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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Aging on Your Terms with Lauren Reynolds
What happens when we can no longer be completely independent? And are we prepared? On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, I sat down with Lauren Reynolds, founder of At Home Nursing Care, for a fascinating conversation about two subjects that affect almost all of us: aging and leadership. Lauren spent 17 years as an investigative journalist, earning […]
The Power of People Who Care – Steve morris
We’re surrounded by headlines telling us the world is imploding. Then you meet someone like Steve Morris. Steve is the Executive Director of I Love A Clean San Diego, and after spending time with him, I left with something I didn’t expect… Hope. Not because he believes every environmental problem has been solved. But because he […]
Next Generation Making a difference: Biros, Dobby and Tran-Quevedo
In a world where the values of purpose and profit are increasingly intertwined, young leaders are emerging to make a significant impact. This podcast explores the insights shared by three remarkable guests who are part of a transformative movement in San Diego. They are not just participants in this change; they are at the forefront, […]
Marketing That Matters With Sarah Yasukochi
Most businesses don’t have a marketing problem. They have a strategy problem. Too often we jump to tactics—social media, advertising, AI, websites, videos—before answering the most important question: What are we really trying to accomplish? In this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, I sit down with Sarah Yasukochi, Founder & CEO of House Collective and one of […]
THE B-CORP THAT BUILT A $1 BILLION BUSINESS – Jack Mardack
Can You Build a Billion-Dollar Business and Still Make the World Better? Most people believe there is a tradeoff between profit and purpose. My latest podcast guest, Jack Mardack, believes that is a false choice. As Co-Founder and Chief Impact Officer of Oyster, Jack helped build one of the world’s few B Corp unicorns—a company […]
AI – The leadership Challenge
In this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, I sit down with Sanjiv Prabhakaran and Louis Cruz to discuss what leaders are getting wrong—and right—about AI. Everyone is talking about AI. Most are talking about the technology. Very few are talking about leadership. After spending time with AI experts, business leaders, and organizations navigating adoption, I’ve […]
Re-Thinking Homelessness with Drew Moser
Homelessness is not just a government issue. It’s a leadership issue.And some of San Diego’s business leaders are refusing to sit on the sidelines. SENIORS are the fastest growing group experiencing homelessness in San Diego — not because they failed, but because they simply can’t keep up economically anymore. On this episode of Conscious Curiosity […]
Building Something Special with Traci Cole
Today on Conscious Curiosity SD, we sit down with Traci Cole—a mission-driven entrepreneur building a business that truly matters. Traci is the CEO and founder of Dignity Bath and Spa and Director of Southern California Veterans Business Outreach Center where she leads the effort to support veteran and military-connected entrepreneurs in starting or growing a business. Tracy […]
Thriving Communities Lead to Thriving Businesses with Chris Thorne
Today on Conscious Curiosity SD, we sit down with Chris Thorne, CEO of the North San Diego Business Chamber—a true community builder dedicated to helping small and mid-sized business leaders thrive. Running a business can feel isolating. The pressure, the decisions, the constant need to adapt—it’s a lot. And too often, leaders try to carry it alone. This […]
Not Just Partners—Friends Building Something That Lasts with Lauren Gallagher & Lori Bolander
On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sat down with Lauren Gallagher and Lori Bolander of Gallagher, Bolander, Smedley, LLP, a firm that has been serving San Diego families for over 70 years and current clients of Jeff’s at Jailbreak Leadership. This conversation goes beyond the practice of law and into what it really […]
