Episode 31
Michelle & Bessi Graham on Strategic Leadership, Meaningful Engagement, and Driving Impact
Michelle interviews Bessi Graham about how to connect your personal passions to your organization. Listeners will discover how to strategically pitch the things you care about to organizational leaders and how to connect those passions to the organization’s goals. Doing this not only helps you become a more productive and confident leader, but also helps your organization support meaningful engagement and connections to their community.
Bessi is an award-winning entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to bring doing good and making money together. From the grassroots of sitting in the dirt working with business owners in the Pacific Islands to the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, Bessi has seen it all and brings an unparalleled perspective on what makes change happen.
Subscribe
Guest Spotlight
Bessi Graham
Founder & CEO, Benefit Capital
Bessi Graham is the Founder and CEO of Benefit Capital, a visionary leader with over two decades of experience at the intersection of finance and social impact. With a career marked by her commitment to reintegrate ethical considerations into business operations, Bessi has worked extensively with entrepreneurs, governments, and major funding entities worldwide. From her early days of grassroots work in the Pacific Islands to strategic discussions at the United Nations in Geneva, her unique insights have guided many towards achieving profitable businesses that also prioritize societal benefits. Bessi’s expertise is in helping accomplished individuals find deeper fulfillment by aligning their resources—time, talent, and treasure—with their personal values, encouraging them to lead with authenticity and purpose.
In a world that often forces a dichotomy between profitability and ethical practices, I guide leaders to a convergence where true fulfillment lies. It’s about harnessing your achievements not just for personal gain, but for a greater good that resonates with the core of who you are. This isn’t about following someone else’s blueprint for success—it’s about creating your own, in a way that brings joy and impact in equal measure.
Dive Deeper
Episode 39
Michelle & Carla Miller on Overcoming Barriers, Owning Your Power, and Mastering Influence in Leadership
View EpisodeEpisode 38
Michelle & Kimberly Tableman on Thriving in Male-Dominated Industries and Achieving Success Like an Athlete
View EpisodeEpisode 37
