Hosted by Jeff Blanton and produced in community with BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest SD Campus, Conscious Capitalism SD, B Local SD, Business For Good 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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Business For Good San Diego with Sarah Beauchemin & Mikey Knab
What happens when local businesses unite to influence policy decisions that increase the quality of life for all San Diegans? The answer is Business For Good San Diego, driven by a mission to unite local business owners to drive policy that improves our community. On this week’s episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Sarah Beauchemin and […]
Sustainable Solutions with Global Impact || Meg Ferrigno
In a world where capitalism and sustainability often seem at odds, Meg Ferrigno has made it her life’s work to lead from the “Middle Way” to create a lasting impact with the least amount of waste. On this week’s episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Meg shares her story of living with nomads in Tibet and […]
Women Leaders in a Man’s World with Nicole Donnelly
As women continue to take on a larger role as leaders in business, still well below their male counterparts, the journey has not been easy. Nicole Donnelly shares the evolution over the last 30 years as founder and leader in a male-dominated industry. Nicole is the owner of Miramar Kitchen and Bath in San Diego, […]
Keys to Successful Business Building with Ted Fogliani
Some leaders are great at starting businesses, some at running existing organizations, but few are great at building successful organizations. Ted Fogliani is a serial founder and CEO across multiple industries. On this week’s episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Ted shares the key leadership insights from 30 years of lessons learned from identifying the right […]
The Sharp Legacy with Bill Littlejohn
Sharp HealthCare’s legacy started in 1955, rooted in a care for the community and a deep commitment to philanthropy that continues today. On this week’s episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Bill Littlejohn, CEO and Senior VP of Sharp HealthCare Foundation, shares his motivation for dedicating his life’s work to philanthropy, stories from Sharp’s history, and […]
“It’s Lonely at the Top” with Susan Kuruvilla and Brad Lee
Susan Kuruvilla and Brad Lee know all too well the daunting challenges of leading a business. Their solution and cornerstone to success is being supported by a small group of like-minded individuals who are on the same journey. First as participants and now as leaders and facilitators of Peer Groups, they are helping others to […]
Second Chances with Bill Payne
Second Chance in San Diego is training and developing a highly engaged and motivated workforce of justice-involved people who are far too often overlooked. On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Bill Payne, President and CEO of Second Chance shares a passionate and insightful look at the win, win, win that their programs provide for […]
Empowerment with Tom Capizzi, Jr.
On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Tom Capizzi Jr., winner of the 2023 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, shares how “he is not handcuffed to the front door of his business.” Tom’s hiring practices, company culture, and willingness to empower his teams have resulted in award-winning companies and an extremely fulfilling and balanced life. […]
Creating a Thriving, Safe Community in San Diego || Caryn Blanton
Caryn Blanton, Executive Director of Shoreline Community Services, joins Jeff for a special episode of Conscious Curiosity SD celebrating our 2nd anniversary and 50th show! Caryn is leading a movement by harnessing the power of ALL the community’s stakeholders to solve the most pressing social issues in the Central Beach Area. This phenomenal story of […]
The Challenges of Home Healthcare || Dan Sweiger
Dan Sweiger of BrightStar Care of Carlsbad and winner of the 2023 BBB Torch Award for Ethics, provides the backstory and critical insights into the world of Home Healthcare. Faced with the challenge of aging parents or your own future needs, understanding the landscape from a leader and company that leads with integrity, values, and […]