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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Barbara Bry – Life with Many Amazing Chapters
LIFE WITH MANY AMAZING C Barbara Bry is an important public figure that has significantly impacted the community of San Diego. She shares her inspiring story which includes serving on the San Diego City Council, experience running for mayor, starting several companies, and as the founder of three thriving organizations that empower women in both […]
KIMBERLEE CENTERA – VALUES UNDER FIRE
Kimberlee Centera, Founder and CEO of TerraPro Solutions shares her thoughts on the importance of values in an organization and the courage required to stay true to those values in the face of a crisis. Kimberlee has been acknowledged by multiple organizations for her amazing leadership in the Renewable Energy Industry. An advocate and mentor […]
Beyond Zero – A Transformational Story of Higher Purpose
Captured by the documentary, Beyond Zero, is the inspiring story of leadership, culture and the power of having a higher purpose in business. Called “the most important business story of the past 100 years,” Beyond Zero chronicles the story of a visionary leader, Ray Anderson, and his company, Interface. After a life-changing epiphany, Ray led […]
Matt Fehling – The Better Business Bureau is Building Better Businesses
Matt Fehling, the President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving the Pacific Southwest, joins the podcast to share how he is going about leading change. The iconic BBB, built over a hundred years ago with the higher purpose of “doing the right thing,” is a great and profitable business model. However, what […]
The Soul of Business – Neville Billimoria
Neville Billimoria, Senior VP of Membership and Advocacy at Mission Federal Credit Union Neville’s dream is to change San Diego from “America’s Finest City” to “The Kindest and Most Purposeful Bi-National Region” as we stretch to include our neighbors to the south. Challenges in belonging as a youth was his catalyst for championing #inclusion and […]
Douglas Raggio – Challenging the Industrial Food System
Douglas Raggio, the founder of Pass the Honey, joins the podcast to share his inspiring entrepreneurial story to “reclaim honey” by introducing new ecological diversity practices beyond what is perceived to be possible. According to Douglas, honey is the third most fraudulent food that we eat. Nearly 80% of all liquid honey on retail shelves […]
Caitlin Wege – Women in Business
Caitlin Wege, the President of Tech Coast Angles San Diego and partner for Moodoos Investments, joins the podcast to share her insights on the phenomenal impact and success that women are having as entrepreneurial leaders, early-stage investors and board members. While many women have endured and are familiar with the barriers to entry that women […]
Ken Ruggiero – How to Successfully Invest in Higher Education
Ken, the Chairman and CEO of Ascent Funding, is taking on the higher education industry’s model for financing a student’s future. With one out of four Americans with student debt, totaling up to $1.7 Trillion dollars, Ken has a different plan. A plan that allows every student from all economic and social backgrounds to pursue a higher education that ensures a good return on the […]
Jesse Langley – Pushing the Limits of Social Entrepreneurism
Jesse Langley, the COO of Lotus Sustainables, is on a mission to eliminate 10-billion plastic bags from the environment by the end of 2022. Join us as he shares his adventures in pushing the limits of Sustainable Entrepreneurism. Jesse was born a Conscious Capitalist. He kicked off his career to save the planet and make some […]
Laura Hall – Making Numbers Glamorous and Sexy
Laura has spent most of her business career in the fashion industry, helping to steer famous brands like Burberry and as President of Accessories for Polo Ralph Lauren. She is currently a principle with WHYZ Partners, that focuses on brand strategy and development, product development, omnichannel execution and operational excellence. The fashion industry is ranked the […]