Building Businesses That Put the Planet First | Kelly Murphy, Jillian Clark & Annie Rouse | Conscious Entrepreneurs

What does it really mean to run a business with the planet in mind? In this special live recording of A Powerful Conversation About America, Kara sits down with three women redefining what entrepreneurship looks like when environmental impact is part of the bottom line. Kelly Murphy of Refiller LA, Jillian Clark of Roboro, and Annie Rouse of Think Hempy Thoughts share their journeys into conscious entrepreneurship, why sustainability is non-negotiable for them, and how they balance mission with growth. You’ll hear practical advice on building an environmentally focused business, creative ways to inspire customers to take action, and the mindset shifts needed to make every day Earth Day. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to A Powerful Conversation About America 01:15 What conscious entrepreneurship means to each guest 04:20 How sustainability shapes business decisions 07:05 Kelly Murphy’s journey with Refiller LA 09:30 Jillian Clark on building Roboro’s mission 12:00 Annie Rouse and the hemp revolution 15:20 Overcoming challenges in environmentally focused businesses 18:45 Balancing profit and purpose 21:30 Engaging customers in sustainability efforts 24:10 Advice for aspiring conscious entrepreneurs 27:15 The role of community in environmental action 30:00 Lessons learned from building sustainable brands 33:15 How to make every day Earth Day 36:00 Resources for conscious business owners The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices