How to Build Meaningful Relationships and Give Back with Kristi Jacobson

<p>The relationships we build can shape what we believe is possible, and how we choose to show up for others.</p><p>In this episode of <i><em>A Better Way</em></i>, Kristi Jacobson, Senior Vice President and Relationship Officer at Tradition Capital Bank, shares her perspective on meaningful relationships, values-aligned work, financial empowerment, and the many ways we can use our experiences, resources, and influence to help others thrive.</p><p>Kristi reflects on growing up on the North Shore of Lake Superior, becoming a first-generation college graduate, and the mentors who invested in her at pivotal moments in her life. She shares how those experiences shaped her approach to mentorship, connection, and creating opportunities for others.</p><p>She also reflects on her career in financial services, from discovering the importance of values alignment at work to helping make financial concepts more accessible and empowering. Throughout her career, authentic relationships have remained at the center of her work, shaping how she thinks about networking, leadership, and what it means to genuinely care for the people around us.</p><p>The episode also explores belonging, nonprofit leadership, the personal experiences that can draw us toward giving back, and the roles self-discovery and empathy play in generosity.</p><p>Ultimately, Kristi invites us to expand the way we think about what we have to give. Beyond time, talent, and treasure, our relationships, experiences, and influence can be meaningful gifts, too.</p><p>Listen in for a thoughtful conversation about building meaningful relationships, finding alignment between your values and your work, and using what you already have to make a difference.</p>