In our latest episode, we sit down with Torri Hawley, a dynamic voice in family enterprise education who brings both professional expertise and lived experience to her role as Director of Client Learning Experience at Tamarind Learning. Drawing from her journey as a seventh-generation member of a 150-year-old family enterprise, Torri shares insights about finding one's place within a family business legacy. Named among Family Business Magazine's "25 Under 35: Next-Gen Members to Watch," she embodies the bridge between traditional family enterprise values and next-generation perspectives.

In this conversation, Torri explores the importance of patience, relationship building, and the unexpected ways our early career experiences shape our journey. Through personal stories and professional observations, she offers fresh perspectives on developing next-gen leadership and navigating the complexities of family enterprise dynamics. Her unique vantage point – as both a next-gen family member and an educator – brings depth and authenticity to discussions about growth, learning, and intergenerational collaboration.

About Torri Hawley

Torri Hawley serves as the Director of Client Learning Experience for Tamarind Learning, bringing a decade of experience working with enterprising families. As a seventh-generation member of a family with a 150-year-old operating company, she has been actively involved in governance from an early age, helping establish a family council and promoting next-gen education. She currently serves on her family office and operating companies' boards and her personal experience drives her passion for helping next-generation members build confidence and credibility.

With a BBA in Family Enterprise Management from Stetson University and a master's in strategic human resources from the University of Denver, Torri has earned certificates in family business and wealth advising from the Family Firm Institute. She has spoken at numerous prestigious conferences and was named one of Family Business Magazine's "25 Under 35: Next-Gen Members to Watch." Based in the Philadelphia suburbs with her husband Charlie and dog Murray, she remains committed to community service, particularly focusing on addressing childhood hunger locally.

Resources discussed in this episode:

• 10 x 10 Podcast 
• Tamarind Learning Knowledge Assessment
• Tamarind Newsletter
• Tamarind LinkedIn

Contact Cory Gagnon | Beacon Family Office at Assante Financial Management Ltd. 

• Website: BeaconFamilyOffice.com
• LinkedIn: Cory Gagnon
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Contact Torri Hawley | Tamarind Learning 

• Website: tamarindlearning.com
• LinkedIn: Torri Hawley
• Email: [email protected]

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