In this episode of Higher Love with Megan, I delve into the complexities of sustainable entrepreneurship with Lara Sheldrake, a business mentor, community expert, and the founder of Found and Flourish.
Lara shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout and finding her path to becoming a business mentor, highlighting the profound impact of building a business that aligns with her values. She discusses the unique structure of Found and Flourish, its success in supporting impact-led founders, and the ripple effect of community support in the entrepreneurial journey.
Key Takeaways:
Building a sustainable business requires a focus on three key pillars: visibility, impact, and profit.
Aligning your values with your business actions is crucial for creating a fulfilling and impactful career.
Community support is essential for navigating the challenges and celebrating the successes of the entrepreneurial journey.
Episode Highlights:
07:51 - The importance of community in building a sustainable business.
13:40 - The power of redistributing wealth and investing in small businesses that align with your values.
30:00 - The challenges of being visible on social media and the importance of diversifying your online presence.
38:00 - The importance of self-care and grounding practices for sustaining your voice and activism.
44:33 - The importance of aligning your values with your business actions to avoid burnout and create a fulfilling career.
About the Guest:
Lara Sheldrake is a business mentor, community expert, and the founder of Found and Flourish, a platform that supports impact-led founders in building purposeful and profitable businesses. You can connect with Lara on Instagram at @FoundFlourish and @Lara_Sheldrake or through her website, foundandflourish.co.uk.
Episode Links:
Found and Flourish: foundandflourish.co.uk
Give a S@*t Movement: giveashit.substack.com
Empowering Voices Event: foundandflourish.co.uk/events
Connect with Megan:
Instagram: @HigherLove_withMegan
Website: www.higher-love.com
Podcast Music:
Good For You by THBD https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan
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This episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft (http://lucylucraft.co.uk )
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