Conscious Curiosity

Imagine receiving the devastating call that your best friend, a person who touched the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, has tragically died in a historic national tragedy. On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Sean Lake, the CEO and co-founder of BUBS Naturals, shares the profound and inspiring story of Glen “BUB” Doherty, the extraordinary individual whose legacy lives on through BUBS Naturals. BUBS is a health and wellness brand specializing in high-quality collagen protein and other supplements. Embedded in their business model is a commitment to give back, particularly to the veteran community, through initiatives that align with […]

Imagine a world where everyone has the chance to thrive and contribute to society, regardless of their challenges. This week’s guest is making this vision a reality.

On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Natalie Gill shares the intriguing and moving story of turning a dream into a successful business. Natalie is the Founder and Co-Owner of Native Poppy, a woman-owned flower shop in San Diego that is sharing love through the power of flowers!  Over the years, Natalie and her team have navigated numerous unexpected crises, witnessing their community consistently rise to the occasion. At Native Poppy, they embrace the principles of Conscious Capitalism, recognizing a higher purpose in their work and striving toward it every day. Listen today and be inspired by Natalie’s passion to […]

What if moving could be a MAGICAL experience? On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Jami Shapiro shares inspiring stories of building a business rooted in passion and purpose to help people forced to move during difficult life transitions. Jami is the Founder of Silver Linings Transitions, a move management company that transforms what is typically a stressful process into an enjoyable and seamless process.  The company’s mantra, “Making Moves Magical” was born out of Jami’s own experiences with health and life transitions. She unlocked a passion and saw an opportunity to build a team of employees who understand first […]

This inspiring episode of Conscious Curiosity SD features Bob Dalton, Founder and CEO of Sackcloth & Ashes, a company dedicated to supporting local homeless shelters by donating a blanket for every blanket sold. This thought-provoking conversation delves into Bob’s personal journey, starting with the powerful inquiry, “What is my life question?” and explores the transformative principles of his Localism Manifesto. Discover how leaders and companies can achieve both success and significance in the evolving landscape of leadership. Bob shares invaluable insights on hiring, innovative communication techniques—what he calls “the lifeblood of a company”—and the nuances of leading remote teams. This […]

How are businesses privatizing profits and socializing costs? What does it mean to you, your community, and the world? On this episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Christopher Marquis shares key insights on this subject from his new book, The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs. He also creates a powerful paradigm shift on the U.S. relationship with China, the subject of another one of his books, Mao and Markets: The Community Roots of Chinese Enterprise. Christopher is a renowned Professor at the University of Cambridge, with previous professorships at Cornell College of Business and Harvard Business School. He […]

Heather Moyer is the Founder, Owner, and CEO of HNM Systems, Inc., and relentlessly puts people first. On this week’s episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Heather shares how she flipped the business model upside down and made her employees the “first customer,” resulting in building an award-winning successful business.  HNM Systems, Inc. unites talent, technology, and purpose as a staffing and consulting firm in the telecommunications, utilities, and IT sectors. They are making a positive impact every day in the lives of their employees and clients. Listen today and be inspired by Heather’s passion to make the world a better […]

Sam Mazzeo is living proof that work can have meaning and impact beyond the bottom line, regardless of the role. As an attorney, Sam lives his mantra of positivity, authenticity, and trust with everyone he interacts with. On this week’s episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Sam shares his inspiring approach to work and life and the multiple ways he invests in our community. Sam is an attorney with Better APC, a certified B-Corporation, and a 1% For The Planet business. Sam is also a board member of Business For Good San Diego. If you want to be inspired to be […]

What happens when ONE person decides they will make a difference? When that person is Dr. Cindy J. Lin, a WHOLE LOT! On this week’s episode of Conscious Curiosity SD, Cindy shares her life long passion for the environment that started with wanting to work at the EPA at 10 years old, to now impacting thousands of companies through her work at Hey Social Good. Hey Social Good makes sustainability assessment and verification simple, fast, and cost effective for ALL businesses. Cindy and her team believe that the best solution is simply moving forward with everyone doing something. As another […]

In this episode, we revisit the foundational and inspiring conversation with Del Lewis. Del is the past president of Conscious Capitalism SD and shares the what, why, and how of the four tenets of Conscious Capitalism: Higher Purpose, Stakeholder Orientation, Conscious Leadership, and Conscious Culture. Del shares his unique insights into what makes leaders and companies successful and how Conscious Leadership can help shape the future of San Diego. Del is a “Venturepreneur” with extensive business experience across multiple industries. He is the owner of TriClare Business Holdings and is passionate about helping businesses grow. Listen today and be inspired […]