Julie Johnston: From $50 Tasks to $50K Thinking: How to Buy Back Your Time
Most entrepreneurs aren’t drowning in work because they lack ambition. They’re stuck doing too much of the wrong kind of work. Sarah Lockwood talks with Julie Johnston, the founder of Rhino Squad, about what it looks like to operate from your zone of genius. They unpack the mindset traps that keep founders stuck in the […]
Fractured Attention vs. Deep Work: Team Productivity Expert Jenna Piché on Fixing “Busy” Culture
Most teams aren’t drowning in work. They’re drowning in distractions. Sarah Lockwood is joined by Jenna Piché, the founder of First Light Time Management Coaching, for a timely conversation about team productivity, deep work, and sharpening your leadership focus. With the year halfway over, it’s a good moment to stop and ask: Are you making […]
The 10X Implementation Circle: Putting Inspiration To Work
Most entrepreneurs say they want to think bigger, but only a few actually build the systems, community, and habits that make those impossible goals inevitable. Fresh off the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit, Sarah Lockwood and Alex Raymond came home with more than just notes. They came home with decisions. In this episode, they talk through what […]
Sarah Lockwood: Meet the New Host of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast
Most podcasts talk tactics, but The Conscious Entrepreneur turns the spotlight inward. This episode marks a new beginning for The Conscious Entrepreneur as Alex Raymond passes the mic to Sarah Lockwood, the show’s new host. They reflect on the recent summit in Boulder and the kind of conversations that matter most to this community, the […]
David Johns: Guard Your Joy
Guarding your joy while leading high-stakes work is not optional. It is the only way to last. Dr. David Johns sits down with Alex Raymond for a conversation on what it means to lead without losing yourself. What keeps you grounded when the work feels endless? How do you stay in the fight without letting […]
Brian Dubow: Mood Follows Action
Happiness isn’t a finish line; it’s the system you build every day to actually enjoy being alive. Brian Dubow had the career, the money, the validation, and none of it made him feel fulfilled. So he stepped off the path, studied the science of happiness, and rebuilt his life from the inside out. In this […]
What to Expect at The 2025 Conscious Entrepreneur Summit
Most entrepreneurs want exponential growth. Few pause long enough to ask what’s quietly getting in the way. In this episode, Alex Raymond shares what’s ahead for the Conscious Entrepreneur Summit, happening May 28th and 29th in Boulder, Colorado. This is the one event built entirely around the well-being of entrepreneurs, and it’s designed for those […]
John Sampogna: The Entrepreneur’s Mental Balance Sheet
Building a business is one thing; holding your vision steady through growth, pressure, and uncertainty is something else entirely. Alex Raymond sits down with John Sampogna, the co-founder and CEO of Wondersauce, to talk about what the entrepreneurial journey really demands once the excitement wears off. John shares how he built a 100-person agency, why […]
Garry Ridge: Being A Dumb-Ass Is Your Superpower
Real leadership isn’t being the smartest person in the room. It’s creating the kind of culture where people feel safe enough to say, “I don’t know.” In this episode, Alex Raymond talks with Garry Ridge, the former CEO of WD-40 and the author of “Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It.” Garry shares how a moment of […]
Brian Dally: Nobody Cares About Your Crappy Little Startup
Building a business with purpose will push you to grow in ways you probably didn’t expect. What happens when your ambition outpaces your timing? Or when your team starts breaking down and you realize the real issue starts with you? In this episode, Alex Raymond talks with Brian Dally, the co-founder and CEO of Groundfloor, […]
