Podcast appearances and mentions of dawn hancock

This episode dives into advocacy strategies for pregnancy and birth and infuses mindfulness practices throughout. We are joined by Dawn Hancock aka Nurse Dawn, a seasoned Labor and Delivery Nurse certified in Obstetric Nursing, Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, Certified Lactation Counselor, and Board Certified Nurse Coach.In this episode, we dive into the following:Advocacy strategies for pregnancy, labor, and beyondCommunication skills for birthing people and partners to use with the medical teamHow to make mindful decisions in pregnancy and laborUsing mindfulness to manage pain during laborMeditative tips for racing thoughtsDon't forget to check out the blog postYou can find more about Dawn's work at: www.pivotalbirth.com And follow her on TikTok at @pivotalbirthResources mentioned:>>  FREE Clear Your Birth Fears Guide>>  FREE WORKSHOP: 3 Essentials for Having an Empowering Birth>>  A Path to A Powerful Birth Class************************Get 20% off your first monthly subscription with NEEDED Vitamins 

It's almost the New Year, which means it's the perfect time to reflect on the first year of the Mission Driven Business podcast. In this special Year in Reflection episode, Brian re-lives some of the best moments from the first 21 episodes of the podcast. You'll hear some of the insights, strengths, and hope shared by the diverse podcast guests on their respective episodes. Brian also shares some of his favorite nuggets of wisdom, and he recounts how each guests' story ties into the larger podcast theme -- that you can make money and serve a purpose. Episode Highlights There is no one definition of mission-driven business. If you've listened to the podcast, you know that the first thing Brian asks his guests is to describe what a mission-driven business means to them. That's because mission-driven businesses are distinct, and everyone has a different answer. One of Brian's favorite answers came from Phuong Luong, who shared a quote she heard in grad school. “Don't ask yourself what the world needs,” she said. “Instead, ask yourself what makes you come alive and go do that. Because what the world needs is for more people to come alive.” Regardless of their definition, Brian makes sure listeners know that your business can make money and serve a purpose. It's a point echoed by many of the guests on the podcast. In the very first episode, Dawn Hancock summarized the principle by saying, “Profit does matter. It just doesn't have to be the only thing.” But Brian Floriani may have said it most succinctly in episode 18: “No margin. No mission.” Everyone has a different journey. Every entrepreneur on the show has had a different path to their career. Brian highlighted how in episode two, Bill Bynum credited his childhood experiences as fundamental to him later running one of the largest community development financial institutions (CDFIs) in the U.S. Other entrepreneurs had numerous twists on their paths running companies with purpose and profit. In episode 13, attorney Nici Kersey shared how running her own businesses wasn't something she planned, but came after her company let her go because of a military move. Nothing is perfect. Unforeseen circumstances are a given with entrepreneurial life. In episode 11, Lauren Klafke opened up about how her work and home life adjusted when her business started booming at the same time she was caring for a newborn and overseeing a house remodel. One way to navigate unforeseen circumstances is to know your values. Perhaps the best example yet of letting your values guide you is financial planner River Nice. In episode 20, River shared how their values first guided them to leave the corporate world and try their hand at entrepreneurship, then again when defining their niche. The result is that River's day-to-day work is aligned with their strengths and values. “I'm just so happy on a day-to-day basis,” River said. “Who knew life could be this good? It feels like bragging, but that's the point, right? The point of this podcast is that life can be this good, and you can do it, too.” Learn from the experts' experiences. While it's nice to hear about purpose and values, podcast listeners have most enjoyed learning the strategies and tactics guests rely upon to run their home and work lives. In episode 16, the owners of Columbus Running Company played up the importance of community, while in episode 3, Jacob Padrón praised the merits of asking for help. But Brian particularly appreciated the insights of Nici Kersey on how to let go of perfectionism: watch baseball. “Watching baseball made me really focus more on the fact that you don't have to be perfect,” Nici said. “These players are the best in the world at being a baseball player, and they mess up all the time, right?” Self-care isn't selfish. Brian always ends the episode by asking each guest to share anything surprising they've learned on their journey. One of the most commented lines ever on the podcast came from Pamela Capalad's answer to this very question. “Running a business mostly sucks,” she said in episode 5. While running a mission-driven can suck at times, all entrepreneurs on the podcast say the freedom and fulfillment are well worth pushing the uncertainty and overcoming the inevitable obstacles. But the grit needed to do that can be hard to learn, said Mark Suh in episode 21. “That belief in yourself has to be strong enough that you don't quit,” he said. While the year has been filled with wisdom, Brian's favorite piece of advice also came from the answer to this last question when Emlen praised the importance of self-care. In episode 10, Emlen explained how incorporating self-care into his regimented schedule has helped him ultimately have a more productive day. “It was the aspect of tracking over time that made me realize, when I do this, I was a better husband, I was a better dad, I was more patient with the kids,” he said. Resources + Links Brian's Social Media: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook  Episode 1: Socially Conscious Design with Dawn Hancock Episode 2: Advancing Opportunity in the Deep South with Bill Bynum Episode 3: Values-Based Leadership with Jacob Padrón Episode 4: Taking the Entrepreneurship Leap with Phuong Luong Episode 5:  Building Brunch & Budget with Pamela Capalad Episode 6: Eradicating Entrepreneurial Poverty with Ron Saharyan Episode 7: Being Profit First with Mike Michalowicz Episode 9: Launching a Family-Run Business with Chantel Valentene and Brian Mackin Episode 10: Systems and Self-Care with Emlen Miles-Mattingly Episode 11: Setting Boundaries with Lauren Klafke Episode 13: When the Entrepreneur Life Chooses You with Nici Kersey Episode 14: Living Your Passion with George Kinder Episode 15: Equitably Investing in Cannabis with Seke Ballard Episode 16: Running a Successful Retail Business with Columbus Running Company Episode 17: Success on the Second Try with Anna Murphy Episode 18: Social Enterprise for Literacy with Brian Floriani Episode 19: Humane Marketing with Sarah Santacroce Episode 20: Defining Your Niche with River Nice Episode 21: Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset with Mark Suh About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast  Brian Thompson, JD/CFP, is a tax attorney and certified financial planner who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

On the very first episode of the Mission Driven Business Podcast, Brian chats with Dawn Hancock, the founder of socially conscious creative studio Firebelly Design. Dawn shares how she built the studio from the ground up, while maintaining a focus on creating “Good Design For Good Reason.” In this episode, you'll learn the life event that compelled Dawn to create her company at age 25, the grit that led to the studio's two-decade-long winning streak, and Dawn's plans for the future.   Episode Highlights Put people first Dawn defines a mission-driven business as an organization that puts people first, and her studio Firebelly Design has been doing fulfilling that mantra since its founding in 1999. When making decisions, Dawn considers the impact of her business on people -- whether that's the work the studio produces or the clients that Firebelly takes on. “For me, it's not to say that profits don't matter, but it means putting people first,” Dawn said. She later added, “Profit does matter. It just doesn't have to be the only thing.”   Starting young can be an advantage Driven by a desire to create meaningful work and the loss of her father, Dawn founded Firebelly age 25. At the time, she figured she could always get another job if starting her own business didn't work out. She also had the advantage of few fixed responsibilities, such as a mortgage. “I had that young naivety,” Dawn said. “I didn't know what I didn't know, which ultimately was a huge plus to me.” Initially, Dawn wanted to make enough to cover her bills, while still being able to be selective in the studio's clients. More than 20 years later, her focus has expanded to include the wellbeing of more than a dozen people who work with her to create good design for good reason.   Know when to delegate Dawn had to learn the importance of delegation the hard way. About seven years into running Firebelly, Dawn took on all of the work herself for a big, high paying project. But when Dawn got stretched too thin, Firebelly ultimately got fired from the job. It was at that moment that Dawn learned the importance of relying on her team. “I have a team for a reason, and I trust them, so why am I not … just focusing on the clients, which is what I'm ultimately really good at?” she said. “That was a big ‘Aha' moment.” Since that key learning, Dawn's role at Firebelly has continued to evolve, and she is now in the process of planning her transition away from the company she founded. Dawn had already been trying to envision the future both for her personal life and for Firebelly, and when 2020 hit, her answer became clear. “I just had this moment where I realized I can hire somebody to replace myself,” she said. While Dawn hasn't found the right person to run Firebelly as of the podcast recording, she is excited about the prospect of delegating her latest role. “They can see and do things that I probably wouldn't have," she said.   Resources/Links https://www.firebellydesign.com Dawn's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dawnhancock Brian's Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianFinancial   About Brian and the Mission Driven Business Podcast  Brian Thompson, JD/CFP, is a tax attorney and certified financial planner who specializes in providing comprehensive financial planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of his passion for helping social entrepreneurs create businesses with purpose and profit. On the podcast, Brian talks with diverse entrepreneurs and the people who support them. Listeners hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help them build businesses that might just change the world, too.

Musical genius Dawn Hancock joins me to talk the fun and value of Enneagrams, her music career, and the importance of self-actualization. Also, we cry. Follow Dawn on Instagram → @thedawnhancock and Twitter → @thedawnhancock Listen to her music on Spotify, Apple Music, and Google Play. All her other goodies here → lnk.bio/eY5v UNSPONSORED PICKS → Find out your Enneagram Personality Type, learn more from the Enneagram Institute, read The Road Back to You by Ian Morgan Cron, get your shit together with help from Lacy Phillips, and read this Zen Habits article on The Subtle Power of Changing Your Identity. ⍆ Write in at thinkpiecing@gmail.com, send me a voicemail, and shop show merch. ⍆ Support the show here or at venmo.com/mrsgraceface ⍆ Follow Grace on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook or visit heathergracehancock.com to learn more. ⍆ Follow Think Piecing on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thinkpiecing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thinkpiecing/support

Hosted by Ken Napzok, co-creator of ForceCenter, The Napzok Files podcast feed is a collection of shows about life, the universe, and everything. (Douglas Adams would agree.) Each episode Ken welcomes the important, cool, and fancy people in his life onto the airwaves to explore, explain, and exclaim the interesting and entertaining. This is Life Ranked. Ken welcomes a guest. That guest has a list about a subject close to their heart. And the discussion begins... On Twitter: Ken Napzok (@KenNapzok) #LifeRanked Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-napzok-files/id643574849?mt=2 Also available on Podomatic Mobile, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play Music, Spotify, and iHeartRadio. Support The Napzok Files on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheNapzokFiles --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-napzok-files/support

Dawn Hancock! Chicago Design thought leader and righteous warrior for a better world and better design! Live from the late late afternoon show. https://www.firebellydesign.com/work https://www.firebellydesign.com/people https://www.firebellydesign.com/endeavors The Late, Late Afternoon Show will expose students to the best and the brightest across Chicago’s vivid cultural landscape. The class is taught through a talk show/interview format, allowing each week’s featured guest to share their life and work experiences in the arts. Students will race across the city to experience music venues, museums, theatres, performances, art exhibits, design shows and all the human-made beauty a world-class city’s culture provides.      

EPISODE 01 – DIVVY In this episode, we set out to uncover the story behind the widely-adored & massively successfully visual branding of the Divvy Bike Share Program here in Chicago. With over 7 million trips taken since its 2013 launch, a 31,000+ annual rider membership, and wickedly-devoted engaged fan base, Divvy has become one of the most cherished public programs the city has ever seen and the widely-recognized branding & visual identity, built around its clever logo, can be credited for much of its public adoption.   We met up with the principals of Firebelly Design, founder Dawn Hancock and creative director Will Miller at their Humboldt Park offices to discuss the origins of this project with the Chicago Dept of Transportation, their collaboration with IDEO for developing its name & launch logistics, the evolution of the brand’s widely-lauded logo, and the widely inventive design that the publicly-available user data has spawned.

Can design change the world? How can you make a difference through design? Learn about the many ways that artists can give back and make a big difference on the season finale of After the Jump with Grace Bonney. Grace is joined by Dawn Hancock of Firebelly Design for a discussion on how designers and artists can give back to the community in unconventional ways. Tune in and hear how you can help make change with your time, your products and your skills. What do you have to offer? Who do you want to help? Get in the spirit of giving on an insightful and charity themed episode of After the Jump. This program was brought to you by Mail Chimp.   “No matter what field you work in – there’s always a way to give back to people you care about and who most need it. Doing work that benefits the greater good always comes with benefits that are hard to replicate in other places.” [25:00] –Grace Bonney on After the Jump “Volunteering is an example where it’s not about how much money you have or a specific skill set – it can just be about your time and spending time with somebody who could use your experise. Finding a cause that really speaks to you is a great way to do that.” [12:00] –Dawn Hancock on After the Jump

Firebelly Design founder Dawn Hancock discusses what it means to be a socially conscious designer.

Our hosts interview Dawn Hancock, designer & social entrepreneur, of Firebelly Design. Recorded on 11/30/12. Dawn’s Links: Firebelly Design Firebelly Foundation Firebelly U Camp Firebelly Grant For Good Reason To Give @dawnhancock on Twitter @firebellydesign on Twitter @FirebellyU on Twitter Things We Mentioned: AIGA Chicago Mentorship Program AIGA Jacksonville Archeworks @deborahalden on Twitter Domtar Graphic Arts […]