We sat down with Tifie board member and CEO of our partner, Barebones Living, Melisa, to get some insight on how intention, respect, and choice are the guiding principles helping to expand and strengthen the Tifie Community.

How do these principles fit into Barebones’ processes?

 Intention is a core value for Barebones.  Before we make decisions, schedule a meeting or take an action, we clarify and define our intention.  It’s important to us that we have clarity and set our intention for everything we do.  Once our intention has been set, we respect each member of our team, what they contribute and trust them to accomplish the objectives in the way they feel is best.

How do your dual roles as CEO of Barebones Living and as an active Tifie Board member compliment each other?  

 I feel really fortunate to have such an amazing opportunity.  I get to execute on Robert’s humanitarian vision in both a non-profit and for profit setting.  Understanding Robert’s vision as a social entrepreneur makes it easier for us to establish a purpose-based, performance driven culture because we know the success of our company has a much more meaningful impact than just reporting a fiscally healthy quarter.

The Tifie Community is comprised of “like-minded” individuals. What makes them like-minded?  

 We share a common passion for doing good. Together, we believe we can offer tools, training, expertise and resources make a sustainable, meaningful impact in the lives of others.  That’s an amazing feeling.