Graham Veysey, Executive Director and Producer of Aspen Ideas Festival, joins us to explore the value of building community and designing meaningful experiences. As a serial entrepreneur, Graham brings a multidisciplinary mindset to leadership and neighborhood development. He reflects on life lessons from public service, creative partnerships with his wife, and cultivating spaces where connection thrives.  Key Takeaways:

(01:49) Graham chases the energy, and now leads the Aspen Ideas Festival.

(05:14) Chasing energy means turning meaningful ideas into tangible outcomes.

(09:50) Shared stories spark connections and build grassroots communities.

(12:22) Working with his wife adds balance, precision, and design thinking.

(13:56) A casual suggestion led to a standout bamboo art installation at the festival.

(16:06) A bold congressional run hinged on splitting the vote and outsider appeal.

(18:00) Graham returned to Cleveland seeking deeper roots.

(21:54) Fulfillment is raising happy, healthy kids and deepening family connection. Resources Mentioned:

Graham Veysey https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamveysey/

Graham + Fisk's Wine-In-A-Can | Website https://grahamandfisk.com/

Aspen Ideas Festival https://www.aspenideas.org/

Partners In Health https://www.pih.org/

IDEO.org http://IDEO.org

Rising Star Coffee Roasters https://risingstarcoffee.com/

Thanks for joining us for the latest episode of “Day in a Canoe.” If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star review, and be sure to subscribe so you never miss any of our insightful conversations. If you’d like us to help you define what true wealth means to you, go to www.planningalt.com and take our assessment. Planning Alternatives is an investment advisory firm registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any opinions expressed may not reflect those of Planning Alternatives.

 

#Leadership #CommunityBuilding #DesignThinking #Entrepreneurship #Fulfillment