Your Next Gen Friend Podcast
Your Next Gen Friend Podcast
Podcast Description
Your Next Gen Friend is the podcast for successors—whether you’re stepping into a family business, a privately held company, or simply the expectations tied to someone else’s legacy.
I’m Andrea: G2, a successor in a privately owned business, and a guide for the next generation navigating identity, pressure, and purpose inside family systems.
This show is for those of us in the in-between... honoring what came before while trying to build something that’s truly our own. Whether you’re blood family or the trusted non-family leader stepping in, this is your space for real conversations about what it actually means to succeed, on your terms.
You’re not alone in this. And I hope that makes all the difference.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes surrounding family business dynamics and the unique challenges of being a successor. Episode topics include the complexities of sibling relationships in business, with a three-part series detailing personal stories, succession planning, and the balance between family and business roles. Key discussions highlight the importance of communication, personal growth, and redefining success on one’s own terms.
Your Next Gen Friend is the podcast for successors—whether you’re stepping into a family business, a privately held company, or simply the expectations tied to someone else’s legacy.
I’m Andrea: G2, a successor in a privately owned business, and a guide for the next generation navigating identity, pressure, and purpose inside family systems.
This show is for those of us in the in-between… honoring what came before while trying to build something that’s truly our own. Whether you’re blood family or the trusted non-family leader stepping in, this is your space for real conversations about what it actually means to succeed, on your terms.
You’re not alone in this. And I hope that makes all the difference.
Andrea tackles one of the most loaded phrases in family business: “You’re next.” Whether it’s taking over the family business, stepping into leadership alongside siblings, or inheriting family wealth responsibilities, being told you’re next rarely comes with the clarity successors actually need.
In this vulnerable and practical episode, Andrea shares her own experience of first hearing about her role in her family’s estate planning and how it felt both like a compliment and an overwhelming responsibility. She explores why “being next” often feels heavy and unclear, and what successors can do to take control of their own transition journey.
Key topics covered:
- Why “you’re next” rarely comes with clarity or a roadmap
- Debunking succession myths and defining what you actually want
- The difference between inheriting a business and inheriting a leadership manual
- How to initiate transition conversations without seeming entitled
Key takeaways:
- Authenticity in leadership means being yourself, not a clone of who came before
- Successors can drive conversations about transition timelines and roadmaps
- You don’t need permission to start planning your future
Connect with Andrea Carpenter and Your Next Gen Friend:
- Website: https://yournextgenfriend.com/
- Your Next Gen Friend on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yournextgenfriend/
- Your Next Gen Friend on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@yournextgenfriend
- Andrea on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreashaver/
Subscribe to “Your Next Gen Friend” on your favorite podcast player:
- Spotify: https://yournextgenfriend.com/open-spotify
- Apple Podcasts: https://yournextgenfriend.com/apple-podcast
Chapters:
00:00 Understanding the ‘You’re Next’ Concept
04:45 Defining Personal Goals and Values
09:21 Taking Charge of Your Future
Podcast theme music by Transistor.fm
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