Leave it better is a show about using business as a force for good in the world. Using entrepreneurial tools to find profitable solutions to human problems, and in so doing, to leave the “world” a better place than we found it. I have conversations with social entrepreneurs and community oriented business owners that operate from a triple bottom line perspective: one that considers People, Planet, AND Profit when making business decisions.
Through these insightful and illuminating conversations around Stakeholder Capitalism, we get to hear all about the messy, meaningful, and often challenging journeys towards business 2.0.
Cultivating Joy, Gratitude, and Contentment with Tauna Dean
On this special episode of Leave It Better, host Brandon Trammell has a heartwarming conversation with Tauna Dean, former Senior Director of Social Impact & Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Adidas and current founder of Kind World Collective, a recruiting firm for Purpose Driven companies. They discuss cultivating inner joy, practicing gratitude, achieving contentment, and living a values-based life. Tauna shares lessons learned from her own journey and concrete daily practices that shift mindset. Tune in for an uplifting and inspiring discussion about true wealth and wellbeing.
Show Notes:
In this episode, Brandon and Tauna cover:
Letting go of chasing validation and approval from others [00:12:00]
The importance of discovering your unique gifts and purpose [00:17:00]
Ways to cultivate daily gratitude and appreciation [00:23:00]
Achieving contentment and viewing wealth holistically [00:28:00]
Overcoming limiting beliefs through new experiences [00:33:00]
Tapping into the wisdom and strength of your future self [00:40:00]
Living your values instead of society's expectations [00:46:00]
Perspective shifts that bring more joy and peace [00:50:00]
Show Links:
website: https://www.kindworldcollective.com/
17 Nov 2023
Healing Trauma and Regulating Your Nervous System for Success - Ali Kates, Trauma Recovery Coach
On this week's episode of Leave It Better, host Brandon Trammell has an enlightening conversation with trauma recovery coach Ali Kates. They discuss how unresolved trauma and an unregulated nervous system can hold entrepreneurs back from achieving their goals and living joyfully. Ali explains why nervous system regulation is key for sustainable social impact work. She shares how healing trauma allows you to show up more powerfully. Tune in for an insightful discussion on transforming limiting beliefs, finding meaning beyond money, and leading from an embodied, empathetic place.
Show Notes:
In this episode, Brandon and Ali cover:
How trauma recovery helps entrepreneurs overcome limiting beliefs [00:05:00]
The importance of nervous system regulation for clarity and empowered decisions [00:02:30]
Why unresolved trauma perpetuates fight-or-flight reactivity [00:16:00]
How to complete the stress response cycle to heal old wounds [00:18:30]
The potential toxicity and meaninglessness of wealth accumulation [00:28:00]
How to break out of past patterns driving you unconsciously [00:43:30]
Why nervous system work enables more effective, sustainable leadership [00:52:00]
The blessings and learnings of facing yourself during COVID [00:49:30]
Show Links:
https://alikates.co/
25 Oct 2023
Doing Good Through Business - Carolyn Pistone, Founder Clear Blue Commercial
Carolyn Pistone joins us to discuss using business as a force for good. We talk about measuring impact beyond dollars, building community, focusing on contribution, and more. Carolyn shares stories from her work in commercial real estate and provides advice for starting the journey towards more conscious business.
In this episode, you'll hear about:
Carolyn's journey to focusing her work on doing good through business
Why she started her company Clear Blue Commercial as a B Corp and certified green business
How she approaches green initiatives and community building in her property management work
Why contribution brings meaning, and matters more than dollars
Advice for taking the B Impact Assessment as a first step on the journey
The importance of celebrating our wins while also continuing to grow
How focusing on sufficiency and gratitude creates happiness
Resources:
Clear Blue Commercial: https://clearbluecommercial.com (https://clearbluecommercial.com/)
B Impact Assessment: https://bimpactassessment.net (https://bimpactassessment.net/)
The Geography of Bliss with Rainn Wilson
Key Quotes:
-"Don’t listen to anybody who tells you you can’t save the world. You can. You just can’t do it alone."
-"I can’t pay people what they’re worth. Because there is not enough money in the world to adequately honor the value of a human being."
-"Becoming a B Corp for us was just documenting things we were doing anyway."
27 Sept 2023
The Power of Stewardship & Collaboration - Kat Taylor, Co Founder Beneficial State Bank
Join host Brandon Trammell as he sits down with Kat Taylor, a philanthropist, CDFI Bank Founder, and advocate for regenerative agriculture & social justice. In this episode, Kat shares her insights on the importance of stewardship and the need for systemic change in philanthropy, banking, energy and agriculture. She also discusses the potential of platform cooperatives to create a more equitable and sustainable future.
Chapters
Introduction
Kat Sings a Song
Fair Finance & Changing the Banking System for Good
Tomkat Ranch & The Benefits of Regenerative Agriculture
The Flaws of Traditional Philanthropy
Understanding the Problems with Industrial Agriculture
The Power of Narrative to Inspire Change
Good Food, Good Finance, Good Energy
Conclusion
links:
Radicle Impact: https://radicleimpact.com/
Beneficial State Bank https://www.beneficialstatebank.com/
Tomkat Ranch: https://www.tomkatranch.org/
6 Sept 2023
Kids Talk Money, Life, & Dance Parties - The Girls & Me
Description In this episode, Brandon and his two daughters have a candid conversation about money, life, and dance parties. They cover topics such as loans, mortgages, saving money, and the importance of businesses doing good things in the community. They also talk about short and long-term savings goals, and the benefits of having life insurance. The girls share what they are looking forward to this summer.
Interesting Things Mentioned
Loans and how they work
Mortgages and what they are
The importance of understanding money and finances
Short and long-term savings goals
Life insurance and its benefits
Summer plans
The importance of businesses doing good things in the community
Dance parties and the joy they bring
Links:https://yourfinancialeducator.org/
3 May 2023
Love Is Just Damn Good Business - Daniela Santangelo, Founder and CEO of Ascend Phx
In this episode, Brandon sits down with Daniela Santangelo, Founder and CEO of Ascend Phx, a company that helps founders prioritize their mental health and well-being while building their businesses. Daniela shares her journey as a founder and a mother, and how she has learned to balance both roles. They discuss the importance of self-care, spirituality, and love in the business world and how they can help founders stay focused and persevere through difficult times.
Chapters:
- Introduction
- Daniela's background and journey as a founder
- The importance of self-care and spirituality in the business world
- The role of love and acceptance in business and personal life
- How competition breeds innovation
- Supporting female founders and mothers in business
- Conclusion
14 Apr 2023
You Left Me Better - Kate Pintor
In this episode, Brandon Trammel talks with Kate Pintor about her work helping people navigate the unknowns of life and money. Kate shares her insights on how to approach uncertainty, the importance of accepting reality and the power of love and connection. She also discusses her upcoming dinner series, Dinner and DAO, aimed at bringing together people who want to have hard conversations and leverage their existential crises.
Chapters:
Introduction
Kate's background and work
Approaching uncertainty
Accepting reality
The power of love and connection
Dinner and DAO
Navigating the unknowns of business
Qigong and the rhythm of life
Finding Kate
22 Mar 2023
The Power of Building Intentional Community - Bradley Baker, CEO SoMo Group
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bradley Baker and diving deep into the story of SOMO Village, its unique farm, Headwaters Farm, and collaborative work space, SOMO Cowork. We discussed the importance of sustainability, healthy living, and connection to the land in creating an intentional mixed-use community. We also explored building soil quality through regenerative farming practices and the role of family, mentors, and visionary leaders in shaping a sustainable approach to business. Additionally, we touched on the future plans for SOMO Village and the role of education in nurturing individual growth and fostering a positive culture. Join us for this inspiring conversation on creating a positive impact through sustainable farming and community-building.
22 Feb 2023
It's all inextricably linked - Donnie Hill
In this episode of Leave it Better with Brandon Trammell, Donnie Hill shares his personal journey with mental health and depression, as well as his background as an athlete and aspiring orthopedic surgeon. He talks about the height of his depression, which occurred when he was 19 or 20 years old, and his severe panic attack that landed him in the hospital. After checking himself in for a week, he says that he "got his humanity back." This experience allowed him to let go of his former life plan of becoming an orthopedic surgeon and working with elite athletes. Instead, he found a new path in healthcare, getting certified in cancer coaching, and working with an integrative medicine team. He realized that many of the patients and caregivers he worked with had their energy drained and were not able to monitor, manage, and rejuvenate their energy. This led him to develop a nervous system-led restorative leadership approach, which focuses on helping people replenish their energy and bring their best to personal and professional situations.
Donnie shares how he came to this work and what motivates him. He talks about his experience with cancer coaching and how he was able to apply his skills and have tough conversations with his mom when she was his first patient. He realized that he could have these conversations with anyone and that many people, not just those dealing with cancer, needed help managing their energy.
This episode is ideal for anyone interested in the intersections of mental health, energy management, and leadership. The guest's personal story and his approach to restorative leadership will inspire listeners to take care of their own energy and to lead with empathy and humanity.
1 Feb 2023
What’s Spirituality Got To Do With It - Arthur Levitan
In this episode, my guest Arthur Levitan, a Tao Master taught by the oldest continual lineage of masters from China, shares how Taoist principles have been the port in every storm he’s ever weathered. He’s leaned on them to be successful in business, but only insofar as they helped him live a contented and balanced life.
18 Jan 2023
That’s Not How That Works - Weeze Doran
In this episode, my guest Weeze Doran unpacks her journey towards re-indiginization, how she’s leveraging the power of The Asafa Collective through The Doran Family Foundation to support the advancement of marginalized and under resourced segments of our population, and how she protects her peace and well being in turbulent environments.
5 Jan 2023
Leave it Better - Preview
On this episode I set the stage for why I’m doing the podcast, what inspires me, and where my life mantra Leave It Better came from.
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Cultivating Joy, Gratitude, and Contentment with Tauna Dean
Published 17 Jan 2024 · Transcript excerpt
[…] I love the serendipity there. So finding, you know, getting clear on your Ikigai, which is a framework for really four things. I'll break it down quickly. I know you've spoken about it, too. So I go at length, but save my breath. We often ask people like, all right, let's just get clear on a few things. […]
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