In this After the Show conversation, Dan Gibbons, CEO of the City Club of Chicago, pulls back the curtain on the mentors, moments, and memories that shaped his leadership journey.

From his time with legendary chairman Andy McKenna to building a table that welcomes activists, students, and prime ministers alike, Dan shares why mentorship matters more than ever. This intimate chat with Laurette Rondenet covers everything from the art of gathering to Chicago’s deep civic roots, and even favorite pizza spots, monuments, and firefighter family legacies.

💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:

•How legendary mentor Andy McKenna changed Dan’s life

•Why “being in the room” is the secret to growth and opportunity

•What makes Chicago the best walkable city for gathering and connection

•Why creating inclusive spaces can redefine civic leadership

•How City Club is elevating the next generation through access and intention

•Stories of resilience from Dan’s firefighter family history and civic service

This is a heartfelt reminder that your legacy is built not just on what you do—but who you bring along for the journey.

👉 Watch Dan’s full episode of Owning Your Legacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVPipy-js5U&t=373s

👉 Visit https://www.cityclub-chicago.org or follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cityclubchicago/ to learn more and get involved.

🔗 Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-gibbons-9aa2497/

🌐 Learn more about Laurette Rondenet and Owning Your Legacy: https://www.lauretterondenet.com

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What happens when you align your values with your actions? Elysabeth Alfano, CEO of VegTech Invest and host of the Plantbased Business Hour, joins Laurette Rondenet on Owning Your Legacy to share how her journey from Kellogg and PBS to launching a climate-focused ETF on the New York Stock Exchange is transforming the food industry, climate action, and impact investing.

Elysabeth explains why food systems innovation is key to addressing climate change, healthcare costs, and global security—and how investing in plant-based foods, regenerative agriculture, and alternative proteins can create a healthier planet and financial returns. She shares the power of using your dollars to drive sustainable investing while living a joyful, purpose-driven life.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✅ Why aligning your values with your daily choices matters

✅ How the food industry impacts methane, water, land use, and your health

✅ What a plant-based, climate-aligned ETF is and how it works

✅ The joy and power of building a purpose-driven career at any age

✅ How to find your voice and act on your purpose to leave a lasting legacy

✅ The role of investing in reducing deforestation, factory farming, and emissions

✅ Why collaboration and AI-driven transparency will shape the future of food

✅ Stories of entrepreneurship, resilience, and shifting your path for greater impact

Whether you’re interested in plant-based investing, sustainable business, ESG investing, climate solutions, or transforming the food system, this conversation will inspire you to take action and rethink what’s possible in your own journey.

👉 Follow Elysabeth Alfano’s Plantbased Business Hour Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ElysabethAlfano1

👉 Follow Elysabeth Alfano on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elysabeth-alfano-8b370b7/

🌐 Learn more about Laurette Rondenet and Owning Your Legacy: https://www.lauretterondenet.com

🎧 Listen to Owning Your Legacy on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.

📲 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support meaningful conversations that help you build your legacy.

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@rishi.productions

@gosiasimprint

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If you enjoyed the episode please share it with others, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about me and how I am Owning My Legacy, you can find me on Instagram @LauretteRondenet and online at lauretterondenet.com.

Eric Larson, Founder and Managing Partner of Tilia Holdings, joins Laurette Rondenet on Owning Your Legacy to explore how food systems innovation, sustainable investing, and industry collaboration can drive measurable change for human health, climate action, and business growth. With decades of experience in private equity and a deep commitment to sustainability, Eric shares how aligning food, health, and environmental stewardship can create powerful ripple effects across the global economy.

In this episode, Eric details how his “Three Ps” philosophy—public health, personal health, and planetary health—guides Tilia’s investments in the food supply chain, positioning the firm as a leader in the “to” of farm-to-table. From launching the Tilia Innovation Collaboratory to driving ESG accountability within portfolio companies, Eric explains how collaboration and practical idealism can transform the food industry while delivering financial returns and leaving a lasting legacy.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

✅ Why food is the single strongest lever for human and planetary health

✅ How Tilia invests in the “to” of farm-to-table

✅ The role of collaboration in transforming food systems

✅ How data and strategy build successful portfolio companies

✅ Insights on sustainability, food safety, and nutrition in the supply chain

✅ The power of practical idealism in business leadership

✅ How morning rituals and lifelong curiosity fuel legacy building

✅ Why food industry innovation matters for future generations

Whether you care about sustainable investing, food innovation, ESG, or building your legacy through industry transformation, this conversation will inspire you to see food as a tool for systemic change.

👉 Learn more about Tilia Holdings: https://tiliallc.com

🔗 Connect with Eric Larson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-larson-38595b3/

🌐 Learn more about Laurette Rondenet and Owning Your Legacy: https://www.lauretterondenet.com

If you enjoyed the episode please share it with others, and rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about me and how I am Owning My Legacy, you can find me on Instagram @LauretteRondenet and online at lauretterondenet.com.