In this episode, hosts Amber Hacker and Tom Levinson sit down with Kim Duchossois and Jessica Swoyer Green, a mother-daughter duo from one of Chicago’s most community-minded philanthropic families, to explore what gets passed down through generations besides wealth.
Kim and Jess share how their family shifted from transactional to transformational giving, the rising influence of women in philanthropy and why values like integrity, empathy and connection can matter more than a balance sheet. Together, they look honestly at the challenges of raising children with grounded values, navigating generational transitions and choosing service over status.
Whether you’re thinking about your own family’s story, what you hope to hand down or how generosity can reshape a community, this conversation offers a rare window into a legacy built not on money but on meaning.
About Kim Duchossois & Jessica Swoyer Green:
Kim Duchossois and Jessica Swoyer Green are a prominent philanthropic mother-daughter duo redefining generosity across generations.
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