What if the greatest impact you make isn’t in what you build, but in how you show up for others?
In this episode of Business Coffee Hour, William sits down with Mandy Benedix, founder of Rooted Together, to talk about how hope, presence, and service can transform lives—starting with our own.

Mandy’s story is a testament to what happens when you lean into purpose. What began as a desire to connect has become a movement that reminds us: people don’t need fixing—they need to be seen.

This episode is a reminder that leadership doesn’t require a title. It requires heart. And that serving others is one of the most powerful ways to lead well.

Highlights & Timestamps:

• [00:03:30] — Mandy recounts the moment journaling turned into healing.
• [00:10:15] — “Hope doesn’t always come in a breakthrough—it starts in a breath.”
• [00:17:50] — Wrestling with identity, cultural expectations, and spiritual trauma.
• [00:31:40] — How loss led her to create Rooted Together as a space for growth.
• [00:44:00] — The power of presence: showing up as you are, even when it hurts.

Inspired by Mandy’s story? Visit Rooted Together or connect with Mandy to learn more about how she's helping others find peace through presence and purpose.

And if this episode gave you a sense of hope, pass it along—because someone you know might need to be reminded that they are not alone.

If I can serve you, please email me at Connect@WilliamGarayJr.com