Rebels Leader Series - Connection and Hope with Benjamin Higgins (February 2023)

Benjamin Higgins, Co-Founder of Generous International and veteran of ABC’s hit series The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, joins the Rebels Leader Series to share his journey of finding a way to use his “gifted” platform for good and how he aims to bring light, energy, and an intentional message of connection and hope in everything he does.

In conversation with: Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer, LifeGuides.

Episode Highlights:

• How a destruction moment can lead to one of the best reconstructions
• How the search for relevance can lead to finding a way to do what you always wanted to do in the most unexpected way
• How to elevate the voices of people who do not have a platform to speak from

BIO: Ben Higgins, a veteran of ABC’s hit series The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, won over the hearts of loyal viewers with his refreshing vulnerability and willingness to share himself fully. Following his appearances across franchises, Higgins has embarked on numerous ventures, entrepreneurial and otherwise, grounded in faith, a sense of hope for humanity, and a mission to help organizations connect more deeply with their employees and customers.

Higgins co-founded Generous International in 2017, a for-purpose company dedicated to raising money to create jobs, feed children, improve education, and empower communities to eliminate poverty around the world. He additionally founded the podcast, Hope Still Wins, where he sits down with influential thought-leaders to discuss topics ranging from faith and music to mental health and racial injustice. Each guest shares personal stories that have shaped their current view on hope, and are meant to serve, inspire, and connect us — challenging and helping us all to become a better world, together.

Outside of his socially conscious work, he maintains a relationship with his loyal Bachelor fanbase through the iHeartMedia podcast Almost Famous, which he hosts alongside fellow former contestant Ashley Iaconetti. To date, they’ve accumulated over 80 million downloads.

In 2021, Higgins became an author with his first book Alone In Plain Sight, which focuses on reconnecting with yourself, others, and God.

Ben currently resides in Denver, CO, with his wife and best friend, Jess. Whether it’s showing up well in his marriage, making business decisions, doing a keynote speech, writing a book, or hosting a show, Ben aims to bring light, energy, and an intentional message of connection and hope.

Follow Ben on Instagram→ @higgins.ben

Links:
https://thebenhiggins.com/
https://generouscoffee.com/
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400221358?tag=nelsonbooks-20
https://open.spotify.com/show/4fmrbb0nRR4qyMl30bNFA7?si=338f1c0916ff4daf&nd=1
https://open.spotify.com/show/2xYHA17Bs3W30eS01c0gcL?si=58f92702e89b4842&nd=1