Building What You Believe

What happens when faith doesn’t stay personal but becomes the foundation for how you build, invest, and lead? Amber and Tom explore faith-based entrepreneurship through three distinct voices, each integrating spiritual conviction into their real-world work. Tim Busch shares how his Catholic faith shaped a model of principled entrepreneurship grounded in dignity, care for his employees, and building literal chapels in his hotels, where priests are invited to stay for free. Jenna Nicholas, inspired by the Bahá’í faith, brings a long-term, values-driven lens to investing – where profit and purpose are not at odds. And Eboo Patel reflects on building an institution rooted in pluralism, drawing inspiration from the Prophet Muhammad’s example of market-building as an act of community-building. Across traditions and sectors, a shared thread emerges: faith is not just a personal belief – it’s a blueprint for action. These conversations offer a look at how spiritual values can shape not only what we believe but what we build. About the Guests: Tim Busch is a businessman, lawyer, and Catholic philanthropist. Learn more about his projects with the Napa Institute and the Pacific Hospitality Group. Jenna Nicholas is an investor, entrepreneur, advisor, author, coach, and speaker. Find Jenna on LinkedIn, Instagram, and on her website. Recognized as “one of America’s best leaders” by U.S. News and World Report, Eboo Patel is the Founder and President of Interfaith America, the nation’s leading interfaith organization. For more episodes and info, visit Money, Meet Meaning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices