Empathy

“Building an estate plan you love, building an estate plan you’re happy with, means you don’t have to make decisions when you’re trying to do something else.” Talking about hard things IS icky. But sometimes, it’s also a saving grace– or, as Vivian says, your guardian angel. We work hard to get the degree that sets us up for long-term success, to get the job with better benefits, to work late nights to provide for our loved ones– yet we often forget the step that protects all of our efforts, even when life throws curveballs. 💡 Want to hear more from Vivian Tu on building financial resilience that truly protects you? Read the full recap from our last In Good Company event: https://empthy.co/4i8Am8U

We recently hosted a Legacies and Lattes pop-up with an Aflac customer offering Empathy’s LifeVault benefit. It was a day dedicated to helping employees engage with their legacy planning benefit in a way that feels approachable, personal, and empowering. An estate plan is so much more than paperwork or a task on a to-do list, it’s a gift for your loved ones, a security blanket amid life’s uncertainty, and a way to ensure your wishes are honored and your legacy endures. At Empathy, we’re proud to partner with organizations leading the way in holistic employee support, ensuring benefits go beyond the everyday to meet life’s biggest moments with care and confidence. See where we’ll be next: https://empthy.co/3XKYzZr #EmployeeWellbeing #HRInnovation #LegacyPlanning #BenefitsThatBenefit

Meredith Shields, Head of the Citi Impact Fund, recently joined portfolio company Empathy on CFO Brew to discuss how organizations are adapting strategies, designing services and applying emerging tech to help individuals build financial resilience. Watch here: https://on.citi/49XDJgO

We’re thrilled to bring Dr. Becky Kennedy’s expertise in parenting and emotional health to our expert community. Together with Dr. Becky, we’ve created new grief resources for parents and caregivers: how to talk to children about a loved one’s passing, how to support their grief responses, and how to stay grounded in your own emotions while guiding them through theirs. A meaningful step forward, especially during Children’s Grief Awareness Month, in helping families navigate even the most complex parts of loss with guidance. Register for our next In Good Company event with Dr. Becky Kennedy, David Kessler, FACHE, and Yonatan Bergman on navigating grief and the holidays: https://empthy.co/4i681A2 #ChildrensGriefAwareness #EmpathyExpert

“When you’re organized, grief can stay grief. It stays human. It stays about the life, not the logistics. I used to think preparing my affairs was a very morbid thing, but going through it two times — it’s merciful. It’s one of the last acts of protection you can offer the people you love.” - Jay Williams, ESPN Host & Media Persona on navigating the loss of his parents We’re here with you, Jay. Thank you for bringing visibility to the realities of grief, the strain of the systems meant to support us, and the chance to lighten that burden through thoughtful planning. Losing a loved one is hard enough, what comes next shouldn’t be. And at Empathy, we’re committed to making that future a reality. Watch his message here: https://lnkd.in/enFrjFXT

David Kessler, FACHE has spent his life helping people navigate one of life’s hardest experiences – loss. As Empathy’s Chief Empathy Officer, a world-renowned grief expert, founder of grief.com and author of the best-selling Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief, he has guided millions through grief with compassion and clarity. And this December, he’s bringing that same depth of experience to In Good Company, joining Dr. Becky Kennedy and Yonatan Bergman for an honest conversation on supporting grief through the holiday season – at home, at work, and within our communities. ✨ Register to join us on December 11th at 1 PM ET: https://empthy.co/483nz34 #InGoodCompany #GriefandtheHolidays

If we know two things can coexist, then we know grief and joy can, too. The holidays aren’t easy for everyone – as they hold both connection and absence, celebration and ache. This December, In Good Company, our newest event platform, brings together David Kessler, FACHE, our Chief Empathy Officer and world renowned grief expert, and Dr. Becky Kennedy, clinical psychologist and bestselling author, in conversation with Yonatan Bergman, Empathy’s Co-Founder and CTO, to discuss how families, colleagues, and employers can make space for compassion and connection through seasonal grief. Mark your calendars and join us on December 11th at 1pm ET: https://lnkd.in/dyykgjxg

We’re proud to announce our partnership with TD Bank Group, the first Canadian bank to offer Empathy’s Loss Support product to its clients. For most families, their bank is a trusted presence through every milestone — from the first paycheck, to buying a home, to planning for the future. That trust shouldn’t end when someone passes away. Through this collaboration, TD clients across Canada now have access to our Loss Support program, offering both practical guidance and emotional care: from help with paperwork and benefits to personalized support and resources for coping with grief. As our Co-Founder & CEO, Ron Gura, shares: “By combining TD’s reach and experience with Empathy’s human care and technology, we’re reshaping what banking can mean for families, helping simplify what’s complicated while showing that a bank can be both financially smart and deeply human.” A meaningful step in our mission to bring compassionate, technology-driven support to the systems people rely on, delivering care and innovation where it matters most.💚 Read more here: https://empthy.co/47QX68R #EmpathyPartnerswithTD

Today, we pause to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country, and the families who carry that legacy forward every day. Rooted in deep gratitude, we’re honored to stand alongside TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), an organization that truly understands the lasting impact of loss and the importance of comprehensive support for military families. Through our partnership, we’ve seen how community, compassion, and practical support can gently ease even the heaviest burdens. We remain committed to supporting the families who carry the weight of loss with resilience and courage: https://empthy.co/3Jv0zBT

If one person handles the finances in your relationship, Alice’s story in the The Wall Street Journal is one you’ll want to hear. Her experience highlights a reality that disproportionately affects women: when financial knowledge is concentrated in one person, the surviving partner can be left unprepared at the moment clarity is most needed. That’s where Empathy LifeVault™️ comes in. LifeVault allows you to create and manage financial documents, securely store passwords, and ensure access to accounts, portfolios, and investments—so you can focus on grieving and healing, not scrambling to untangle finances when the unthinkable happens. Life is unpredictable, and grief is hard enough. Accessing what you’re entitled to shouldn’t be. Read her story: https://lnkd.in/g3_jv7w8