When the Family Business Calls

In this episode of Safe Space with Francesco Lombardo, Brandi Harleaux, award-winning entrepreneur and second-generation CEO of South Post Oak Recycling Center, shares her journey from leading teams at Fortune 100 companies — including Target, Northrop Grumman, and Disney — to stepping into her family business. Brandi reflects on her decision to pursue an MBA while working full-time at Disney, and how education and real-world experience gave her the tools to navigate the complexities of joining a family enterprise. She also discusses the importance of preparation, financial literacy, and purpose-driven leadership — lessons that continue to guide her at the helm of SPORC, where she leads with a philosophy of taking care of your people and positively impacting the community. 🎧 Listen now to hear Brandi's insights on growth, courage, and redefining what leadership looks like in the next generation of family business. Connect with me here: • • • •

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When the Family Business Calls is an episode from Safe Space with Francesco Lombardo by Francesco Lombardo.

This episode is 30:03 long.

This episode was published on Oct 14, 2025.

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