Julie Penner: The Soul of Startups

Modern entrepreneurship demands conscious leadership. In the latest episode of “The Conscious Entrepreneur,” host Alex Raymond sits down with Julie Penner, a seasoned startup coach and investor who has worked with over a hundred early-stage companies. Together, they discuss the evolving role of founders and the new expectations they face. Julie shares her insights on […]

Jeff Benton and Brett Weinroth: Overcoming Stress with Coherence Healing

Do you feel you are on a tightrope walk between ambition and anxiety? Jeff Benton and Brett Weinroth, the dynamic duo behind Paragon Performance Evolution, share the message we all need to hear: stress isn’t dictated by what’s happening around us but by our body’s internal reactions. For entrepreneurs who may feel overwhelmed and dysregulated, […]

Dave Mayer: Creating the Life You Want

“Hustle culture is bullshit,” says Dave Mayer. And he knows a thing or two about suffering through hustle culture.  Alex Raymond sits down with Dave, the CEO and founder of Technical Integrity, to discuss his journey from burnout and exhaustion to building a successful business with a focus on cultural fit. Dave shares his personal […]

Gay Hendricks: Uncovering Your Zone of Genius

Super fans of “The Big Leap” will love this week’s episode – it’s the conversation with Gay Hendricks you’ve dreamed of having.  We are a lucky fly on the wall as our host, Alex Raymond, asks Gay Hendricks, the brilliant author behind “The Big Leap”, the questions you’ve probably had after reading the book. Gay […]

Beck Sydow: Consume Less, Create More

“How does mindfulness impact business?” In this episode, Beck Sydow delves into the heart of conscious entrepreneurship, discussing burnout, the role of emotions in business,  shadow work’s transformative potential and the inverse relationship between consumption and creativity. Sharing personal experiences with burnout, Alex and Beck highlight the critical need for self-awareness and timely self-care. They […]

Matt McCall: How to Become a Conscious Venture Capitalist

Are you tired of the adversarial relationship between entrepreneurs and investors? Matt McCall, a seasoned VC with 28 years of experience, offers a refreshing perspective on the traditional relationship dynamics we’ve come to expect. In this episode, Matt shares his unique approach to investing, where he not only provides funding but also coaching to help […]

Lizelle van Vuuren: Community Engineering and Human Connection

“Entrepreneurship is a personal growth journey,” says Lizelle van Vuuren. Lizelle is a force in the Denver Startup Community, she’s founded her own companies, is an advisor and an investor, and now she’s exploring her passion for soccer and her mission to bring professional women’s soccer to Denver.  On this episode of The Conscious Entrepreneur, […]

Jim Young: What Most People Get Wrong About Burnout

“Shame is this place that gets us into burnout and keeps us in burnout because we don’t want to let people in on what’s actually going on,” says Jim Young. If you’ve ever felt burned out, embarrassed, and alone, this episode of The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast is a must-listen. Host Alex Raymond interviews Jim Young, […]