After experiencing the loss of her parents, within six weeks of each other, Dr. Carolyn Friend took a leadership role for working through the plethora of family decisions that needed to be made. This experience led her to realize that the greatest gift her parents left as an inheritance was the wisdom of how they modeled collaboration, inclusion and shared decision making within their family. This insight altered her path. She understood that “wisdom” is an integral part of the foundation for many family legacies.

As a family legacy consultant, and in her roles as founder of Meaningful Conversations, The Legacy Leaders Program and co-creator of Inheriting Wisdom, Dr. Friend is inspired by the power of intentional communication. She believes in its ability to unlock the potential that individuals and families have to create a lasting legacy. Dr. Friend is dedicated to helping families identify their pain points as she guides them to work through their roadblocks and take action to move forward with purpose.

As a clinical psychologist, former professor, national presenter and a local community leader, her work has impacted many. She also has a Certificate in Family Business Advising from the Family Firm Institute.