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The landscape of the business world is changing for the better and to help people prioritize family, personal life, and passion. Not only do these changes make for better employees, but they also improve the overall quality of their lives. Today's guest is an incredible entrepreneur whose mission is to help other business leaders lead with purpose! Meghan French Dunbar joins us today to discuss her impressive career, the book she's just written, self-care, and so much more! Join us as we delve into the power of women in the workplace, even touching on the often feared ‘P' word (patriarchy), and discuss what men can learn from female leaders in business. We go on to talk about how workplace culture is evolving with younger generations before Meghan shares her suggestions for helping people be more vulnerable in group networking settings. Meghan even tells us what to expect from her in the near future. Finally, our guest tells us where to find her online. To hear all this and even be reminded of the power and importance of listening, be sure to tune in now!Guest Bio:Meghan French Dunbar is a purpose-driven business leader and the founder of Conscious Company Magazine. She launched the magazine in 2015 with the mission of highlighting businesses that make a positive impact. After navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship, including burnout, she sold the company in 2017 and served as CEO until 2020. Meghan now leads Tide Turn Labs (formerly Women Led), a community for purpose-driven business leaders, co-founded Stakeholder Business, and has written her first book, This Isn't Working, set for release in August 2025.Key Points From This Episode: [00:19] A quick catch-up with Mike and Laura and what their holiday plans are.[09:15] Welcoming Meghan French Dunbar to the show and a bit about what she does. [11:14] Meghan tells us about what led her to start her business magazine. [15:35] A breakdown of her book and what inspired her to write it. [21:09] How Meghan takes care of herself in between creating her work. [29:21] What women bring to leadership, how men can learn from them, and the dangers of patriarchy. [42:01] How the landscape of workplace culture is evolving with younger generations. [46:36] Where to pre-order Meghan's book and what's next for her career. [51:02] Meghan shares some suggestions for helping people open up at group networking events. [59:33] Where listeners can interact with Meghan online. [01:02:52] Some key takeaways from today's conversation.  Quotes: “We feel like we don't have permission in society to, like, take time off and be with our families and like, do these sorts of things, and sometimes, when one person does them, then someone else feels like it's okay to do them.” — Meghan French Dunbar [0:26:09] “[Women] have to learn how to express all of the traits that men have been brought up to express. So, we learn how to. – We speak masculine traits and feminine traits, which in reality is just human traits – that we all should have learned how to express in the beginning.” — Meghan French Dunbar [0:32:29] “The number one predictor of longevity in human life is social connections, meaningful, deep, rich social connections.” — Meghan French Dunbar [0:52:24]RESOURCES: [12:42] Conscious Company Media on LinkedIn[46:37]Preorder This Isn't Working[47:18] Tide Turn Labs[52:21] Harvard Longitudinal Study[57:20] Susan Griffin-Black on LinkedIn[59:41] Stakeholder Business FOLLOW: Follow Meghan French Dunbar:WebsiteLinkedInInstagram  FOLLOW:Follow Laura Eich:LinkedInFacebookInstagram Follow Mike McFall:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookXInstagram Follow BIGGBY® COFFEE & LifeLabTM:WebsiteFacebookXInstagramLinkedInAbout LifeLabTM ABOUT LOVE IN LEADERSHIP:At the Life You Love LaboratoryTM and BIGGBY® COFFEE, we're out to prove that financial success and healthy workplace culture aren't two separate goals. BIGGBY® COFFEE's own cultural transformation is proof that not only is it possible to have a successful company where people aren't miserable at work, but that the happier your people are, the more your business will grow. Each week, join host Laura Eich, Chief Purpose Officer at BIGGBY® COFFEE, and her co-host and BIGGBY® COFFEE co-CEO Mike McFall as they're joined by guests from around the world to learn how they are fostering a culture of love and growth in the world's most innovative and people-centric companies. Get inspired. Get real. Get ready to transform workplace culture in America with us. This is the Love in Leadership podcast.Learn more at: loveinleadershippodcast.com ABOUT THE HOSTS:Mike McFall began his journey with BIGGBY® COFFEE as a minimum-wage barista at the original store in East Lansing in 1996. Over the span of 23 years, alongside business partner Bob Fish, he has helped create one of the great specialty coffee brands in America. Today Mike is co-CEO with Bob, and BIGGBY® COFFEE has over 250 stores open throughout the Midwest that sell tens of thousands of cups of coffee each day. But more importantly to Mike and BIGGBY® COFFEE, the company is a profoundly people-first organization.Mike is also the author of Grind, a book which focuses on early-stage businesses and how to establish positive cash flow. Laura Eich is BIGGBY® COFFEE's Chief People Officer, having worked in a variety of roles at BIGGBY® COFFEE for the last 11+ years. She helped launch BOOST, the department at BIGGBY® COFFEE which ultimately became LifeLabTM — BIGGBY® COFFEE's in-house culture cultivation team designed to help people be the best versions of themselves and help companies support them along the way. In her role, Laura helps people build lives that they love through the process of building profitable businesses and robust, growth-filled careers.

As business owners, we pride ourselves on being ‘busy'.It's the ‘I should' mentality which includes being tired, under resourced and can take the energy and joy out of what we do.Meghan French Dunbar is an entrepreneur, author and consultant who had a story that involved all of it until she took a look at all of it, and decided she not only ‘should' have more, she needed more.In this episode, we talk about the mindset behind doing more, and simple questions and daily hacks to use as a way of examining the process. HIGHLIGHTS:05:11 Meghan's diverse interests and reasons for exploring different mediums09:14 The pressures and expectations faced by women in business and society13:05 Sacrificing Happiness for Success16:28 Busyness as a Mask for Depression and Discontentment25:45 Prioritizing Family Time over Work28:03 Consistency in sleep schedule as a game-changer32:04 Investing in ourselves through experiences and self-care34:39 The norm of prioritizing results over joy and funMEGHAN'S LINKS:Meghan's WebsiteLinkedInALISON'S LINKS:Check out the ULTIMATE PODCASTSGet your copy of Alison's Retreat ChecklistEMAIL MEVISIT MY WebsiteFIND ME on FacebookFOLLOW ME on TwitterFOLLOW ME on InstagramEXPLORE OUR RETREATS HERE!JOIN OUR GROUP HERE If you are a health/fitness/wellness entrepreneur, or a coachINNOVATION AVENUE: Fitness & Self-Care Revolution on FacebookANDROID USERS leave a REVIEW on PODCHASERAPPLE USERS leave a REVIEW on APPLE PODCASTS

This thoughtful conversation with Meghan French Dunbar explores the many barriers womxn face when confronted with starting and maintaining a business. From burnout to sharing resources amongst other womxn, Meghan has dedicated her life to reorienting the understanding of achievement to one that expresses love & purpose. 4.08- How can we make workplaces a place of healing? 9.20-Systemic issues for women in business 17:11 -Purpose: Get Clear 29:17 -Burn Out: Exhausting your purpose 34:48 -The Seed to Authentic Purpose To follow Meghan French Dunbar's work, go to her https://www.meghanfrenchdunbar.com/ (website)

How long can an entrepreneur grind out late hours and long working weekends before they crash and burn? Today co-founder of Conscious Company magazine Meghan French Dunbar joins us to paint a contrast of burnout business habits and enlightened entrepreneurship. Building a company had her lying awake with scary chest pains at 32, but now she’s a full time mom creating multiple conscious businesses working just 25 hours per WEEK. Tune in for our best tips on restructuring your business for sanity, freedom, and wellness!

I read about Meghan French Dunbar in a book The Healing Organization: Awakening the Conscience of Business to Help Save the World written by Raj Sisodia and Michael J. Gelb. After reading her story, I knew Meghan would be an outstanding guest for the Business Builders Show. I was right, however since the book was released Meghan has taken several new paths in her personal and professional life. It is a fascinating discussion.Listen for comments about "how we fantasize entrepreneurship" and "zone of genius". Be sure to listen to the end.......You can learn more about Meghan at meghanfrenchdunbar.com. Connect with her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MegFrenchDunbar and on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/I see incredible things in Meghan's future. You will want to stay in touch with her and her new journey.Thanks for listening. I welcome your comments and questions. You can call or text me at 570 815 1626. Email me at marty@martywolffbusinesssolutions.com. Please consider subscribing to the Business Builders Show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your fav podcast app. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

See Full Show Notes here: https://growensemble.com/conscious-company-media-meghan-dunbar/ Meghan French Dunbar is the CEO and co-founder of Conscious Company Media - the nation’s leading media company dedicated to purpose-driven businesses and social enterprises. Conscious Company Media produces national events, such as the World-Changing Women’s Summit, the Conscious Company Leaders’ Forum (a forum dedicated to training leaders to use business as a force for good), and Their flagship product, Conscious Company Magazine, which was the first nationally distributed print publication in the U.S. to focus exclusively on sustainable and conscious business practices.  While Meghan’s role transitioned from doing everything in start-up land to editor-in-chief of the magazine to focusing on her responsibilities as CEO, she has learned a lot about herself and her passions and skills. Meghan has determined that her true zone of genius is in bringing people together to have thoughtful, deep conversations, providing people with the knowledge and tactics needed to change their lives. While she loves helping all kinds of people, her real focus is on allowing women to be more authentic, feminine leaders in the mission-driven business space, which is why she developed both the summit and her podcast. But she could not have done this alone. Meghan emphasizes the power of community, and how important it is to surround yourself with people who share common experiences with you and believe in similar values. Four years ago, she founded a group of seven female CEOs who continue to meet and share their thoughts on being a woman in this space every other month. She also offers insights she has learned from both male and female business owners who have inspired her on this journey through the space. In this episode, Meghan shares her journey with us, discussing her experience co-founding Conscious Company Media, lessons learned along the way, her thoughts on community, and her deep-rooted passion for connecting with, empowering, and supporting impact-driven women to help them make their mark by making a difference. 

It's over a week now since we got back from Alptitude, our retreat for leaders and professionals. Alptitude is for people who want to make space for themselves so that they can get clear on their next steps. It's a time to get away from the noise of the everyday in order to hear that inner voice called our intuition. In this episode of the podcast I talk to Meghan French Dunbar, founder of Conscious Company Media. One of the things that we discuss towards the end of the episode is the need for leaders and team members to turn up as their best selves. This requires self knowledge and being more conscious about who we are. This is the work. And this kind of work requires time, space and safety. In the episode we also talk about what a conscious business is and discuss the extra challenges that come up when running one. How do we stay true to what we believe and the vision we want to create but also still make it sustainable and work within the current business paradigm The number one thing that founders of mission driven businesses have said that they wished they had done at the beginning was have a substantiated business model that would drive enough revenue to keep going There are many types of conscious business but fundamentally it is a business that has a higher purpose beyond profit and takes all stakeholders into account, not just shareholders Social impact investors that invest because of the purpose do exists but they're hard to find and when push comes to shove they're still strongly influenced by ROI and metrics When you're a conscious business you're not only trying to hit your financial metrics but also your impact metrics, which adds to the complexity Impact investors have wonderful intentions but they also put double the pressure on the entrepreneur because of the extra metrics they need to hit When it comes to impact there are some things that just can't be measured When you have a gut feeling about an investor: listen, listen, listen. They need to walk the talk When you're reactive in business it can feel like a pinball machine and you're the pinball Be aware of your emotional state Are you above the line or below the line - receptive or closed down? As leaders we need to show up as the best versions of ourselves: being able to consciously respond rather than just react The one of the most common things that business leaders say is that you should listen to your intuition and your gut Give space for that inner voice to speak Meditate and journal regularly and look for patterns As a leader you get the organisation you deserve and your organisation can only grow as much as you do Leaders should model the behaviour that you expect in your organisation If your behaviour and actions don't align with the values you espouse you break the trust with your employees and partners Top three bits of advice from business leaders: take care of yourself, take care of yourself, take care of yourself. Identify the things make you a thriving human and do them Your energy is your own responsibility The only thing that I would gift my younger entrepreneur self is to not hold it so heavily and bring levity, joy and fun to what you're doing If it's not going to matter in 5 years don't spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it https://consciouscompanymedia.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/ https://stagen.com/ https://ahappy.link/15commitments

Meghan French Dunbar is the founder of Conscious Company Magazine. Meghan saw the importance of making a difference in the lives of others. She discovered the power of business to be a force for good in the world through her work at the Environmental Defense Fund and then deepened her sense of purpose at the Presidio Graduate School. Megan will share how to be a world-changing woman connected to purpose, planet, all while holding the roles of wife, entrepreneur, and motherhood.   Key Takeaways: [:01] Carley Hauck introduces herself as the founder of Living Well Awake, the new Shine podcast, and the sponsor of this episode, RSF Social Finance [2:08] Carley reflects on the 40,000 acres of Amazon rainforests that are on fire and the current state of the world ecosystem and offers encouragement for the future. [4:28] Carley introduces Meghan French Dunbar, CEO of Conscious Company Media, which focuses on sustainability, careers, and business. [6:25] Meghan shares the path that led her to starting a company that produces a magazine for the next generation that focuses on sustainable, conscious, purpose driven business. [8:12] TRU Colors Brewery is one company that has inspired Meghan by their efforts to change a community for the better by working with local gangs. [12:36] Bravery, vulnerability, and authenticity are three words that Carley uses to describe Meghan, and they discuss how any leader can cultivate these characteristics to be true to themselves and more effective in their leadership. [20:01] New leaders and emerging entrepreneurs can learn from the mistakes Meghan made, including telling yourself a different story when things get hard, taking care of yourself, spending time in nature, and nurturing relationships. [26:10] Meghan’s recipe for resilience in light of motherhood starts with strengthening her family relationships and setting intentions for what you want an experience to be. [32:57] Meghan’s values including expressing and receiving love and valuing exploration and lifelong learning. [34:58] Surrounding yourself with like minded people and giving yourself permission to take time off from your work will strengthen your ability to lead effectively and with love. [40:41] Meghan’s excitement about motherhood centers around her opportunity to help shape a better world for the future of her son. [45:39] All about Spectrum — the premier gathering of multicultural changemakers creating an inclusive impact economy. [50:10] The capabilities of the up and coming generation gives Meghan hope about the future of the world and business. [52:43] Carley encourages listeners to connect with her and to leave a review for her podcast so that it can inspire even more listeners.   This Episode Sponsored By: RSF Social Finance   Resources: Living Well Awake Website Living Well Awake newsletter www.livingwellawake.com/developing-people www.livingwellawake.com/executive-coaching Carley Hauck on Instagram Carley Hauck on LinkedIn Lead From Light Daily Rituals Conscious Company Media World Changing Women Podcast TRU Colors Brewery Spectrum

There is a continual trend towards companies thinking and operating in a more “conscious” way. And while there is the desire in many companies to do so, not all are able to fulfill on that promise. But those that do end up taking a more comprehensive approach to delivering a spectrum of positive effects have been proven to outperform the market financially.   Meghan French Dunbar is Co-founder and CEO of Conscious Company Media, the nation’s leading multi-media hub dedicated to purpose-driven businesses and social enterprises. The company’s flagship product — Conscious Company Magazine — was the first nationally distributed print publication in the U.S. to focus exclusively on sustainable and conscious business practices.   Meghan has dedicated her life to using business as a driving force for positive change in the world. And in this episode, she shares the career journey that brought her to the Conscious Business world, as well as her perspective on what the conscious business movement is and what it takes to deliver sustainable benefits for people and the planet, as well as yourself – not just your business – all to help everyone move forward.   Learn more, and find the complete show notes, at flywheelassociates.com/podcast (http://flywheelassociates.com/podcast/) .   Resources: Connect with Meghan via Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/) Learn more about Conscious Company Media (https://consciouscompanymedia.com/)      Subscribe to the Strategic Momentum podcast: On Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/strategic-momentum/id1261436986?mt=2) On the Google Play Store (https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Ime3k7finzrap7xqdhtewtqogk4) On Stitcher Radio (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/music-evo-review/strategic-momentum?refid=stpr) On Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/37gZozvPDvEaQwSs3fqvKl?si=gU8O7_UFScWfkFUf3x1Tmw) Strategic Momentum is produced by (http://crate.media/)

It's over a week now since we got back from Alptitude, our retreat for leaders and professionals. Alptitude is for people who want to make space for themselves so that they can get clear on their next steps. It's a time to get away from the noise of the everyday in order to hear that inner voice called our intuition. In this episode of the podcast I talk to Meghan French Dunbar, founder of Conscious Company Media. One of the things that we discuss towards the end of the episode is the need for leaders and team members to turn up as their best selves. This requires self knowledge and being more conscious about who we are. This is the work. And this kind of work requires time, space and safety. In the episode we also talk about what a conscious business is and discuss the extra challenges that come up when running one. How do we stay true to what we believe and the vision we want to create but also still make it sustainable and work within the current business paradigm The number one thing that founders of mission driven businesses have said that they wished they had done at the beginning was have a substantiated business model that would drive enough revenue to keep going There are many types of conscious business but fundamentally it is a business that has a higher purpose beyond profit and takes all stakeholders into account, not just shareholders Social impact investors that invest because of the purpose do exists but they're hard to find and when push comes to shove they're still strongly influenced by ROI and metrics When you're a conscious business you're not only trying to hit your financial metrics but also your impact metrics, which adds to the complexity Impact investors have wonderful intentions but they also put double the pressure on the entrepreneur because of the extra metrics they need to hit When it comes to impact there are some things that just can't be measured When you have a gut feeling about an investor: listen, listen, listen. They need to walk the talk When you're reactive in business it can feel like a pinball machine and you're the pinball Be aware of your emotional state Are you above the line or below the line - receptive or closed down? As leaders we need to show up as the best versions of ourselves: being able to consciously respond rather than just react The one of the most common things that business leaders say is that you should listen to your intuition and your gut Give space for that inner voice to speak Meditate and journal regularly and look for patterns As a leader you get the organisation you deserve and your organisation can only grow as much as you do Leaders should model the behaviour that you expect in your organisation If your behaviour and actions don't align with the values you espouse you break the trust with your employees and partners Top three bits of advice from business leaders: take care of yourself, take care of yourself, take care of yourself. Identify the things make you a thriving human and do them Your energy is your own responsibility The only thing that I would gift my younger entrepreneur self is to not hold it so heavily and bring levity, joy and fun to what you're doing If it's not going to matter in 5 years don't spend more than 5 minutes worrying about it https://consciouscompanymedia.com/ (https://consciouscompanymedia.com/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghanfrenchdunbar/) https://stagen.com/ (https://stagen.com/) https://ahappy.link/15commitments

What do small, voluntarily responsible businesses need in order to compete with huge conventional companies that capitalize on being able to legally cut corners? What is "Social Intrapreneurship"? Meghan French Dunbar, Co-Founder and CEO of Conscious Company Media, shares her wisdom with you today.   Thanks for bringing your light. Hit SUBSCRIBE, and together let's explore what it takes to bring our eco ideas to life and thrive in every sense of the word.   HIGHLIGHTS: [5:05] Why the words "BUSINESS" and "CORPORATIONS" almost automatically are associated with greed and corruption. [10:20] Using "Social Intrapraneurship" to inspire change from within existing companies. [13:15] Top 3 challenges Meghan commonly sees conscious businesses face today. [14:30] Meghan: "To... start a company is crazy enough, but social entrepreneurs often care so much about the purpose about what they're doing that they work even harder than traditional entrepreneurs… they hang on longer because they believe so much in what they're doing." [15:50] How conscious companies can compete with conventional big corporations. [25:00] Meghan: "That moment when you're 100% sure you should give up... that's when you should dig in and put your head down."   Find the full show notes with links and resources at www.greendreamer.com, and share your #1 takeaway from the episode tagging our featured guest and me @KameaChayne to spread the light and to let us know you're tuning in!

Conscious Company Media shares inspiring, cutting edge stories about business as a force for good, hosts educational events and workshops, and connects talented individuals with purpose-driven work, all with the higher purpose of making the business world more conscious. Conscious Company Magazine, our flagship product, is the first print and digital publication in the US that focuses solely on sustainable business. Sold nationwide at Whole Foods Market, Barnes and Noble, Kroger, Sprouts, and more, this publication has quickly become the voice of the conscious business movement. https://consciouscompanymedia.com https://consciouscompanymedia.com/womens-summit/ https://twitter.com/consciouscomag

This episode features an interview with Meghan French Dunbar, co-founder of Conscious Company Magazine. In this episode Meghan shares what the future of business as usual will look like, why she co-founded Conscious Company Magazine, and what it's like being a Co-CEO. Listen to this episode and more Built On Purpose podcast interviews at http://yscouts.com/podcast/

Click on the show title to read more and listen... Maren Keeley is a woman on a mission! Along with her business partner and dear friend, Meghan French Dunbar, she co-founded Conscious Company Magazine. The first issue was released in January of 2015, and as of this writing, they just released their sixth issue. As a change agent, it important to both clearly articulate an inspired vision AND demonstrate that it CAN be done. Join Dr. David and Maren for this stimulating and powerful conversation where they explore Maren’s personal journey, as well as discuss several important topics that anyone considering establishing a Conscious Company in today’s world must address. The post David Kamnitzer (http://www.cuttingedgedoc.com) .