Lucy Brophy Fernandez of Raleigh International Talks Culture Building, Growing Through Adversity, and Lasting Impact

26/03/2025 23 min Temporada 1 Episodio 8

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Most mission-driven businesses struggle with a tough balance: making an impact while staying financially sustainable. But what if you could do both, without compromising on either?That’s exactly what Lucy Brophy Fernandez, Managing Director of Raleigh International, has done. After the organization went into voluntary liquidation, Lucy led its rebirth - building it from the ground up while staying true to its mission of empowering young people through meaningful, impact-driven expeditions.That’s how Raleigh International has continued to create transformative experiences, inspire future leaders, and make sustainability something people don’t just talk about - they live it.In this episode of The Plucky Bamboo Podcast, we dive into:✅ The secret to balancing impact, cost, and experience in a purpose-driven business✅ Why trust and delegation are non-negotiables for scaling a sustainable organization✅ How to build a strong, mission-driven team culture that keeps people engaged✅ The biggest mistakes sustainability businesses make—and how to avoid themRaleigh’s model has helped thousands of young people step outside their comfort zones and take meaningful action for sustainability - while also building critical leadership skills for the future.🎥 Watch now to learn how purpose-driven businesses can scale, stay financially sustainable, and create a lasting impact!🔗 Connect with Lucy Brophy Fernandez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-constable🔗 Learn more about Raleigh International: https://raleighinternational.org/📩 Or connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisg-jones/

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