This week, Shanti sits down with Dr. Kimberly McGlonn, award-winning social entrepreneur, author, speaker, and founder of Grant Blvd, Blk Ivy Thrift, and author of the book, Build It Boldly. Together, we explore what it means to lead with courage in a world that often rewards extraction, scale, and speed over care, accountability, and community.

Kim shares her wisdom on social entrepreneurship, values-led business, the tension between profit and purpose, and why optimism is not naïve but necessary. We also talk about the grief and clarity that can come with closing a chapter, what Black women founders truly need beyond public applause, and how small businesses can become powerful sites of culture, care, and resistance.

If you are building something, questioning what success really means, or trying to stay brave in the middle of transition, this conversation is for you.

Find Kimberly McGlonn:

Website: drkimberlymcglonn.com

Instagram: @kimberlymcglonn

Build It Boldly: builditboldly.com

Grant Blvd: grantblvd.com

LinkedIn: Kimberly McGlonn, Ph.D.

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