In this episode of The Steward Chair, Miren Oca, Founder and CEO of Ocaquatics Swim School, shares how she transformed a small backyard business into a certified B Corp and 100% employee-owned swim school. She explores how stewardship, employee ownership, and embedding social responsibility into business can redefine ROI and create ripple effects of impact.

We discuss her journey as an “accidental entrepreneur,” the importance of developing people through mentorship and leadership training, and the lessons she learned during COVID that shaped her approach to connection and resilience.

Key Takeaways

• Employee ownership fosters a culture of responsibility and pride.
• Mentorship programs can significantly impact young team members' lives.
• Measuring impact is as important as measuring profit.

Resources Mentioned

• Visit https://www.ocaquatics.com/
• Follow Miren on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/miren-oca-80561261/
• Follow Jackson Healthcare on social media at:
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ocaquatics-swim-school/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ocaquatics/?hl=en

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