Becki Wright looks to rise with courage and keeps her eyes on the horizon. Wright, the Founder and CEO of Proximity believes in living life with intention. Proximity is a platform to simplify operations so political leaders can have a closer connection to voters. Wright was a keynote speaker at a recent Davis Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Summit held at the Davis/Weber campus in Layton.

With a background as a campaign manager, finance director, and political consultant, Wright has driven Proximity to save political leaders hundreds of thousands in costs, manage millions of voter records and process thousands in donations, according to the Chamber. 

Wright is a graduate of BYU and the University of Utah, where she earned both a Master of Business Creation and a Master of Public Administration. Wright is heavily involved in community advocacy, serving on several boards and commissions. She was named a Founder 100 and one of Utah Business Magazine’s “30 Women to Watch.” Wright is a triathlete, traveler, theater enthusiast, musician, wife, and mother of four.

“When I was eight I was in a girls club,” she said. “I was captain of my sports teams. I get it done. I saw first hand something that needed to be fixed so I got involved in politics.”

Wright ran for Centerville City Council. “I lost by 11 votes. After that campaign I wanted to empower political leaders to be able to connect with voters. It’s the hardness that keeps us steady.”

The purpose is to keep going, said Wright. “What makes work worth it for you? Invest in people who help you rise. Surround yourself with those people.

Let go of control and lead toward a solution, she said. “If you feel like you’re in over your head take heart – you probably are. You can never build greatness in a silo.”

When she started Proximity, Wright said she was faced with countless setbacks. “The decision brought tension but it stretched me. If you have something that is a set back, step back. When you’re faced with a challenge, work with your community.”

Obstacles are an opportunity to turn roadblocks into guardrails, she said. “You’re not broken – you’re just breaking through.”

Make the present better, said Wright. “How can I envision a bigger future? Do you seek to be surprised by what could happen? When you lift others you help allow them to rise.”

She shared the story of a syndrome called "bicycle face.” “It’s ruddy cheeks, clenched jaw and disheveled hair,” Wright said. “It’s called riding a bike. It took years to debunk. Get the imposter syndrome out of your mind.”

It’s called showing up, she said. “Keep your head up and look at the bigger picture. If we lose sight of our vision we lose the ability to rise. Be OK not having everything planned out. Look to the distance.” λ