#53: What It Really Means to Be a Sustainable CEO

What if creating lasting impact isn't just about building a better business—but about becoming a more sustainable leader?

When Stephanie launched Spark Good, she did so with a simple belief: business can be a powerful force for good in the world. Over the years, working alongside mission-driven entrepreneurs only strengthened that conviction. But it also revealed something she hadn't fully understood at the beginning. The entrepreneurs creating the greatest impact were often the ones sacrificing the most.

In this episode, Stephanie shares the evolution of her thinking—from helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses to helping them build businesses that can sustain both their mission and themselves. She introduces the concept of the Sustainable CEO and explores why long-term impact requires more than strategy, marketing, and hard work.

If you've ever felt exhausted by the demands of entrepreneurship, struggled to balance growth with well-being, or wondered whether success always has to come at a personal cost, this episode offers a different perspective.