On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sat down with three incredible guests to discuss the future of purpose-driven business through the lens of the Social Innovation Internship Program, a partnership between Conscious Capitalism San Diego and the University of San Diego. Ramya Mabry, a recent graduate with a Master’s in Social Innovation from the Kroc School at USD; Andrew Biros, Senior Director of the Center for Social Innovation at USD; and Jesse Langley, CEO of Lotus Sustainables and Co-Chair of Conscious Capitalism San Diego, together share how this internship program is investing in the next generation of changemakers.
This isn’t just a local effort, it’s a blueprint for how purpose-driven businesses can prepare students for impactful careers. This episode reveals how today’s leaders can shape tomorrow’s leaders by aligning purpose, profit, and people to build the future we all want.
Passionate about creating a better future for the next generation? Connect with Jeff at jblanton@jailbreakleadership.com to learn more about the 2026 program and ways to get involved.
Podcast Timestamps:
2:11 – The Origins of The Social Innovation Internship
5:58 – The Student Intern Perspective
8:34 – Ins and Outs of the Program
13:37 – The CEO Perseptive
18:04 – Highlights from the Program
23:53 – The Future of the Program
31:03 – The Big Idea – The Opportunity is Now
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