People say that what we’re all seeking is a meaning for life. I don’t think that’s what we’re really seeking. I think that what we’re seeking is an experience of being alive. So that our life experiences on the purely physical plane will have resonances with our own...
Friends of NxtGen Nexus – SoCal held their inaugural meeting at Papa Cristo’s on Thursday June 30, 2022. Friends of NxtGen Nexus – SoCal is a group of professional service advisors dedicated to celebrating and supporting the extraordinary contributions of Family...
When you’re using your best kitchen knives, you probably barely pay attention to your favorite brand’s history. Unless you’re a chef or a kitchen enthusiast, cutlery brands are often overlooked by whoever’s on kitchen duty. If it can cut through all it needs to cut...
Binge-watching shows can be tons of fun when you’re having a lazy day. Just sitting back, favorite snack and drink on hand, and playing episode after episode of your all-time favorite TV characters. Lucky for you now, you don’t even need cable TV to watch quality...
Many family businesses are small startups that are built from the ground up. It takes an army — or in this case, a strong support system in the form of your family — to grow a small company. If you’re lucky, your family just might be your next business partner. This...
Best known for her portrayal of a timid, mortal high-schooler who falls in love with a vampire who sparkles in the sun, Kristen Stewart took the world by storm as Isabella Marie Swan for The Twilight Saga franchise (2008-2012). Years before that, Kristen has already...
Food trucks are some of the most popular trends in recent years. Thousands of these food-on-wheels have been popping up all over the United States. From sandwiches to desserts to full-course meals, there’s a food truck out there to satisfy your cravings on the go....
Show Business families going into business together is as old as the Hollywood. Movie buffs can tell you that United Artists was started in 1919 by the married couple of Mary Pickford, and Douglas Fairbanks as well as D. W. Griffith, and Charlie Chaplin. While...
BMW may seem like a presumptuous brand because of its hefty price tag, but the company has an unusual and interesting history. The name itself stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH, which roughly translates to “the Bavarian Engine Works Company.” It originated from...
Ever dreamed of designing your own footwear? Twin sisters Emily and Jessica Leung did exactly that. After finding a disconcertingly low number of brands that sell high-quality, fashionable, and comfortable shoes, the ladies decided to make their own. Easier said than...
This series provides an overview of the concept of sustainability, why family businesses need to think differently about it, the powerful benefits of corporate sustainability, and some concrete steps that family businesses and rising generation leaders can take....
Marriot International is the largest hotel chain in the world by its number of available rooms, With 30 brands, 7,642 properties, and 1,434,044 rooms and counting in 131 countries, they are a global conglomerate, a behemoth, and a dominant player in the world’s...
This series provides an overview of the concept of sustainability, why family businesses need to think differently about it, the powerful benefits of corporate sustainability, and some concrete steps that family businesses and rising generation leaders can take....
Right now, there is much uncertainty in the investment world. It is difficult to have a strong opinion about what an asset should be worth in one year let alone five or ten years. With inflation, one might say most things will cost more in the future than they do...