Check out an episode from earlier this year with Shawn Nelson from Lovesac!

What if your wild idea turned into a $700 million business? In this episode, LoveSac founder and CEO Shawn Nelson shares how he went from building bean bags in his parents’ basement to winning Richard Branson’s Rebel Billionaire, and scaling an industry-disrupting furniture brand rooted in sustainability.

Shawn opens up about the pivotal moments - near-failures, bold pivots, and the breakthrough behind his "Designed for Life" philosophy that's challenging throwaway culture and reshaping how we think about conscious consumption.

Whether you're a founder, impact-driven entrepreneur, or believer in conscious capitalism, you’ll walk away inspired by Shawn’s raw insights on purpose-driven leadership, long-term thinking, and building a company that actually makes a difference.

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Raj

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Early Struggles

00:36 Welcome to the Conscious Capitalists

00:58 Meet Shawn Nelson, CEO of Lovesac

03:01 The Origin Story of Lovesac

06:27 Challenges and Triumphs

14:50 The Branson Show Experience

19:35 Failures and Lessons Learned

23:00 Business Strategy and Conscious Capitalism

32:05 The Journey of Self-Awareness

34:21 Self-Awareness and Leadership

37:27 Morning Routine and Meditation

39:44 Building a Conscious Team

42:28 Leadership Development and Culture

46:47 Influential Books and Required Reading

54:14 Public Company Challenges and Sustainability

01:04:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections

What if every shipment your company made helped change the world?

In this powerful episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Enrique Alvarez, Managing Director of Vector Global Logistics, to explore how one logistics company is redefining what it means to lead with purpose—while transforming the supply chain industry from the inside out.

From the aftermath of the global financial crisis to becoming a certified B Corp, Enrique shares how Vector built a results-only work culture that balances radical transparency, entrepreneurial autonomy, and social impact. At Vector, performance is measured by outcomes—not hours—and every shipment coordinated contributes directly to a charitable cause.

Enrique also dives into the values-driven decisions that shaped Vector’s evolution: implementing cell-based teams for flexibility and ownership, sharing pay and performance metrics to build trust, and hiring based on character and shared purpose—not just resumes.

This episode offers a real-world blueprint for how businesses can scale, innovate, and do good—all at the same time.

Listeners will gain insights into:

• How Vector created a results-only work environment inspired by Why Work Sucks
• Why every shipment equals impact through built-in charitable giving
• The power of a cell-based structure for agility, ownership, and entrepreneurial freedom
• How transparent pay and metrics build accountability and trust
• What it means to hire consciously and nurture purpose-driven teams
• Why sustainability in logistics is not just a trend—but a business imperative
• How becoming a B Corp and engaging with Conscious Capitalism shaped Vector’s growth
• The leadership lessons and personal values that continue to guide Enrique’s mission

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

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- Timothy & Raj

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:22 Meet Enrique Alvarez
02:14 Changing the World Through Supply Chain Operations
03:26 Vector Global Logistics' Unique Culture
05:28 Inspiration and Early Challenges
09:59 Purpose-Driven Business Model
12:49 Cell Structure and Entrepreneurial Spirit
20:13 Radical Transparency and Hiring Process
25:53 Becoming a B Corp and Giving Back
31:47 Challenges of Growing a Business
32:20 Financial Strategies and Capital Raising
33:45 Sustainability Initiatives
36:01 Industry Leadership and Networking
37:40 Personal Values and Influences
39:39 The Role of Education in Entrepreneurship
41:36 Developing Conscious Leadership
43:44 Personal Growth and Hobbies
48:01 Podcasting and Final Thoughts

What if scaling your business didn’t mean sacrificing your values?

In this powerful episode of The Conscious Capitalists, hosts Timothy Henry and Raj Sisodia sit down with Melanie Dulbecco, the trailblazing CEO who led Torani from a small, family-owned syrup maker to a global flavor powerhouse—while keeping people, purpose, and culture at the heart of everything.

Over her 34 years as CEO, Melanie redefined what it means to lead with intention. From embedding purpose into the company’s DNA to pioneering people-first practices like employee ownership, strategic learning journeys, and ethical supply chains, her approach shows how conscious leadership creates lasting impact—for both business and society.

Melanie also opens up about the early life experiences that shaped her leadership style and the emotional rewards of growing a company where people genuinely love to work.

Listeners will gain insights into:

• How Torani scaled from a small family business to a global company while staying rooted in its values
• The role of purpose-driven culture in business longevity and innovation
• What “automate and elevate” looks like in a modern workplace
• How investing in people fuels both retention and performance
• Building resilient supplier and community relationships
• Using strategic learning journeys to cultivate leadership across the company
• Why emotional fulfillment and business growth can go hand-in-hand

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If you enjoy this podcast, would you consider leaving a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes only a few seconds and greatly helps us get our podcast out to a wider audience.

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This show is presented by Conscious Capitalism, Inc. (https://www.consciouscapitalism.org/) and is produced by Rainbow Creative (https://www.rainbowcreative.co/) with Matthew Jones as Executive Producer, Rithu Jagannath as Lead Producer, and Nathan Wheatley as Editor.

Thank you for your support!

- Timothy & Raj

Time Stamps

00:00 Introduction and Personal Reflections
00:59 Welcome to The Conscious Capitalists
01:41 Introducing Melanie Delco
03:00 Melanie's Journey with Torani
04:32 Early Challenges and Growth Strategies
07:23 Building a Resilient Company Culture
10:08 Leadership Evolution and Milestones
15:39 Purpose and Value Creation
31:01 Transformation as a Team Sport
33:13 Reflecting on the Cafe Era
33:33 Embracing the Learning Journey
34:07 Adopting New Strategies
35:30 Commitment to Community
36:54 The Big Move: Challenges and Decisions
38:33 Navigating the COVID-19 Move
39:15 Valuing Intangible Assets
43:31 Supplier Relationships and Mutual Success
46:27 Entering the Experience Era