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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The Art of Exiting Your Business Well with Andrea Steinbrenner
Exiting your business is one of the biggest milestones in any founder’s journey, and one that most will only experience once. It’s not just a financial transaction; it’s an emotional, strategic, and deeply personal transition. How do you let go of something you’ve poured your heart into while ensuring a strong future for your team, […]
The B Corp Blueprint: Past, Present, and Future with Sarah Payne
What if a business failure was actually the beginning of something extraordinary? In this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Sarah Payne shares the inspiring origin story of Untours, the first-ever B Corp, and how it sparked a global movement for business as a force for good. With a rich background in economic development and deep […]
The Next Generation of Leadership Starts Now with Ramya Mabry, Andrew Biros, & Jesse Langley
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 […]
Where Money Meets Meaning with Seb Harris
On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sits down with Seb Harris, founder of The Sandbox Fund, to explore how capital can be a catalyst for conscious change. Originally from New Zealand and shaped by years in the non-profit sector, Seb brings a unique lens to early-stage investing. Through The Sandbox Fund, he backs […]
The Power of Forgiveness & Peace with Azim Khamisa
In this powerful episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sits down with Azim Khamisa, author, international speaker, business leader, and founder of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation, to explore a story of profound loss, forgiveness, and transformation. After the tragic loss of his son to youth violence, Azim chose a path few could imagine: forgiveness and […]
Master Matchmaker: Connecting with Purpose with Audrey Jacobs
Some people network. Audrey Jacobs connects. On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sits down with Audrey, a Master Matchmaker, TEDxSanDiego Curator, and Principal Owner of Mindful Maven Consulting, whose life’s work centers around one powerful theme: connection. Audrey lives her personal mission to “be a catalyst for positive change by educating and inspiring […]
Resourceful Entrepreneurship with Helena Gibson
What does it really take to build a business from scratch and scale it nationally, while staying true to your mission of helping people feel confident in their own skin? In this fun, fast-paced, and inspiring episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sits down with Helena Gibson, the fearless founder and CEO of Strut Hair […]
Start, Build, and Sell a Business with Jenna Ryan
If you’re curious about values-driven entrepreneurship, scaling a purpose-led business, or what it really looks like to build something with heart, and then let it grow beyond you, this episode is for you. On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sat down with Jenna Ryan, the co-founder of Uqora, a company that’s redefined urinary […]
Nourishing Community with Javier Guerrero
On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sits down with Javier Guerrero, President and CEO of Coastal Roots Farm, to explore how the nonprofit farm is transforming lives through sustainable agriculture and education. Rooted in their two-word purpose, nourishing community, Coastal Roots Farm is dedicated to feeding those in need while fostering a deeper […]
Breathing Life Into Business with Greg Salomon
On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sits down with Greg Salomon from Oxygen Business Capital to explore how his company helps businesses thrive when traditional banks aren’t an option. Specializing in asset-based lending, Oxygen Business Capital provides the financial “oxygen” that companies need to grow, bridging the gap between where they are and […]