Leading Through Growth: Women Founders in Environmental Consulting

In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr welcomes two small business leaders in the environmental consulting space—Angela DePaoli of Bargas Environmental and Geraldine Aron, founder of Paleo Solutions. Together, they share their journeys as women business owners in a complex and evolving industry, navigating regulatory shifts, staffing challenges, and the transition from technical expert to executive leader. With decades of experience between them, Angela and Geraldine reflect on building high-impact teams, the cost of isolation, and the importance of seeking community and support along the business lifecycle. This conversation is rich with real stories, practical insights, and the type of hard-won wisdom that only comes from experience. What you’ll hear:How to know when it’s time to step out and build your own firmWhy growing your leadership capacity is key to sustainable successHow mentorship and peer networks help you avoid burnoutLessons learned through mergers, acquisitions, and fast growthThe mindset shifts required to lead people (not just manage work)Whether you’re a business owner, technical expert, or up-and-coming leader, this episode is packed with valuable takeaways on vision, team building, and resilience. Subscribe to the Business Roundtable Podcast for weekly insights that help you lead your business well.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support.Connect with Steward Your Business:Book a Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendar.stewardyourbusiness.com/ccCall: +1 909.404.9865Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwcarrWatch more episodes  and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@steward_your_business