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Tamarind Learning Newsletter

This month’s newsletter centers on a simple idea: learning should lead to action. Whether preparing for more effective family meetings or navigating major life decisions like marriage, education works best when it’s practical and tied to real outcomes.


For one more month, we’re offering $250 off our Purposeful Prenups bundle with code BundledUp26. A timely opportunity for families and advisors preparing the rising generation for greater responsibility.


Also in this issue, we’re bringing back a reader favorite: Ask Kirby, highlights from our recent family meeting webinar, and a podcast on the child-free economy. 


Thank you for reading, and for being part of the Tamarind community.


-The Tamarind Learning Team

By Popular Demand, Ask Kirby is Back!

Each month, Kirby Rosplock will share insights drawn from decades of work with enterprising families, answering real questions about family learning, governance, preparing the next generation, and more. 


Question: "What if my family isn’t interested in taking courses, but they still need just-in-time learning for the decisions that come up along the way?"

Kirby: That’s actually a very common situation. Many families prefer to access education when a real decision comes up, whether that’s preparing for a family meeting, navigating a marriage conversation, understanding governance, or thinking through a liquidity event. The goal is simply to make learning part of the ongoing rhythm of the family, rather than something that happens once in a while.


Tamarind Learning was recently featured in Modus for this approach to integrating education as ongoing support for families navigating generational transition.


If your family or family office is interested in using education as an operating system for family continuity, we’re inviting a small number of families to explore the Founder Package, an early access offering designed to integrate Tamarind resources into real decision-making moments.


The Founder Package is currently open to the first 20 families. Explore whether it may be a fit for your family or your clients today!


— Kirby Rosplock, PhD

   

Education That Actually Engages The Rising Gen

In case you missed our recent webinar, "Get Ready For Your Next Family Meeting," here are a few things you can do to design a more effective family meeting learning experience!

1. Shift away from the slide deck and move to interactive learning experiences

Many family meetings still rely on long presentations, lectures, or technical explanations. Even when participants appear engaged in the moment, retention is often low, and the same topics tend to resurface year after year.

2. Adults engage when learning is relevant and safe

Engagement increases when people feel comfortable asking questions and when discussions relate to real decisions or responsibilities. 

Education is more effective when participants understand why it matters to them and how it connects to their role in the family.


3. Learning works best as a process, not a single event

Rather than trying to accomplish everything in one meeting, a simple structure before, during, and after the meeting can make family education far more effective:

  • Before the meeting: short pre-work to build shared vocabulary
  • During the meeting: discussion, scenarios, and application rather than lectures
  • After the meeting: reinforcement, resources, and clear next steps

Whether you’re planning your first meeting or refining a long-standing tradition, this webinar will help you deliver education that supports real results.

   
   

Featured Podcast

Rethinking Wealth in the Child-Free Economy 

Did you know that one in four couples in the U.S. aren't having children? What does that mean for their estate plans, and where will their wealth ultimately go? Dr. Jay Zigmont answers these questions and explores how financial planning is evolving for this growing group. Listen to this thought-provoking conversation on life, wealth, and rewriting the script.

   
   

Tamarind's New Prenup Readiness Course

While family structures are evolving, with more individuals and couples choosing not to have children, most still begin their journey the same way: by choosing a partner.

Marriage is one of the most significant personal and financial decisions people make. Yet many couples arrive at the prenup conversation feeling unprepared,  often just weeks or days before the wedding. When that happens, the conversation can quickly turn into frustration, tension, or resentment during what should be an exciting season of life.

It doesn’t have to unfold that way. With the right preparation, prenup conversations can become an opportunity to align expectations, values, and financial philosophy early, setting the course for a stronger partnership.

If you’re curious what a more thoughtful approach looks like, check out our

interactive demo and see if it sparks your interest. For one more month, use code BundledUp26 to save $250!