From People Pleasing to Owning Her Story: Lisa Graft’s Journey to Authenticity, Part One

In this heartfelt and vulnerable episode, Lisa Graft — creative storyteller, mom, speaker, Marketing Coordinator at Thrivent and Executive Director of Roots & Wings — opens up about her struggle with people pleasing and how it kept her from living authentically. With raw honesty and deep reflection, Lisa walks us through the pressures of public storytelling, the exhaustion of trying to be everything for everyone, and the breakthrough moment when she realized she had a boundary problem, not a million different problems.

Using powerful metaphors like being a Lazy Susan and a circus performer, Lisa paints a picture many women will find deeply relatable — one of hiding, burnout, and longing for more. Her story reminds us that it’s never too late to rediscover who we are and set boundaries that protect the person God made us to be.

Lisa also serves as Vice President of the Roots & Wings Board, a nonprofit dedicated to helping women pursue legacy through fearless generosity in their time, talent, and treasure. You can explore their resources and learn more at rootsandwings.org.

To learn more about Lisa and her work, follow her at @lisagraft and explore Roots & Wings at rootsandwingslegacy.org.

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