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Thriving Communities Lead to Thriving Businesses with Chris Thorne

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Thriving Communities Lead to Thriving Businesses with Chris Thorne

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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

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Not Just Partners—Friends Building Something That Lasts with Lauren Gallagher & Lori Bolander

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Not Just Partners—Friends Building Something That Lasts with Lauren Gallagher & Lori Bolander

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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

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Conscious Consulting with Michele Moninger & Brian Ford

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Conscious Consulting with Michele Moninger & Brian Ford

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Conscious Curiosity SD welcomes a special conversation featuring friends and colleagues of Jeff who are deeply involved in the Conscious Capitalism movement. In this episode, Jeff is joined by Michele Moninger of The Rooted Brand and Brian Ford of Self Improvement Daily and For Purpose Foundation. Each helping businesses, teams, and individuals lead and operate

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From Job to Calling with Sara Wilczynska

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From Job to Calling with Sara Wilczynska

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On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff and Sara explore the journey of finding meaning in work, transitioning from a corporate tech career to becoming a watercolor artist and founder of Swil Arts. They discuss the importance of slowing down to appreciate life’s small moments, the challenges of building a sustainable business, and the

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Building Trust From The Ground Up with Scott Lawn

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Building Trust From The Ground Up with Scott Lawn

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On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Scott Lawn, owner of Greenway Landscape Design & Build, joins Jeff for a conversation about ethics, innovation, and building a purpose driven business. After 33 years in business and more than 20,000 residential clients across San Diego, Greenway was recently named the 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics

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Leading With Trust: BBB Torch Award for Ethics Winner Laurie Edwards-Tate

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Leading With Trust: BBB Torch Award for Ethics Winner Laurie Edwards-Tate

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On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sits down with Laurie Edwards-Tate, President and CEO of At Your Home Familycare, a 2025 BBB Torch Award for Ethics winner. Laurie brings a powerful mix of experience, heart, and uncompromising standards to a conversation about what real leadership looks like in an industry built on trust.

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100th Episode Special: Community, Collaboration, & Connection with Samantha Scholl

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100th Episode Special: Community, Collaboration, & Connection with Samantha Scholl

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There was only one person who made sense for the 100th milestone episode of Conscious Curiosity SD: Samantha Scholl. Samantha is one of San Diego’s strongest connectors and community builders, and through her work at the Better Business Bureau, she is helping redefine what purpose driven business looks like in our region. In this episode,

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A Company of Joy: Redefining Nonprofit Leadership with Louie Nguyen

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A Company of Joy: Redefining Nonprofit Leadership with Louie Nguyen

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When you combine business acumen with a heart for community, powerful things happen. In this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff welcomes back Louie Nguyen, former Chief Investment Officer at Mission Driven Finance and now the CEO of SAY San Diego, one of the region’s largest and most impactful nonprofits. Louie shares his bold vision for transforming

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Reimagining the Office: Venture X’s Collaborative Community Coworking with John Lee

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Reimagining the Office: Venture X's Collaborative Community Coworking with John Lee

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Have you ever walked into a place that instantly feels alive with creativity, connection, and possibility? That’s the energy John Lee has built at Venture X San Diego, and brings to this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD. As the owner and driving force behind this reimagined coworking space, John is helping entrepreneurs, small businesses, and

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Patagonia & the Cause Conference: Values in Action

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Patagonia & the Cause Conference: Values in Action

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On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jeff sat down with David Hopkins, General Manager of Patagonia Cardiff, to explore how a global brand lives its values right here in San Diego. From pioneering environmental innovations and community partnerships to empowering employees with purpose-driven work, David shares the story of Patagonia’s mission, why “the Earth

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Thriving Communities Lead to Thriving Businesses with Chris Thorne

Not Just Partners—Friends Building Something That Lasts with Lauren Gallagher & Lori Bolander

Conscious Consulting with Michele Moninger & Brian Ford

From Job to Calling with Sara Wilczynska

Building Trust From The Ground Up with Scott Lawn

Leading With Trust: BBB Torch Award for Ethics Winner Laurie Edwards-Tate

100th Episode Special: Community, Collaboration, & Connection with Samantha Scholl

A Company of Joy: Redefining Nonprofit Leadership with Louie Nguyen

Reimagining the Office: Venture X’s Collaborative Community Coworking with John Lee

Patagonia & the Cause Conference: Values in Action

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