Graci LLC
Author of Rising: From a Mud Hut to the Boardroom. graciharkema.com
05/26/2026
A day of service in honor of those who served. Not long ago, I was moments away from losing nearly everything I’ve worked so hard for. By the grace of God, power of community, and relentless tenacity, I’m rising through adversity. Life is hard. Most of us are on a journey most others of us know nothing about. Today, I’m honored to be with friends and community, giving back, serving food to those in need. Everyone needs a little grace. Thank you to those who have sacrificed for our freedoms. Happy Memorial Day! ❤️❤️❤️
05/08/2026
How do you rise when you feel like you’re falling?
My newest keynote, Rising through Adversity: Living & Leading Authentically in times of Change, Challenge, and Uncertainty is also available in a workshop!
Riveting inspiration of Graci Harkema’s life experiences born amidst civil unrest, in a mud hut in the Congo, to becoming a business leader in boardrooms, Graci has learned to rise time and time again. Collectively and individually, we have endured times of adversity and uncertainty. In this keynote, participants will learn tangible tools to stay true to your power and purpose through change and challenges. Participants will create and share action steps to rise through change, challenge, and uncertainty, while fostering authenticity, belonging, and mental wellbeing within ourselves and in the world around us.
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NEW KEYNOTE ALERT: Rising through Adversity: Living & Leading Authentically in times of Change, Challenge, and Uncertainty
“I just wanted to say how incredible and powerful that keynote was. The energy in the room in response was PALPABLE. It was so real, relatable, and raw, and we need that now more than ever.”
—RISING: A Conversation with Author Graci Harkema attendee
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Grand Rapids Art Museum
04/22/2026
Thank you very much, WOOD TV8, eightWest for having me and Cindy Foley, GRAM CEO, on the air today, talking about our FREE event, RISING: A Conversation with Author Graci Harkema, Thursday, April 23rd, 6-8pm at Grand Rapids Art Museum!
• 5pm to check out the exhibit “As We Rise: Photography Across the Black Atlantic”
• 6pm: Inspired by “As We Rise”, I’ll share my journey of living authentically, fostering belonging, leaning on community, and rising through adversity. We have all endured times of adversity and uncertainty. We’ll share tangible tools to help you stay true to your power and purpose through change and challenges, while learning how to keep rising.
WOOD TV eightWest Interview: https://www.woodtv.com/eightwest/upcoming-event-at-the-gram-highlights-important-themes/
This will be my only free and open to the public, keynote this year!
Who’s with me?!
In times of change, challenge, or uncertainty, how do we rise through adversity?
🎤 We are only 10 days away! Check out, RISING: A Conversation with Author Graci Harkema at Grand Rapids Art Museum, April 23rd, 6pm! Did I mention, the event is FREE!!
📸 Arrive at 5pm to check out the exhibit, “As We Rise: Photography Across the Black Atlantic”
🗓️ RSVP: http://artmuseumgr.org/rising
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