This month’s episode is en español! Forty years in one industry teaches you a lot — but Osvaldo Cruz will be the first to tell you that the most important lessons aren't about business. They're about people. In this episode, Osvaldo reflects on a career defined by resilience, integrity, and a deep belief that leadership, at its core, is about leaving a human legacy. If you've ever wondered what it really means to lead with purpose, this one is for you.

Cuarenta años en una misma industria te enseñan mucho — pero Osvaldo Cruz será el primero en decirte que las lecciones más importantes no son sobre negocios. Son sobre personas. En este episodio, Osvaldo reflexiona sobre una carrera definida por la resiliencia, la integridad y la profunda convicción de que el liderazgo, en su esencia, se trata de dejar un legado humano. Si alguna vez te has preguntado qué significa realmente liderar con propósito, este episodio es para ti.

In a world where business decisions often seem driven by metrics and profits, the question of purpose remains paramount. How can organizations balance growth while maintaining a strong sense of social responsibility? In this episode we delve into a conversation with Ivor Peters from the UK, who shares profound insights on cultivating purpose within business practices, emphasizing the importance of human connection and empathy.

Here's how you can find more from our podcast hosts and participants:

Ivor Peters: For more on how to fight trafficking and modern-day slavery through something delicious, visit urbanrajah.com. To meet your marketing and brand needs you can find him at babyloncommunications.co.uk

Yara Cruz: For digital learning experiences and AI adoption you can find her at OnCourseDesign.com

Shannon Jakes: For your individual, team, or organizational coaching needs, you can contact her at Coverdale.us

In this episode, we sit down with Celeste Sipes, founder of Thunderpants USA — and the timing couldn't be more fitting. We're recording during Pride Month and the 10-year anniversary of the business. 🎉

Celeste is a thoughtful business owner who has coined her own term, "Restorative Business" to describe the culture she's built and continues to fight to maintain. She opens up about the real challenge of staying true to that vision when personal stress, political uncertainty, and the pressures of capitalism are pulling in the other direction.

In a candid conversation, Celeste walks us through the arc of her career, what it means to run a values-driven business in today's world, and what she's still figuring out.

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