week's Safe Space, Francesco Lombardo is joined by Aubrey Shapiro Ginn, third-generation family business member with Shapiro & Duncan, Inc. where they discuss business succession planning, and how to set up the NxtGen to be successful business owners. In the second-generation of Shapiro & Duncan, the company grew exponentially. As third-generation business members, how do Audrey and the rest of the NxtGen fit into the equation of the continuation of this success? Aubrey's one piece of advice to the Senior Generation is don't be afraid of losing control. Her advice for the NxtGen - be patient and learn from the senior generations experiences. If you would like to keep up to date with all our insights, latest research and stories, click to subscribe to our "Veritage Insights Newsletter." (https://bit.ly/3JOd7Qq)
Moe Vela joins this week's episode with Francesco Lombardo to discuss the power of identity, and how self-expression leads to purpose in family business. Coming from a family of legacy, a family of pioneers, and growing up in the midst of expectation and responsibility, Moe shares with us his journey as a NxtGen living through trauma and moving towards a journey of healing. Moe's advice to all NxtGen listeners is, "you can either live your life based on what others want you to do, or you can march to the beat of your own drum, thereby enhancing and expanding your family legacy." Moe has now made American History as the first Hispanic LGBT American to serve twice in the White House in a Senior Executive role. Most recently as the Director of Management and Deputy Chief of Staff to Joe Biden. Now working as an attorney, entrepreneur, and now co-executive producing and co-starring in a new business reality show called Unicorn Hunters. In this soulful dialogue, Francesco and Moe break down the devastating side-effects of living an authentic life and the struggle to embrace oneself wholly. Moe shares his vulnerable story of survival and success, "knowing that by making myself vulnerable through authenticity, that is the only way I will have meaningful connections with other human beings, in business, and in my personal life". Moe's one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…authentically be vulnerable, authentically be you, authentically love.
Stephen Hecht returns to the Safe Space podcast to speak with Francesco Lombardo about Nonflict Resolution within the family business. How can families find the tools to resolve conflicts in relationships and within the family business? How does focusing on the NxtGen of the family help us learn and grow? How can families stop the disrespect between generations in the family business? Stephen's one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…conflict can be positive. We need conflict. We need constructive conflict for innovation and growth. If you would like to keep up to date with all our insights, latest research and stories, click to subscribe to our "Veritage Insights Newsletter." (https://bit.ly/3JOd7Qq)
This is an interview I did on the Safe Space Podcast with Francesco Lombardo. The interview is presented to you in its entirety and hope you enjoy the topic the absence of self-expression. A great topic for the high-achieving ADHD entrepreneur. We discuss what the absence of self-expression looks like, why it's suppressed, and the cost of not allowing others, #NxtGen or Senior generation, in #FamilyBusiness to express themselves. The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here! We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to questions@theimpulsivethinker.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. Produced By Tactical Breakthroughs
Guest host, Francesco Lombardo, Next Gen Developer of family businesses with Veritage, and André discuss how ADHD is not a problem, it is a strength when it is managed. They also discuss how to support the ADHD founder during transition and how to support and work with the Next Gen ADHD family member to make them all successful. Francesco is finishing his 6th book about emotional traditions and how it affects people in their day to day. The Impulsive Thinker is sponsored by the Centre of ADHD Awareness, Canada. Please donate here! We would like to hear from you! Please send show ideas, questions, or feedback to questions@theimpulsivethinker.com and join our mailing list here! Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn. André Brisson can also be found on LinkedIn. Produced By Tactical Breakthroughs
This week on the Safe Space Podcast, Francesco Lombardo speaks with Jenny Dinnen, a Mackenzie Corp. second generation family business owner. How do you set up a family business to be successful now and for years to come? Are you looking ahead as the traditional business that was originally started or planning into the future, seeking to understand what the impact of the NxtGen will be? If you aren't communicating, where will that leave your family business when it's time for the NxtGen to take over? Jenny's one piece of advice to the Senior and NxtGen…know what success looks like to each individual family business member.
In Episode 41, Caroline Garnham talks to Francesco Lombardo, Founder of Veritage, whose mission is to serve business families by promoting the culture of Safe Space™, and supporting clients in their development of a living Family Wealth Constitution (FWC). Together they discuss family member's relationship with money.
Francesco Lombardo is a much-sought after international speaker and trusted advisor who has coached some of the world’s most successful and affluent families for over twenty years. Through his extensive work with families, Lombardo has identified a universal connection between people’s relationship to money (Money Motto) and the impact this has on their families, businesses and legacies.His methodology and coaching approach - finding 'safe space' - is also highly valuable for communicators, business leaders and anyone who wants to know how to own and control their story.
Francesco Lombardo is a much-sought after international speaker and trusted advisor who has coached some of the world’s most successful and affluent families for over twenty years. Francesco is the founder of Veritage Family Office which assists individuals within families by uncovering their truth about who they are (TRUTH ABOUT YOU), so they may better communicate and connect with each other creating harmony in the family. Veritage develops unique recipes for purpose, vision, and mission for the families wealth which feeds and nourishes the family legacy. Passionate and engaging, Francesco is a leading expert in the emotional impact money has on Relationships, Estate, Family Businesses and Family Office operations globally. He is committed to healing the families his team serves and moving from Entitlement to Authenticity to become what he calls “Contributing Leaders”. In this episode we dive into so many incredible topics. Franco walks you through his story and how he was able to begin being himself and how he now helps incredible family businesses around the world do the same thing. Make sure to grab your tickets to Growth Now Movement LIVE! Ticket prices go up on Monday! www.gnmlive.com
Safe Space is the Premiere Podcast for NXTGEN Family Business Leaders. Your host Francesco Lombardo is a much-sought after international speaker and trusted advisor who has coached some of the world’s most successful and affluent families for over twenty years. Through his extensive work with families, Lombardo has identified a universal connection between people’s relationship to money (Money Motto) and the impact this has on their families, businesses and legacies. On this show he will dive in with some of the worlds most prestigious families to talk about that.
Deep Sunset House and Progressive Podcast - The Melodic Sessions by Prototype 202
October2012 - Part 2 - Progressive house, tech house and deep progressive house give a lightlydelic tech flavour to part two of this months proceedings. Tracks from Beckwith, Tilt, Maetrik, Silinder and more. Track of the month in this set is the awesome Sofiel from Francesco Lombardo, with elements of deep, dark, tribal, tech and minimal this is a genre defying Ibiza anthem at its best.