How to Scale Without Burnout with Alo Civitas Consulting's Faith Rivera

Whether you’re a nonprofit leader or small business owner, this episode offers valuable strategies for leveling up your impact—without losing yourself along the way. Tune in and get inspired to build lasting change!Welcome to another inspiring episode of Business Inspires! Brett Johnson and Katie Ellis sit down with Faith Rivera, CEO and principal consultant of Alo Civitas Consulting. Faith Rivera shares her journey from noticing widespread challenges in the nonprofit and small business sectors—like burnout and funding struggles—to founding a company rooted in “nourishing communities.”Discover how her team has helped organizations raise millions, strengthen infrastructures, and launch impactful, equity-driven initiatives. In this conversation, you’ll learn about Alo Civitas Consulting’s tailored approach to capacity building, the importance of sustainable growth, and concrete steps leaders can take to avoid burnout and find greater fulfillment.Moments00:00 "Overcoming Burnout, Building Impact"04:03 "Allocitas: Nourishing Communities"07:11 "Building Capacity for Change"10:40 Burnout, Boundaries, and Sustainable Growth13:53 Funding Uncertainty Challenges Businesses17:17 Overcoming Overwhelm Strategically21:15 "Building Community and Leadership Renewal"Top 3 takeaways for leaders and changemakers:Capacity for Change is Key: Alo Civitas' tagline is “We build capacity for change.” Faith Rivera and her team don’t just offer one-size-fits-all solutions—they meet leaders exactly where they are and walk alongside to help identify needs, build knowledge, and support sustainable growth.Sustainable Success > Burnout: Having personally experienced burnout multiple times, Faith Rivera now makes it a core part of her consulting to help organizations grow strategically without sacrificing well-being. Her insight: “You cannot give from an empty cup,” and sustainable change starts by taking care of ourselves as leaders.Funding Diversity & Real Impact: Alo Civitas Consulting has helped organizations secure over $10 million in grant funding, demonstrating the power of diversifying revenue streams and focusing on measurable impact, especially in uncertain times.https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/Copyright 2026 Tri-Village Chamber PartnershipMentioned in this episode:We'll be back right after this 2Brought to you by Grandview HeightsBusiness Inspires is brought to you by Grandview Heights, where opportunity isn’t just a promise, it’s a way of life. This is where innovation meets community. This is where local businesses thrive alongside vibrant neighborhoods. Whether you're building a company, raising a family, or investing in the future, Grandview Heights offers the perfect balance of access, culture, and connection.Grandview HeightsLet's Get Back To The Interview 1