Business as UNusual

Updated: 05 May 2025 • 127 episodes
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Business as UNusual is not just another podcast; it's a captivating journey into the heart of modern entrepreneurship. This show dives deep into the groundbreaking strategies, bold ideas, and unconventional practices that empower visionary leaders and companies to thrive in a rapidly changing business landscape. Join Aicila, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in business development across the nonprofit and corporate sectors, as she engages in enlightening conversations with a diverse array of guests. These inspiring individuals are on a mission to create successful businesses that prioritize both people and the planet in their profit models. Tune in to be inspired and to discover how these remarkable changemakers are redefining success in business. Their stories will ignite your passion and spark innovative thinking in your own ventures. For more details, visit BiCurean.com/bau. Help us get the word out about the ways folks are innovating business to be better for us all. https://plus.acast.com/s/business-as-unusual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of Business as UNusual, Alicia speaks with Simon Calderbank, a leadership mindset coach, about his insights for empowering women leaders. Simon shares his journey of being raised in a matriarchal household and how this shaped his compassionate coaching style. The episode delves into the nuances of culti

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In this episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila delves into the paradox of how holding on too tightly to certain support systems can amplify our risks rather than mitigate them. Drawing from personal experiences and client stories, she challenges listeners to reevaluate the tools and certainties they cling to and c

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In this episode, Aicila interviews Deb, co-founder of Herbal Eclipse. Deb shares her journey from academia to herbal skincare entrepreneurship, the importance of using organic ingredients, and how astrology plays a role in their products. A collaboration with her son brings a unique dynamic to their thriving family bus

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In this episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila engages with Dr. Esther Zeledon, a Latina immigrant and former diplomat turned entrepreneur. Dr. Zeledon shares her journey of empowering individuals and communities through her transformative framework. Her insights challenge the status quo, inspiring listeners to re

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Preventing Burnout

In this episode, host Aicila dives into the often misunderstood concept of burnout and its implications in the world of business. She offers insights into recognizing burnout's early signs, identifies common triggers, and suggests effective strategies to prevent and mitigate its effects. The discussion underscores the

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In this episode of Business as UNusual, host Alicia speaks with Todd Bracher, the founder of BetterLab. They explore the importance of purpose-driven design and its potential to revolutionize industries. Todd shares his insights on contextual-based design and the critical role of sustainability in modern business. Disc

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