Leave It Better w/ Brandon Trammell Lend An Ear Media, LLC

On this special episode of Leave It Better, host Brandon Trammell has a heartwarming conversation with Tauna Dean, former Senior Director of Social Impact & Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Adidas and current founder of Kind World Collective, a recruiting firm for Purpose Driven companies. They discuss cultivating inner joy, practicing gratitude, achieving contentment, and living a values-based life. Tauna shares lessons learned from her own journey and concrete daily practices that shift mindset. Tune in for an uplifting and inspiring discussion about true wealth and wellbeing.

Show Notes:

In this episode, Brandon and Tauna cover:
Letting go of chasing validation and approval from others [00:12:00]The importance of discovering your unique gifts and purpose [00:17:00]Ways to cultivate daily gratitude and appreciation [00:23:00]Achieving contentment and viewing wealth holistically [00:28:00]Overcoming limiting beliefs through new experiences [00:33:00]Tapping into the wisdom and strength of your future self [00:40:00]Living your values instead of society's expectations [00:46:00]Perspective shifts that bring more joy and peace [00:50:00]
Show Links:

website: https://www.kindworldcollective.com/

On this week's episode of Leave It Better, host Brandon Trammell has an enlightening conversation with trauma recovery coach Ali Kates. They discuss how unresolved trauma and an unregulated nervous system can hold entrepreneurs back from achieving their goals and living joyfully. Ali explains why nervous system regulation is key for sustainable social impact work. She shares how healing trauma allows you to show up more powerfully. Tune in for an insightful discussion on transforming limiting beliefs, finding meaning beyond money, and leading from an embodied, empathetic place.

Show Notes:

In this episode, Brandon and Ali cover:
How trauma recovery helps entrepreneurs overcome limiting beliefs [00:05:00]The importance of nervous system regulation for clarity and empowered decisions [00:02:30]Why unresolved trauma perpetuates fight-or-flight reactivity [00:16:00]How to complete the stress response cycle to heal old wounds [00:18:30]The potential toxicity and meaninglessness of wealth accumulation [00:28:00]How to break out of past patterns driving you unconsciously [00:43:30]Why nervous system work enables more effective, sustainable leadership [00:52:00]The blessings and learnings of facing yourself during COVID [00:49:30]Show Links:

https://alikates.co/

Carolyn Pistone joins us to discuss using business as a force for good. We talk about measuring impact beyond dollars, building community, focusing on contribution, and more. Carolyn shares stories from her work in commercial real estate and provides advice for starting the journey towards more conscious business.

In this episode, you'll hear about:
Carolyn's journey to focusing her work on doing good through businessWhy she started her company Clear Blue Commercial as a B Corp and certified green businessHow she approaches green initiatives and community building in her property management workWhy contribution brings meaning, and matters more than dollarsAdvice for taking the B Impact Assessment as a first step on the journeyThe importance of celebrating our wins while also continuing to growHow focusing on sufficiency and gratitude creates happinessResources:
Clear Blue Commercial: https://clearbluecommercial.comB Impact Assessment: https://bimpactassessment.netThe Geography of Bliss with Rainn WilsonKey Quotes:
-"Don’t listen to anybody who tells you you can’t save the world. You can. You just can’t do it alone."
-"I can’t pay people what they’re worth. Because there is not enough money in the world to adequately honor the value of a human being."
-"Becoming a B Corp for us was just documenting things we were doing anyway."

Join host Brandon Trammell as he sits down with Kat Taylor, a philanthropist, CDFI Bank Founder, and advocate for regenerative agriculture & social justice. In this episode, Kat shares her insights on the importance of stewardship and the need for systemic change in philanthropy, banking, energy and agriculture. She also discusses the potential of platform cooperatives to create a more equitable and sustainable future.

Chapters
IntroductionKat Sings a SongFair Finance & Changing the Banking System for GoodTomkat Ranch & The Benefits of Regenerative AgricultureThe Flaws of Traditional PhilanthropyUnderstanding the Problems with Industrial AgricultureThe Power of Narrative to Inspire ChangeGood Food, Good Finance, Good EnergyConclusionlinks:

Radicle Impact: https://radicleimpact.com/

Beneficial State Bank https://www.beneficialstatebank.com/

Tomkat Ranch: https://www.tomkatranch.org/

Description In this episode, Brandon and his two daughters have a candid conversation about money, life, and dance parties. They cover topics such as loans, mortgages, saving money, and the importance of businesses doing good things in the community. They also talk about short and long-term savings goals, and the benefits of having life insurance. The girls share what they are looking forward to this summer.

Interesting Things Mentioned
Loans and how they workMortgages and what they areThe importance of understanding money and financesShort and long-term savings goalsLife insurance and its benefitsSummer plansThe importance of businesses doing good things in the communityDance parties and the joy they bring
Links:https://yourfinancialeducator.org/

In this episode, Brandon sits down with Daniela Santangelo, Founder and CEO of Ascend Phx, a company that helps founders prioritize their mental health and well-being while building their businesses. Daniela shares her journey as a founder and a mother, and how she has learned to balance both roles. They discuss the importance of self-care, spirituality, and love in the business world and how they can help founders stay focused and persevere through difficult times.

Chapters:

- Introduction
- Daniela's background and journey as a founder
- The importance of self-care and spirituality in the business world
- The role of love and acceptance in business and personal life
- How competition breeds innovation
- Supporting female founders and mothers in business
- Conclusion