Oct 5, 2026
How Family Business Owners Can Address Succession Avoidance
Why do family business owners put off succession conversations—and what helps them move forward? Chris and Heidi Engel explore the fears, family roles, and relationship patterns that can stall a transition. They discuss how honest dialogue, trust, and a...
Sep 21, 2026
The Enlightened Family Business Podcast
Ep. 169: The Decisions You Need to Make Before Succession Ever Begins
In this special Family Business Executive Forum episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker and co-presenter Christy walk a live audience through a pre-succession readiness...
Sep 7, 2026
The Enlightened Family Business Podcast
Ep. 168: You Can’t Change What You Can’t Be With — A Conversation with David Young
In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker sits down with David Young — somatic experiencing practitioner, collective trauma healer, co-executive...
Aug 24, 2026
The Enlightened Family Business Podcast
Ep. 167: The One Plan Every Family Is Missing with Libby Boatwright
In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker sits down with Libby Boatwright — certified financial planner, former Stanford Medical Center chaplain, pastor, and author of...
Aug 10, 2026
The Enlightened Family Business Podcast
Ep. 166: Preparing the Rising Generation for Succession with Jeremy Lurey
In this episode of the Enlightened Family Business Podcast, host Chris Yonker is joined by Dr. Jeremy Lurey of Family Legacy First for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on one of the most...