We ask each of our guests a simple yet profound question: "Whose life story from your own family would you most want to have documented on film?"
Today's guest: Patricia Angus, CEO of the consulting firm, Angus Advisory Group
Patricia's pick: Her great-grandfather, Francisco Escobar
Sound Bites
- "I wish I could live a life that was as impactful."
- "Poetry needs to be a part of it as well."
- "It's never just one person."
Summary
In this moving episode of Who We Remember, host Jamie Yuenger talks with Patricia Angus, family legacy advisor, about her great-grandfather, Francisco Escobar. Patricia recounts Francisco’s journey from Colombia to the U.S. in the late 1800s, his career as a businessman and Colombia’s Consul General in New York, and his deep connection to his homeland. Listeners will enjoy stories of his resilience, from navigating geopolitics to writing epic poetry, and learn about Florence, his spirited English wife. Patricia reflects on their influence, both as ancestors and inspirations in her global work with families. This episode celebrates the power of family stories and encourages exploring your own legacy.
About Patricia
Patricia Angus is a globally recognized leader in family enterprise consulting and multi-generational wealth planning. She is the Founder and CEO of the consulting firm Angus Advisory Group and an Adjunct Professor at Columbia Business School, where she founded the Global Family Enterprise Program. With over 30 years of experience, she advises global families and organizations on governance, strategy, and wealth planning.
A prolific author, Patricia has written The Beneficiary Primer and The Trustee Primer and contributes the "Building Bridges" column on WealthManagement.com. Her career includes leadership roles at JP Morgan Private Bank and GenSpring, as well as legal practice at Hughes and Whitaker. She is a Fellow of the Family Firm Institute and has earned numerous industry accolades, including recognition among the Top 50 Women in Wealth Management.
Takeaways
- Storytelling is a vital part of preserving family legacies.
- The importance of education and adventure in Francisco's life is highlighted.
- Patricia's career in family advising is influenced by her family's legacy.
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Credits
Produced by Jamie Yuenger and Piet Hurkmans. Our show’s musical intro and outro is taken from the track “Thursday” by the independent artist Nick Takénobu Ogawa. You can listen and support his music on bandcamp here