Safe Space with Francesco Lombardo

Safe Space is a podcast for Family Business Leaders and Next Gens exploring the financial, human and social capital of family businesses. In each episode, trusted advisor Francesco Lombardo, will share a conversation with a diverse range of guests, offering you practical tools and guidance to help you navigate the unique familial relationships within family businesses.

Navigating the Complex World of Family Offices and Family Wealth 04/15/2025

Wealth Education for Future Generations 04/01/2025

Creating a Meaningful Legacy with Craig Kielburger 03/18/2025

Creating a Meaningful Legacy with Craig Kielburger 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. Learn more about Legacy+ by visiting Connect with me here: • • • • https://veritage.ca /episode/index/show/safespace/id/35442485

Building Trust to Ensure Sibling Unity 03/04/2025

The Power of Vulnerability in Personal Growth 02/18/2025

The Power of Vulnerability in Personal Growth 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. 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) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Connect with me here: • • • • /episode/index/show/safespace/id/35102195

You Can’t Read The Label of the Jar You Are In 02/04/2025

Nourishing Traditions: The Link Between Food, Family, and Health with Agathe Holowatinc 01/21/2025

Nourishing Traditions: The Link Between Food, Family, and Health with Agathe Holowatinc 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: • • • • 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): and IG: FB: YouTube (more coming soon!): @fuelledtv /episode/index/show/safespace/id/34662210