Now & Center: Entrepreneurial Voices from the Margin

Episode Description:  Karen talks to Sydney Jackson-Clockston, Founder of Citrine Unlimited LLC., about breaking out of boxes, leading with values, and pivoting by using our superpowers in new ways.  Sydney shares her thoughts on holistic leadership, the importance of play, and imposter syndrome.  They have a coaching conversation around dealing with the macro and micro challenges of life while running a business, and the usefulness of a well-rounded toolkit.  “Ta da!!”Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Citrine Unlimited LLC:  https://www.citrineunlimited.com/Connect with Sydney Jackson-Clockston:  https://linktr.ee/citrineunlimitedConnect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Join Karen as she talks with Chrysta Bairre, Founder of She Goes High, about being introverted and neurodivergent, and the toll of masking.  Chrysta shares how she's intentionally building a community that encourages being more of who we truly are and practicing taking up space.  They have a conversation about managing the impacts of having invisible, intersectional, marginalized identities, and the power of speaking our own lived experiences and finding our own paths.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Chrysta Bairre:  https://liveandlovework.com/Learn more about She Goes High:  https://www.shegoeshigh.us/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Join Karen in a vulnerable conversation with Jennice Chewlin, Founder of Chewlin Group, about imposter syndrome, moving beyond perfectionism, and getting back to joy.  They discuss the value in having the time and space to both try things out and take space to tune into inner knowing, the role of community in feeling supported, and alignment.  Karen coaches Jennice around the possibilities for scaling, including expanding services, growing a team, and co-creating systems that work for stakeholders.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Chewlin Group:  www.chewlingroup.comConnect with Jennice Chewlin:  https://www.instagram.com/discovering_community_nh/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Join Karen as she talks with Alisha Harris, Founder of Original Account Strategies, about the iterative nature of her professional career, finding clarity of focus, and the benefits and challenges of being a black woman business owner.  She shares her strategy of using a design brief to test out ideas by designing rules and then intentionally breaking them, as well as staying aligned to her values.  Karen and Alisha have a coaching conversation on around how strategies for scaling.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Original Account Strategies:  https://originalaccountstrategies.com/Connect with Alisha Harris:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisharharris/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Join Karen as she talks with Jillian “Mama J” Love, Founder of Mama J Love Consulting LLC, as she shares about co-designing for justice and joy, dismantling business as usual, and authentically embodying our values.  They discuss the importance of internal work as well as taking action, “courageous commitment over comfort,” and “radical rest.”  They have a coaching conversation around finding the right clients who are truly committed to the work.Follow Mama J at the links below to stay on top of new pivots coming in their business journey.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Lovelution Inc:  https://www.instagram.com/lovelutioninc/Listen to the Beyond Allyship podcast:  https://mama-j-love-consulting.ck.page/6385c8f4f0Visual Map of White Supremacy:  https://mamajlove.com/the-visual-map-of-white-supremacy/Join The Liberation Learning Series:  https://lovelution-league.teachable.com/p/liberation-learning-seriesConnect with Mama J:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamajlove/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Sarah Rimmel, Founder of Slow Integration Coaching, about the value of going slow to go fast; the power of healing, repair, and play; and operating in alignment with our values.  Sarah discusses the entrepreneurial journey and the process of integrating growth, as well as personal and collective embodiment of transformation.  Karen and Sarah wrap up with a coaching conversation around finding the right leads, getting no's, and trusting the process.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Slow Integration Coaching:  https://www.sarahrimmel.comConnect with Sarah Rimmel:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahrimmel/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Nadi Ali, Founder of Idea Labs, about the importance of action in diversity, equity, and inclusion work.  Nadia shares about her experiences of living in places with a lot of diversity and inclusion, seeing and experiencing inequities, and her thoughts on cultural appreciation versus cultural appropriation.  They discuss Nadia's experience of finding clarity in her business, and they have a coaching conversation around how Nadia can grow her business using aligned, relationship-based and values-aligned business development strategies.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Idea Labs:  https://www.idealabsinaction.com/Connect with Nadia Ali:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-y-ali/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Join Karen as she talks with Dr. Tara Jae, Founder of YouthSeen and Co-founder of Black Pride Colorado, about inclusive community and creating a healing workplace.  They discuss intentionally creating time and space for joy and to shut down, the loneliness of leadership, and how to be with the dichotomy of “being a mess” and “having it together.” Dr. Tara shares the impacts of performative giving and the power of checking in with others to create genuine and intentional connection.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about YouthSeen and Black Pride Colorado:  https://youthseen.org/Donate to YouthSeen:  https://youthseen.app.neoncrm.com/forms/2022-individual-donorsConnect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Sara Blanchard, Co-founder of the Dear White Women podcast, about their experiences being people who identify as mixed-race and the unique perspective this gives them.  They discuss the tension of scaling a business while prioritizing family, the ability of many youth to more easily move beyond our current societal context of oppression, and embodying the dismantling of white supremacy culture and the integrity of this in business.  Sara and Karen dive into a coaching conversation around being complicit in a capitalist system rooted in oppression and balancing the sexism, paternalism, and racism present in not taking money for our labor.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Sara Blanchard:  https://www.sarablanchard.com/Listen to the Dear White Women Podcast:  https://www.dearwhitewomen.com/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Tania Bhattacharyya, Founder of Lumos Marketing, about thought leadership branding and how to use your values and mission to create a sustainable stream of people who want to support and work with you, including leaning into the discomfort and taking a stand.  Karen and Tania discuss overcoming “systemic limiting beliefs,” feeling the need to over deliver, and perfectionism.  The dive into the challenges of burn out that we're seeing with the collective trauma of COVID and the experiences of the last few years.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Lumos Marketing:  https://lumosmarketing.co/Connect with Tania Bhattacharyya:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-bhattacharyya/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Jessi Burg, Founder of Outgrow Your Garage, about doing things out of spite, using what we're good at to solve problems, and the harms of the “just work harder” narrative.  They discuss Jessi's mission to create truly inclusive workplaces, including all stakeholders and moving beyond demographic considerations, and the impacts of intersectional identities on her business experience.  Karen and Jessi have a coaching conversation around personal branding versus business branding and not getting caught in the either/or paradigm.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Outgrow Your Garage:  www.outgrowyourgarage.comConnect with Jessi Burg:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessiburg/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  ** Q4 2022- Check out the links below for information on their fundraising campaign, We Give a Sh!tKaren talks with Cora Lee Poole, Founder and Creative Visionary of Undestructable, about running a business focused on the triple bottom line, creating holistic wellness and comprehensive safety, and the entitlement present in the patriarchy.  Cora shares her challenges of starting an organization centered on a taboo issue during the pandemic, with a small social network, and identities that get her labeled as a stereotype.  They discuss agency, combatting a paternalistic system, and leaning into discomfort.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Undestructable:  https://www.undestructable.org/We Give a Sh!t 2022 Campaign:  https://www.classy.org/campaign/we-give-a-sh-t/c412850Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Join Karen as she talks to Jenn Uhen, Founder of The Pledgettes, about building wealth without being extractive, avoiding an either/or lens around money, and what is enough.  They discuss toxic messages for women in business, nonprofit or for-profit status, and communities as a business model.  They have a coaching conversation centered around prioritizing time with all the shoulds in business, being with not knowing, and how to foster creativity and innovation.  Jenn calls out the fallacy of the “self-made man,” and calls in that she is a “community-made woman.”Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about The Pledgetts:  https://thepledgettes.com/Connect with Jenn Uhen:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepledgettesConnect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Becky Migas, Founder of Women in Sustainability, about the interconnectedness of the environmental and health care crises, and the impacts of racism and sexism on both issues.  They discuss the value of community, the high level of burnout in those doing environmental work, and the power of taking space and time to be intentional.  They examine the various facets of work to do to create more diverse and inclusive spaces, including the internal, interpersonal, community, and systemic work, as well as the role of power in doing this.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Connect with Becky Migas:  mailto:becky@womeninsustainability.orgLearn more about Women in Sustainability:  https://womeninsustainability.org/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/isheCheck out the Tema Okun website and article on white supremacy culture:  https://www.whitesupremacyculture.info/characteristics.html

Episode Description:  Join Karen as she talks with Sara Flores, Founder of In Growth Lies Beauty, about the challenges of starting and running a health coaching business, including imposter syndrome, scarcity mindset, and the effects of capitalism on defining success.  They also discuss the impacts of parenthood and “first trimester shenanigans” on entrepreneurship and being ok with not having all the answers.  Sara shares insights on diet culture, the myth of BMI, and non-inclusive ideals of beauty that are rooted in capitalism, white supremacist culture, patriarchy, and an over focus on production.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Sara Flores at In Growth Lies Beauty:  https://linktr.ee/ingrowthliesbeautyConnect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Carin Huebner, Founder of Carin Huebner, HEAL + GO PUBLIC, about the correlation between her work helping others heal and go public, and her own healing journey where she's learning it's ok to show up as an integrated, whole person.  She shares the impacts of being conditioned and indoctrinated as a woman, particularly from a religious perspective, and that owning a business has been a transformative experience.  Carin and Karen discuss several strategies for how she can trust herself and step out of the drama to get into action.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Carin Huebner and HEAL + GO PUBLIC:  carinhuebner.comConnect with Carin Huebner on Instagram: @carinhuebnerOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Priestess Shananda, Founder of The Divinity of Ananda Intuitive Consulting and Temple Crimson Lotus, about internal and external temples, tapping into intuition, and using rituals as access to our inner knowing and a way to create boundaries for self-care.  They discuss the impacts of a system not set up for women of color to be entrepreneurs and the value of stubbornness, persistence, and determination in attaining self-sufficiency and self-sovereignty.  They have a coaching conversation around how to organically find the right clients, alignment, and enjoying the journey.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about The Divinity of Ananda Intuitive Consulting and Temple Crimson Lotus:  https://linktr.ee/thedivinityofanandaConnect with Priestess Shananda:  https://www.instagram.com/priestessshananda/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Deneisha Thompson, Founder of 4 Impact Consulting, about the importance and impacts of culture shifting work, living your values in an embodied way, and awareness in organizations.  Deneisha shares thoughts on how we need to do more with more, and the effects being a queer black daughter of immigrants who grew up in poverty had on her experiences as a business owner.  They discuss working on a business versus in a business, protecting intellectual property, and growing a digital presence in an aligned way.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about  Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Anna Burrell, Co-founder of Twiggs & Co. and 2023 Denver Mayoral Candidate, about the triple bottom line, sourcing solutions to community challenges from within the community, and using her campaign as an opportunity to “call in” folx.  They discuss the importance of dismantling internalized oppressive beliefs and conditioning, as well as creating operations within business aligned to a transformed context.  They have a coaching conversation around how to scale by working on your business instead of only in your business.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Connect with Anna:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-burrell89/Learn more about Anna's campaign:  https://annafordenver.com/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen chats with Claire Jones, founder of Liminal Clarity, about the power of ritual practices and the value of social networks when starting a business.  They discuss cultivating know, like, and trust to build a community, the impacts of being a woman in business, and the value of a “hell no” in business.  Claire shares her musings on the shift to a “creative supporting economy” and the implications for business.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about and connect with Claire:  https://linktr.ee/liminalclarityConnect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Rowen Thomas, Founder of Rowen's Consulting, LLC, about the value of conflict for learning and growing and the need to get more comfortable with conflict.  They discuss the commercialization of justice movements, worker-owned cooperatives, and entering entrepreneurship without access to resources.  They wrap up with a coaching conversation around maintaining the motivation to consistently perform certain tasks within their business.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about and connect with Rowen:  https://linktr.ee/mxrowenConnect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen and Michelle Fox, Founder of The Bridge Studio, discuss the ins and outs of running an unconventional business as a creative social entrepreneur, including building reciprocal relationships, asking for help, and when to bring in her convictions with her clients.  Michelle also shares about Evolution Design, her value-centered approach to creating systems change.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleffox/Learn more about The Bridge Studio:  https://www.thebridgestudio.org/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Lauren L.A. Zwicky, Founder of Hair by L.A. Zwicky and Owner/Operator of Scorpio Palace, about being a multi-hyphenate creative and business owner, including bringing all of the things together and balancing creativity and process with being a longtime perfectionist.  They discuss redefining failure, finding aligned mentorship in a competitive industry, and the challenges of being on the front edge of change.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Hair by LA Zwicky:  www.lazwicky.com Learn more about Scorpio Palace:  www.Scorpiopalace.comConnect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Dr. Bre Gentile, Founder of Dr. G's Lab, about the messiness of starting a business and the evolution of a limitless business.  They discuss how to bring more empathy and humanism into how we run our businesses, and the effects of having “so much of what women do… pathologized.”  Lastly, they explore scaling and becoming the owner of your business.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Dr. G's Lab:  https://www.drgslab.com/Connect with Bre:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bregentile/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with Leanne Alaman, Founder of Embodied Contribution Consulting, about anti-oppression healing as paradigm-shifting equity work, as well as the power of using discernment in business.  They discuss the impacts of internalized oppression and paternalism as an entrepreneur, and the importance of community and asking for help.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Connect with Leanne Alaman:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-alaman/Learn more about Embodied Contribution Consulting:  https://www.embodiedcontribution.com/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen hears from Teju Ravilochan, Founder of GatherFor, on how those closest to a problem are the ones with their own solutions.  He shares several lessons he's learned through GatherFor, including the relationship between poverty and exclusion, the power of mutual support, and how to heal the wounds that tell us that we can't trust those around us.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about GatherFor:  http://gatherfor.org/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen talks with her business partner, Kayla Wright, Director of Marketing at Kite + Dart Group.  Kayla shares the trials and tribulations of being a millennial woman business owner, as well as the process of losing what she had been working on her whole life and needing to reinvent herself.  They discuss bringing in emotions and intuition to their business.  Karen and Kayla have a coaching session around self-worth and the value of work.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Kayla Wright:  @TheKaylaWright on social mediaConnect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Synopsis:  Karen talks with Sarita Parikh, Founder of Mind, Body & Play Therapies, about how to create systems for your business that embrace working with who you truly are, as well as how important balance is as a business owner.  They discuss the impacts, both positive and negative, of being an Indian-American running a business in the healthcare industry, as well as the challenges of running a business in healthcare that's committed to culturally responsive healthcare.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Connect with Sarita Parikh:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarita-parikh-glowandgather/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Synopsis:  Karen talks with Diana Merkel, Founder of PS.Design, about the iterative nature of business, the challenges of communicating new and innovative business practices and offerings, and the power of storytelling and alignment for branding.  They also discuss ways to lean into perfectionism and going after big, crazy ideas.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about PS.Design:  https://ps.design/Connect with Diana on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/psdotdesign/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  In this episode, Karen talks with Erica Wright, Founder of Community Rooted, about the empowerment of owning her own company and the freedom of not being in predominantly white spaces.  They dive into the intersection of education and entertainment, and how it can be used to create social impact, as well as the realities of stage fright and imposter syndrome.  Connect with the Juneteenth Music Festival in Denver, CO.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Community Rooted:  communityrooted.comConnect with Erica:  erica@communityrooted.comLearn more about the Juneteenth Music Festival:  https://www.juneteenthmusicfestival.com/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

In this episode, the tables are turned, and Karen shares her story behind her journey to Kite + Dart Group and the difference she's making at the company.  She discusses the thread of activism through her professional career, how her unique journey landed her here, and how it all weaves together to be an expression of entrepreneurial activism.  She and Carin Huebner, founder of Public Good Media, discuss how to be the biggest contribution they can be, the guiding powers of synchronicity and intuition, the transformative power of owning a business, and the secret sauce to making it all work for you.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:Karen discusses the nuances of DEI work with Syah B., Founder of Syah B. Consulting, including the need to do deep work, internal versus external work, and the importance of empathy and authenticity.  They dive into the challenges of having an entrepreneurial mindset, accountability, and imposter syndrome as an entrepreneur.  Lastly, they look at ways to increase brand presence in authentic, aligned, and intentional ways.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Syah B. Consulting:  https://www.deepdivedei.com/Connect with Syah:  syahb.consulting@gmail.comConnect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Join Karen as she talks with Tania Chairez, founder of Convivir Colorado, a leadership program for immigrant, refugee, and first generation youth that helps them channel their leadership through the lens of their migrant journey, so they can strengthen their sense of self and continue practicing agency as they make a positive impact on their Colorado communities.  Karen and Tania discuss the challenges Tania has faced starting an organization as a person with numerous marginalized identities, including not having her experience and knowledge be trusted, not having the privilege of social capital, and creating a workplace where self-care is valued and a reality.  They also dive into the challenges of creating a community-focused culture in a virtual world.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Convivir Colorado:  https://www.convivircolorado.org/Connect with Tania Chairez on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tania-chairez/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Karen discusses with Jenny Medrano, Founder of Jenny Medrano Coaching, the effects of white supremacy culture on BIPOC women and femmes in terms of professionalism and defining what success is.  They discuss the influence of perfectionism when starting a new business, the importance of listening to intuition and being authentic in business, and strategies for how to work on her business to grow it when she's spending so much time with her clients.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Jenny Medrano Coaching:  https://www.jennymedranocoaching.com/Connect with Jenny:  https://linktr.ee/jennymedranocoachingConnect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Episode Description:  Join Karen as she talks with co-conspirator Julianna Nelson, Founder, CEO, and Strategy Specialist at Phillinnova.  Karen and Julianna discuss the importance of bringing an equity and social justice lens to our work in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors, as well as contributions from the regenerative leadership space.  They dive into challenges of isolation as an entrepreneur, how to scale with integrity, and what success really means.Links:Schedule an Exploratory Call with Karen: https://calendly.com/karenbartlett/30minLearn more about Kite + Dart Group:  www.kiteanddartgroup.comRegister for an upcoming event:  https://www.eventbrite.com/o/the-kite-dart-group-16435043586Learn more about Phillinnova:  https://www.phillinnova.com/Connect with Julianna on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliannanelsonsocialimpact/Connect with Carin Huebner at Public Good Media:  publicgood.mediaOriginal music credit goes to DJ Ishe:  https://soundcloud.com/ishe

Hello, and welcome to Now & Center: Entrepreneurial Voices from the Margin.  I'm your host, Karen Bartlett, and I'd love to share with you the inspiration for Now & Center.  We know that the predominant voices in the business world have been privileged, white, cis-het male voices.  These voices have created a business culture rooted in transactionalism, extraction, and dehumanization.  Now & Center is a space to bring forth a new set of voices in the business world.  The time is now to center the voices that have been marginalized.  WE are the new voices in business.  Join us to learn from a diverse and inclusive community of entrepreneurs who have a wealth of experience and are rewriting the rules for business to center humans, social change, and standing in our authenticity and power.I'm a longtime educator, an entrepreneurial activist, a business development strategist, a coach, a consultant, and a community organizer.  While I wear a lot of hats, I spend the majority of my time working with other entrepreneurial activists; business owners who are not only committed to creating social change through their talents, but to changing the very nature of how business is done in our capitalist culture.  I work with business owners who range in how they identify, from women to BIPOC to LGBTQ+ and nuero-divergent.  Our work centers on co-creating liberation, freedom, and power, as well as results, in and through their businesses.  The best part is that it's all built on them staying true to their values, commitments, and authenticity.I'll be dropping a new episode weekly where you can hear the stories of these amazing business owners.  You can hear what it's really like for them, learn from their struggles, and explore how they're working to create change in our world.Thanks for joining me on this journey!