The Revolution of Re-Alignment: Sustainable Entrepreneurship with Lara Sheldrake

In this episode of Higher Love with Megan, I delve into the complexities of sustainable entrepreneurship with Lara Sheldrake, a business mentor, community expert, and the founder of Found and Flourish. Lara shares her personal journey of overcoming burnout and finding her path to becoming a business mentor, highlighting the profound impact of building a business that aligns with her values. She discusses the unique structure of Found and Flourish, its success in supporting impact-led founders, and the ripple effect of community support in the entrepreneurial journey. Key Takeaways:Building a sustainable business requires a focus on three key pillars: visibility, impact, and profit.Aligning your values with your business actions is crucial for creating a fulfilling and impactful career.Community support is essential for navigating the challenges and celebrating the successes of the entrepreneurial journey.Episode Highlights:07:51 - The importance of community in building a sustainable business.13:40 - The power of redistributing wealth and investing in small businesses that align with your values.30:00 - The challenges of being visible on social media and the importance of diversifying your online presence.38:00 - The importance of self-care and grounding practices for sustaining your voice and activism.44:33 - The importance of aligning your values with your business actions to avoid burnout and create a fulfilling career.About the Guest:Lara Sheldrake is a business mentor, community expert, and the founder of Found and Flourish, a platform that supports impact-led founders in building purposeful and profitable businesses. You can connect with Lara on Instagram at @‌FoundFlourish and @‌Lara_Sheldrake or through her website, foundandflourish.co.uk.Episode Links:Found and Flourish: foundandflourish.co.ukGive a S@*t Movement: giveashit.substack.comEmpowering Voices Event: foundandflourish.co.uk/eventsConnect with Megan:Instagram: ⁠@‌HigherLove_withMegan⁠Website: ⁠www.higher-love.com⁠Podcast Music:Good For You by THBD ⁠https://soundcloud.com/thbdsultan ⁠Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported— CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: ⁠http://bit.ly/2PgU6Mu ⁠Music promoted by Audio Library ⁠This episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft (http://lucylucraft.co.uk )If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!