Rachel Bernier-Green: Leading the Social Impact Revolution

Show Summary:

In this inspiring episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Mike Michalowicz and Ron Saharyan sit down with Rachel Bernier-Green, founder and CEO of the Economic Justice Consortium (EJC), to explore how financial professionals can lead — and thrive in — the social impact revolution.

Rachel shares how the booming $715B ESG investment market and the B-Corp movement are creating unprecedented opportunities for accountants, bookkeepers, and advisors who want to align profit with purpose. She reveals how EJC’s equity-centered consulting model not only delivers measurable impact but also commands premium pricing and builds deep trust with clients.

Listeners will hear real-world stories of purpose-driven businesses that have achieved both profitability and impact with EJC’s guidance, and learn how values-aligned service providers gain a competitive advantage through stronger relationships and referral networks.

Rachel also introduces B.R.I.D.G.E., EJC’s innovative membership program that scales social impact while generating recurring revenue — proving that sustainability and growth can go hand in hand.

🎧 Bonus insight: Rachel shares how working with mission-driven clients has transformed her own sense of personal fulfillment and purpose as a financial professional.

 

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