Creating a Values-Driven Business| Becky Mollenkamp | Ep 16

Aligning your business with your values can lead to a more fulfilling career, but what happens when your values shift? “Feminist Founders” host Becky Mollenkamp opens up about how pivotal life events, including the profound impact of her brother's death and the murder of Michael Brown in Ferguson, significantly altered her understanding of social justice and equity.  Mollenkamp also challenges the traditional notion of "imposter syndrome," advocating instead for a more compassionate understanding of self-doubt and its role in our lives. She offers practical advice on how to navigate these difficult feelings and make meaningful changes in our businesses and personal lives.   Learning to Build an Inclusive Business  [00:04:46] The Hedonic Treadmill and Capitalist Conditioning  [00:29:36] Impact of Systemic Issues on Business Practices  [00:46:43] Creating a Podcast and Community with Intention  [00:51:10] Integrating Values and Abundance in Your Business   Embracing Reflection, Rest, and Alignment   – Ask yourself what “enough” looks like in different areas of your life.   – Recognize that you deserve rest and that slowing down can be a form of resistance against the relentless push for more.   – Ensure that your marketing and communications reflect your commitment to inclusivity and equity.   – Understand that this is an ongoing journey. Continuously seek to learn, grow, and evolve in your business practices.   Books for Unlearning Racist, Capitalist, and Sexist Idealls  Women, Race, & Class by Angela Y. Davis  Bookshop.org  Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey  Bookshop.org  White Feminism by Koa Beck  Bookshop.org  **move ALL of your book purchasing power (even audiobooks!) over to libro.fm and bookshop.org to support Black, Female, and other marginalized identity authors!  Evolving Business Practices   Business owners must listen and learn from diverse voices, particularly those of marginalized communities. This ongoing process of education and self-reflection is not just about changing your services, but about ensuring your business reflects your commitment to your values.     "And I think that's normal. You just start revisiting everything as you start to feel more comfortable…you will probably start to feel called to do that, because as you start to listen and learn, you will start to notice where, oh, I've been doing that, or, oh, I hadn't thought about the way I talk about that, or, oh, golly, what is my pricing saying to people? Or, you know, all of it, and slowly you just start to change." – Becky Mollenkamp      Connect with guest, Becky Mollenkamp:    Website – BeckyMollenkamp.com   Instagram – @BeckyMollenkamp   Threads – @beckymollenkamp   Podcast – Feminist Founders      This podcast is edited and managed by the team at PodcastAbundance.com and we’d love to produce your podcast too! To discuss working together, book a Discovery call with me. www.talktovirginia.com You’ll find equipment & software recommendations, downloadable templates, and podcasting how-to videos at www.PodcastAbundance.com/resources Watch everything on YouTube @PodcastingForFinancialPros Follow Virginia Elder on social media: LinkedIn Instagram To become a guest or find other episodes of Podcasting for Financial Professionals (formerly known as Reaching Abundance), visit www.podcastingforfinancialprofessionals.com