How to Build a Values-Aligned Business (Without Burnout or BS)

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04/24/25 • 32 min

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Feminist Founders: Building Profitable People-First Businesses

What does it really take to build a business rooted in your values—without burning out, selling out, or sacrificing your sanity?

Becky Mollenkamp and Faith Clarke introduce a new 6-month group container designed for feminist entrepreneurs who are done with toxic business culture and ready to lead in a way that feels nourishing, not extractive.

We unpack:

Why traditional masterminds and coaching programs don’t work for liberatory leaders
What makes this group different (hint: no formulas, no gurus, no performance required)
Who this is really for—and why you're not "too much" or "not enough"
What you'll leave with: self-trust, spaciousness, and a community that gets it

This episode is full of real talk about building a values-aligned, human-first business in a world that’s obsessed with productivity, hustle, and hierarchy.

If you’re wondering how to run your business differently—but aren’t sure where to begin—this episode will feel like a warm, radical permission slip.

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What does it really take to build a business rooted in your values—without burning out, selling out, or sacrificing your sanity?

We unpack:

Why traditional masterminds and coaching programs don’t work for liberatory leaders
What makes this group different (hint: no formulas, no gurus, no performance required)
Who this is really for—and why you're not "too much" or "not enough"
What you'll leave with: self-trust, spaciousness, and a community that gets it

This episode is full of real talk about building a values-aligned, human-first business in a world that’s obsessed with productivity, hustle, and hierarchy.

If you’re wondering how to run your business differently—but aren’t sure where to begin—this episode will feel like a warm, radical permission slip.

Previous Episode

What Integration Really Looks Like: Applying Feminist Business Principles Day-to-Day

In the final episode of this five-part series on the Feminist Founders framework, Becky Mollenkamp and Faith Clarke explore what happens after the strategy sessions are over. This conversation is about the often-overlooked work of integration—how to actually live your values in the everyday reality of your business.

They share personal stories, client examples, and real-world tools to show how feminist business values like transparency, consent, curiosity, and co-regulation can show up in your systems, your leadership, and even your Zoom meetings.

Listen in to learn:

What changes on Day 2, after you’ve reimagined your business
Why discomfort is a sign you’re doing the work, not failing
How to practice your values in meetings (yes, even as a solopreneur)
The role of leadership in modeling accountability and co-regulation
What to do when team members resist your evolving culture
How to create rhythms for revisiting and refining your business framework

Spoiler: The real magic isn't in the vision—it’s in the practice. And the practice will be messy.

🎧 Plus, get a sneak peek of the supportive container Becky and Faith are building to help founders like you do this work with structure and community.