In this episode, my guest Dann Van Der Vliet and I dig into family business from the family business center/academic perspective. Dann is …
Episode 010: 10 Things My Family Did to Engage Us in Philanthropy with Ellie Frey Zagel
As a third generation board member of my family’s foundation, philanthropy plays a big role in my life. I was first introduced to our foundation when …
Episode 009: Stress Management and Holistic Health with Cynthia Damaskos
After losing her father and discovering that the causes of his death could have been prevented, Cynthia Damaskos made dramatic changes to her own …
Episode 008: Family, Fights and Ferry Tales with Chris Shepler
In this episode, we hear the story of a seventy year old family business in Northern Michigan. My guest, Chris Shepler, is part of the third …
Episode 007: Raising Financially Responsible Kids Through the Holidays (and Beyond)
10 Activities to do with your Kids this Holiday Season The holidays— full of magic, wonder, traditions, and more. For many families, especially those …
Episode 006: Join the Philanthropic Revolution with Michael Moody
'Generation Impact' is Taking Over Research says that the rising generation of family philanthropy will take a different approach to giving. For …
Episode 005: Estate Planning 101 aka Estate Planning is Not Optional with Susan Gell Meyers
Everything You Need to Know Before You Meet with your Attorney The estate planning process can seem a little daunting. Having gone through the …
Episode 004: Engaging Your Family in Philanthropy with Ginny Esposito
The question I get asked the most, is “Ellie, how can I engage my family in philanthropy?” In this episode, Virginia “Ginny” Esposito, Founder of the …
Episode 003: Leadership, Wellness, and Concierge Medicine with Dr. Bill Baer
Successful Generations Podcast Are you struggling with your health and wellness? Are you feeling stretched thin, in a mental fog, constantly …
Episode 002: A Legacy Lost with Douglas D. Box
Successful Generations Podcast Do you have a strong matriarch or patriarch? Do you have more drama in your family business than is healthy? …
Episode 001: About Your Host Ellie Frey Zagel
Successful Generations Podcast Welcome to the first episode of Successful Generations, a podcast for the next generation of family business, family …
Passing Down Money Values, Part 1: Starting with You
“One theme was made clear – families united by values survive for generations.” Doug Box, Box Family Advisors. Doug Box, Box Family Advisors, states, …
Balancing Privilege and Responsibility.
Balancing privilege with responsibility is no small feat. And then, after you miraculously have figured it out for yourself, how do you pass this …