Episode 79 – Through the Eyes of Grace: A Candid Look at Purpose, Pressure & Paychecks

with Georgina (Georgi) Enthoven

Have you ever felt like you’re doing meaningful work... but barely making ends meet?

Do you wonder if it’s possible to be well-paid and well-aligned in your career?

In this episode, we dive into a powerful case study from Chapter One of Work That’s Worth It by USA Today bestselling author and Harvard MBA Georgi Enthoven—a story that might sound a lot like yours.

We’re talking about Grace: a passionate, purpose-driven professional on the edge of burnout. She’s making impact in the world, but not enough income to thrive. Sound familiar?

In this one-of-a-kind conversation, Georgi breaks down what it means to move from being the “Unrewarded Do-Gooder” to becoming a “Well-Rewarded Disruptor.” We cover the emotional toll of purpose-driven work, the false guilt around wanting more, and how to align your values with your value—in real life, not just in theory.

Whether you're an emerging leader, coach, creative, or corporate professional at a crossroads—this episode is for you.

🔍 In this episode we explore:

• Grace’s story and the four professional quadrants
• What the “Well-Rewarded Disruptor” truly looks like
• Why burnout is not a badge of honor
• How to make meaning and money work together
• The impact of identity (race, gender, class) on professional pressure
• One shift you can make this week to reclaim your purpose and your paycheck

🎉 Special thanks to Georgi Enthoven and the team at BookThinkers for making this conversation possible.

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