Building a Better World: Laurence Tremblay on Social Business and Self-Discovery
Episode Overview
Laurence Tremblay shares insights on the importance of knowing one's 'why' and the concept of social business The episode explores the profound impact of cacao and the significance of conscious, sustainable business models Listeners gain valuable wisdom on building businesses that consider the environment, fair share, and the well-being of people Laurence's passion for sustainable, conscious business models encourages a more mindful approach to business and consumption The conversation emphasizes the need to respect and support local communities and regenerative initiatives
I believe you can have a business that has profit that is not necessarily exploitative, but the mass budget would be exploitative because it's okay, we have all these um all this energy this value that is unaccounted for so you have this business and you're like wow, I made you know that amount of money selling I don't know uh tires for cars but this tire comes from rubber and the rubber comes from the rubber trees but we don't pay these rubber trees so we're not accounting the price of nature that nature has paid and often the farmer is being paid much lower than than the value of his work so we're not also accompanying for what the farmer had has you know paid from his energy and then if there's women and children involved children are usually the left accounted for
Ever wondered how your personal journey can shape the way you do business? In this episode, Mayra Leal sits down with Laurence Tremblay, co-founder of Cacao Source, to discuss just that. Laurence opens up about her path to self-discovery and the importance of understanding our 'why'. Why do we want what we want? Why do we do what we do?
She believes that peeling back the layers of social conditioning can reveal our true motivations, helping us to pursue our goals more directly and authentically. Laurence also shares her thoughts on social business—what it is and why it matters today. She offers practical tips for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to build businesses rooted in love and respect for all living things.
Along the way, she touches on some of the 12 systems of permaculture, offering insights that are both practical and inspiring. If you're on the brink of starting your own business and want to make a positive impact, this episode is a must-listen. Laurence's wisdom and passion for sustainable, conscious business models will leave you thinking differently about how you approach both life and work. Tune in for a conversation that champions mindfulness, sustainability, and community well-being.