Jeff Blanton, and produced in community with BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest SD Campus, Conscious Capitalism SD, And B Local SD Presents:
Conscious Curiosity SD
Welcome to Conscious Curiosity SD, the podcast that provides insight and inspiration from San Diego Leaders who bring purpose to their work and are proving business can positively change the communities we work and live in. Conscious Curiosity is produced in community with Conscious Capitalism San Diego, BBB San Diego and B Local San Diego and is hosted by Jeff Blanton from Jailbreak Leadership.
Jeff Blanton | Host

Jeff is a recognized leadership consultant, author, speaker and creator of the Jailbreak Leadership Process. Jeff helps CEOs achieve their compelling vision of the future by turning around their most critical strategic projects that often miss critical deadlines, excessively exceed financial goals and are not delivering the desired business outcome.
Jeff lives in San Diego with his wife and is having the time of his life, doubling down on his personal purpose to help others mobilize their biggest possibilities and make work meaningful.

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“Any Dumbass Can Do It” with Garry Ridge

Garry Ridge spent 25 years as the CEO of WD-40 Company where people and purpose were always at the forefront. Garry’s accomplishments as CEO are impressive. He helped expand the business to a global market and exponentially increase profits. But what Garry is most proud of, is a people driven culture of servant leadership where …
Nerd, Entrepreneur, & World-Changer with Jay Buys

Jay Buys, founder and CEO of Visceral, provides inspiration for those who hesitate to be your best and make a difference. “If you have an idea or a desire to do things differently, just do it.” On this week’s episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jay shares how he began his company by literally googling ‘how …
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Celebrating 75 Years of Dr. Bronner’s with Kevin Lee

Dr. Bronner’s is one of the most iconic companies in San Diego and one of the world’s foremost ethical empires. This year marks their 75th Anniversary with a rich history that goes back 150 years and 5 generations. Dr. Bronner’s “All-One!” message, now carried out by his two grandsons and still found on their products …
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Creating a Culture Driven Business || Jonathan Gallagher

The results are in: a people driven culture creates great business outcomes. Jonathan Gallager, Owner & CEO of Coastal Payroll Services, wanted to build a different kind of company, a company built on a mission to WOW all thier stakeholders. He has done exactly that and on this week’s episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, he …
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Leading with Science || Dr. Steve Mayfield

What happens when the world goes from 3 Billion to 8 Billion people in 60 years with 100x the consumption of goods? According to Dr. Steve Mayfield, this growth is unsustainable and he is doing something about it. The answer: Science. Dr. Steve Mayfield, is a Professor of Biology at UCSD and an entrepreneur. Steve …
Naturally San Diego || Kierstin Rielly

Naturally San Diego is the epitome of a purposeful San Diego business community that is connecting entrepreneurs, investors, brands, retailers and industry experts for one purpose: to make San Diego the BEST place to launch and scale a natural products business. Kierstin Rielly, Executive Director, shares her journey and the compelling story of Naturally San …
Small Steps, Big Changes – Kristin Carroll

Have you ever wanted to change a behavior but didn’t know where to start? This week’s episode of Conscious Curiosity SD features Kristin Carroll, CEO of Rescue Agency, whose mission is to help government agencies and nonprofits create campaigns that drive health behavior change. Rescue Agency is a certified B-Corporation and registered Public Benefit Corporation, …
Anniversary Special – Flipping the Script with Jeff Blanton & Neville Billimoria

The tables are turned to celebrate Conscious Curiosity SD’s One Year Anniversary. On this episode, Flipping the Script, Jeff Blanton, the podcast host and founder of Jailbreak Leadership is interviewed by previous podcast guest, Neville Billimoria. In this episode, Jeff shares his journey of finding meaning and purpose in work and how he uses his …
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Plumbers in Pink || Mary Jean Anderson

Have you seen the pink trucks driving around San Diego? These trucks belong to Anderson Plumbing, Heating, and Air and Mary Jean Anderson is at the helm. This week’s episode of Conscious Curiosity SD features Mary Jean, the CEO and Founder of Anderson Plumbing. When she took over the business it was a big step …
Are you ready? with Attorney David Shapiro

Heaven forbid this happens, but what if you, a family member or critical employee were in significant trouble with the law? Do you know the first actions to take to avoid financial ruin, destroyed reputation and jail time? David offers practical advice to consider when you or someone close to you finds themselves in need of a …