Hosted by Jeff Blanton and produced in community with BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest SD Campus, Conscious Capitalism SD, B Local SD, and Cause SD
Conscious Curiosity SD
Conscious Curiosity SD provides insight and inspiration from San Diego’s CEOs and Founders who bring purpose to their work and are proving business can positively change the communities we work and live in.
Jeff Blanton | Host
Jeff is a master facilitator, recognized leadership consultant, author, speaker and creator of Jailbreak Leadership, a process that unlocks team performance. Jeff works with teams to facilitate the connection, alignment, and commitment required to identify and implement sustainable change.
Jeff lives in San Diego with his wife and is having the time of his life, driven by his personal purpose to help others mobilize their biggest possibilities and make work meaningful.
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From Job to Calling with Sara Wilczynska
On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff and Sara explore the journey of finding meaning in work, transitioning from a corporate tech career to becoming a watercolor artist and founder of Swil Arts. They discuss the importance of slowing down to appreciate life’s small moments, the challenges of building a sustainable business, and the […]
Building Trust From The Ground Up with Scott Lawn
On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Scott Lawn, owner of Greenway Landscape Design & Build, joins Jeff for a conversation about ethics, innovation, and building a purpose driven business. After 33 years in business and more than 20,000 residential clients across San Diego, Greenway was recently named the 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics […]
Leading With Trust: BBB Torch Award for Ethics Winner Laurie Edwards-Tate
On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sits down with Laurie Edwards-Tate, President and CEO of At Your Home Familycare, a 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics winner. Laurie brings a powerful mix of experience, heart, and uncompromising standards to a conversation about what real leadership looks like in an industry built on trust. […]
100th Episode Special: Community, Collaboration, & Connection with Samantha Scholl
There was only one person who made sense for the 100th milestone episode of Conscious Curiosity SD: Samantha Scholl. Samantha is one of San Diego’s strongest connectors and community builders, and through her work at the Better Business Bureau, she is helping redefine what purpose driven business looks like in our region. In this episode, […]
A Company of Joy: Redefining Nonprofit Leadership with Louie Nguyen
When you combine business acumen with a heart for community, powerful things happen. In this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff welcomes back Louie Nguyen, former Chief Investment Officer at Mission Driven Finance and now the CEO of SAY San Diego, one of the region’s largest and most impactful nonprofits. Louie shares his bold vision for transforming […]
Reimagining the Office: Venture X’s Collaborative Community Coworking with John Lee
Have you ever walked into a place that instantly feels alive with creativity, connection, and possibility? That’s the energy John Lee has built at Venture X San Diego, and brings to this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD. As the owner and driving force behind this reimagined coworking space, John is helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, and […]
Patagonia & the Cause Conference: Values in Action
On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sat down with David Hopkins, General Manager of Patagonia Cardiff, to explore how a global brand lives its values right here in San Diego. From pioneering environmental innovations and community partnerships to empowering employees with purpose-driven work, David shares the story of Patagonia’s mission, why “the Earth […]
Leading with Values: Why Giving Back Drives Growth with Bill Brennan
What happens when a business measures success not just by revenue, but by impact? On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sat down with Bill Brennan, Principal & Chief Risk Officer of CMR Risk and Insurance Services, to explore how values-driven leadership fuels company culture and community impact. Over the last five years, CMR has grown from 25 […]
100% Jerk Free & Leading with Purpose with Reid Carr
On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sat down with Reid Carr, CEO and founder of Red Door Interactive. For over 20 years, Reid has led one of San Diego’s most innovative marketing and advertising agencies with a clear mission: stay fiercely independent, lead with values, and always put people first. From building a […]
Conscious Capitalism in Action: Inspiring Leaders, Building the Future with Raj Sisodia and Michael Harth
This landmark episode of Conscious Curiosity SD features two pioneers of the Conscious Capitalism movement: Raj Sisodia, Co-Founder and global thought leader, and Michael Harth, Chief Culture Officer & a Founder of LAZ Parking. They share how conscious leadership is transforming business today and why it matters most for the next generation of leaders. From […]