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The Conscious Entrepreneur

The Conscious Entrepreneur

De: Alex Raymond
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The Conscious Entrepreneur is the podcast where founders come to sharpen their edge from the inside out - building businesses that are sustainable, aligned, and actually work for their life. It’s about becoming the kind of leader your business needs you to be, and doing it with clarity, connection, and purpose. We don’t buy into hustle culture. And burnout? It’s not a badge of honor. Here, we believe thriving businesses are built by thriving people. Hosted by Sarah Lockwood, The Conscious Entrepreneur is where growth starts within.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Economía Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo Liderazgo
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  • EP 98: Emotional Self-Regulation for Leaders - Part 1: Fear and Suffering
    Jul 21 2025

    Fear isn’t the enemy of great leadership. Ignoring it is.

    How often do you walk into a meeting already bracing for impact? Or catch yourself shrinking back in a moment where you meant to lead with clarity? Sarah Lockwood sits down with Beck Sydow, the founder of HumanKind Business Leaders, and Marina Suholutsky, the founder of PurposeBuilt, for a conversation on emotional self-regulation, fear in business, and the kind of inner work that makes better leadership possible.

    They explore how fear lives in the body, how it shows up in the boardroom, and why most founders are still operating from old survival patterns without realizing it. You’ll hear why simply pushing through isn’t a strategy and how learning to notice your internal state (tight shoulders, shallow breath, reactive thinking) can open the door to more aligned decisions. Beck and Marina walk through tools for getting out of autopilot, including body scans, self-inquiry, and what they call “active choice,” the skill of pausing just long enough to shift out of fear and back into presence.

    This doesn’t just explain why inner work matters. It shows you how to begin. Whether you’re leading a team, building a company, or trying to show up more fully for your own vision, this is the kind of episode that gets under the surface and invites you to lead from a deeper, steadier place.

    Episode Breakdown:

    00:00 Emotional Self-Regulation in Leadership

    02:19 Why Fear and Suffering Matter for Founders

    05:03 How the Amygdala Shapes Fear in Business

    06:08 Welcoming Fear as a Tool, Not a Threat

    10:08 Tools for Recognizing and Naming Fear

    14:06 The Leadership Power of Softening and Owning Fear

    18:13 Making Active Choices to Lead with Awareness

    Links

    Connect with Beck Sydow:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becksydow/

    Humankind Business Leaders: https://www.humankindbusinessleaders.com/

    Connect with Marina Suholutsky:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-suho/

    PurposeBuilt: www.purposebuilt.io

    Connect with Sarah Lockwood:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lockwoodsarah/

    Website: https://hivecast.fm

    Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscious-entrepreneur/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscious_entrepreneur_summit/

    Website: http://www.consciousentrepreneur.us

    HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast.

    Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

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    22 m
  • EP 97: Invest Like You Mean It: Making Capital a Force for Good with Jennifer Kenning
    Jul 14 2025

    Where does your money sleep at night, and is it working for the kind of world you want to live in?

    Jennifer Kenning was managing the wealth of high-net-worth families by day and volunteering with unhoused communities in Los Angeles by night. That contrast raised a question that’s stuck with her ever since: What if capital could be a force for good, without giving up returns? Now the CEO and co-founder of Align Impact, Jennifer leads a registered investment advisory firm managing over $750 million.

    Jennifer joins Sarah Lockwood to talk about values-based investing, conscious capitalism, and how we can all, regardless of portfolio size, be more intentional about where and how our money is working. Jennifer explains why impact investing isn’t charity, how ESG works (and where it falls short), and the practical steps anyone can take to align their investments with their values. She shares examples of funding solutions in climate change, affordable housing, sustainable agriculture, and why investing in women and underrepresented founders creates ripple effects that go far beyond profit. She also reflects on her leadership as the outgoing president of EO Colorado, the power of servant leadership, and how Align’s commitment to being a B Corp shapes the way they do business.

    If you’re an entrepreneur rethinking how your capital is allocated, or simply curious about whether your investments align with your intentions, Sarah and Jennifer’s conversation will help you take a more conscious, empowered role in shaping your financial impact.

    Episode Breakdown:

    00:00 Jennifer Kenning’s Path to Impact Investing 03:15 Breaking the Myth: Do Values-Based Investments Sacrifice Returns? 07:34 How Align Measures Real-World Impact 10:29 Aligning Your 401(k) and Business Capital With Your Values 18:07 Why Align Impact Became a Certified B Corp 22:11 Bringing an Impact Lens to EO Colorado 25:15 Leading Peers and Evolving as a Servant Leader 30:05 Defining the Hopeful Pioneer and Investing for 2030 35:45 Staying Grounded: Purpose, Practice, and Long-Term Vision 38:06 Advice for Founders Committed to Conscious Capitalism

    39:39 Empowerment Through Financial Awareness

    Links

    Connect with Jennifer Kenning:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennkenning/ Website: https://www.alignimpact.com/

    Connect with Sarah Lockwood:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lockwoodsarah/ Website: https://hivecast.fm

    Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscious-entrepreneur/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscious_entrepreneur_summit/

    Website: http://www.consciousentrepreneur.us

    HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast.

    Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

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    41 m
  • EP 96: The Succession Plan That Didn’t Stick: A Founder’s Return to the CEO Seat
    Jul 7 2025

    A carefully planned CEO exit unraveled and what came next reshaped how one founder leads for good.

    When Chris Schwalbach stepped away from the CEO seat at AVL Growth Partners, he had a clear plan, a strong successor, and years of preparation behind him. But even with all that in place, something didn’t sit right. The business started to wobble, and Chris found himself wondering if he’d made a mistake. What do you do when the leadership transition you spent years building starts to crack? How do you know when it’s time to step back in?

    Joining Sarah Lockwood, Chris shares the real story behind his succession planning journey, from the slow handoff to the unexpected return, and what he learned about himself in the process. He talks openly about the shame he felt stepping back in, the inner work that helped him move through it, and the version of leadership he brings to the table now. If you’re thinking about founder exit planning or wrestling with what it means to let go, this episode offers a thoughtful look at what happens when plans shift and perspective deepens.

    Episode Breakdown:

    00:00 Chris Schwalbach’s CEO Exit and Return

    02:06 Founding AVL Growth Partners and the Original Vision

    04:07 Hitting Growth Ceilings and Planning a Leadership Transition

    10:05 The Inner Journey: Failure, Trust, and Self-Doubt

    17:12 Becoming CEO 2.0: Leading with Clarity and Confidence

    22:00 Managing Team Expectations During a Leadership Transition

    28:10 Reflecting on Progress: Using the Gap and the Gain

    30:07 Personal Habits That Support Founder Mental Health

    37:47 Lessons in Succession Planning and Self-Trust

    Links

    Conscious Entrepreneur Previous Episode with Chris Schwalbach:

    https://consciousentrepreneur.us/chris-schwalbach-the-conscious-handover-embracing-change-at-the-top

    Connect with The Conscious Entrepreneur:

    Website: http://www.consciousentrepreneur.us

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/conscious-entrepreneur/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conscious_entrepreneur_summit/

    Connect with Chris Schwalbach:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cschwalbach/

    Website: https://avlgrowth.com/

    Connect with Sarah Lockwood:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lockwoodsarah/

    Website: https://hivecast.fm

    HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast.

    Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

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    38 m
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