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Capitalism for Good Podcast @capitalismforgood.substack.com · 02/10/2026

10% of profits from all projects within the CFG universe will be donated to Beyond Plastics @bittersweetparadox.substack.com - the human behind the business @capitalismforgood.substack.com - 100 interviews with business leaders making a positive impact Capitalism for Green - The Refill Shop Pod 🧵/5

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Capitalism for Good Podcast @capitalismforgood.substack.com · 02/10/2026

Learn more about Janette’s story by following Sustainable Haus and listen to Episode 89 of Between the Interviews of the Capitalism for Good podcast (out for early release on 10/05 for supporters on Patreon & Substack). Listen early on Substack: capitalismforgood.substack.com/p/janette-sp... 🧵/4

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Janette Spiezio, Eco-preneur & Best Selling Author (Interview 53/100)

A female founder eliminating single use plastics through retail, nonprofit, & books

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Capitalism for Good Podcast @capitalismforgood.substack.com · 02/10/2026

Listen to Janette Spiezio tell her story of how & why she founded the NJ chapter of Beyond Plastics & Sustainable Haus (+ wrote a chapter in a best selling book) in Interview #53 in our series of 100 business leaders making a positive impact on their community. tinyurl.com/JanetteSpiezio 🧵/3

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Capitalism for Good Podcast @capitalismforgood.substack.com · 02/10/2026

Beyond Plastics pairs the wisdom and experience of environmental policy experts with the energy and creativity of grassroots advocates to build a vibrant and effective movement to end plastic pollution. Learn more about Beyond Plastics: www.beyondplastics.org 🧵/2

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Beyond Plastics - Working To End Single-Use Plastic Pollution

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 02/10/2026

The October Community Giveback Partner is Beyond Plastics! 10% of all profits donated!

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Capitalism for Good Podcast @capitalismforgood.substack.com · 02/10/2026

If we’re really in a trust recession, a solution to that could be to shop intentionally, shop small, & shop your values. Don’t let the illusion of convenience convince you that you can’t use your own brain & gut to make the decision for you, your family, and your future.

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Capitalism for Good Podcast @capitalismforgood.substack.com · 02/10/2026

I’m opening up my virtual office door every Friday! Bring your big ideas, your dreams, feedback, problems, questions, or just yourself to pop in and say hi for a couple minutes. 10/2: 7:30-10:30AM 10/9: 10AM-1PM 10/16: 12-3PM 10/23: 2-5PM 10/30: 10AM-1PM See ya there! tinyurl.com/OctoberVirtu...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 02/10/2026

Let’s start off on a real cheesy & positive note here. What’s your favorite thing about this last week? Now’s the time to tap into your grateful side to see what fills your cup. The base line is one thing, but follow the muse if you’ve got a list to get out! tinyurl.com/POTW-Week1

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 26/09/2026

Serious question: would you be interested in a low-stakes guided journaling podcast meant to help you gain some space back? Maybe to include some resources & tools that I've been using? Maybe some prompts targeting small reasonable actions instead of waiting for "when life gets less busy"?

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 25/09/2026

Here’s the Prompt of the Week: Cheesy gratitude time again. Set a timer for 5 minutes and list out all the things you’re grateful for. Participate in the guided journaling session on your own time: www.patreon.com/BittersweetP...

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Capitalism for Good Podcast @capitalismforgood.substack.com · 24/09/2026

Virtual Open Office Door - Friday, September 25: 1PM-4PM CST I’m opening up my virtual office door this each Friday. Bring your big ideas, your dreams, your feedback, your problems, your questions, or just yourself to pop in and say hi for a couple minutes. Join here: tinyurl.com/openofficedoor

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 19/09/2026

I've been looking for a sustainability-focused on-demand book printer. I'd love to move our journal merch from Amazon to someone that's thoughtful about ink types, packaging, employee wages. Anyone have any suggestions??

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 19/09/2026

I’m a phone a friend kind of woman, not an ask ChatGPT kind of woman.

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 18/09/2026

How does it make sense that my life feels the most "slowed down" when I've taken on more responsibility & have started (what feels like) a million work projects? My anxiety is almost non-existent. I rarely feel rushed or like I haven't caught up. I'm not complaining, but I'm cautiously optimistic.

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 18/09/2026

The necks are the most confused about what's happening! It's like they're always just a beat behind the rest of themselves. This will never not be funny.

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 18/09/2026

This made my day. This just sucked me out of the funk that I didn't know that I was in today. I could watch this on repeat 100 times.

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Capitalism for Good Podcast @capitalismforgood.substack.com · 17/09/2026

This weekend I’m interviewing a sustainable brand founder partnering with local businesses to reuse ingredients, eliminating single use plastic waste, and giving back. What do you want to know about how & why he does it? P.S. Also send in your guesses for who you think it is! 💛

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 18/09/2026

If you can't make the live session but still want to participate, I'll post the recording for a quick guided journal experience on your own time.

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 18/09/2026

This is low stakes journaling here. You can type your response in the notes app on your phone, in the chat, record a voice note or a video for yourself, or just take a few minutes to think about it while the birds chirp in the background. Do whatever you want. You make the rules here.

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 18/09/2026

Prompt of the Week: Weeks just reduced from 7 days to 6 days. What are you dropping from your daily/weekly life to fit it all into 6 days now? How do you feel about that? I'll guide you through this week's quick journal prompt at 9:30AM CST on Friday, 18 September. tinyurl.com/BittersweetP...

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Capitalism for Good Podcast @capitalismforgood.substack.com · 11/09/2026

Next week, I interview a female founder of a sustainable brand known for collaborating with her "competition," making sustainable swaps more easily accessible, & kicking single use plastics to the curb! What do you want to know about how & why she does it??

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 10/09/2026

The Virtual Open Office Door sessions are great for those in the Bittersweet Paradox universe, too! Join here: www.patreon.com/Capitalismfo...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 10/09/2026

This is low stakes journaling here. You can participate by typing your response in the notes app on your phone, in the chat, recording a voice note or a video, or just take a few minutes to think about it while the birds chirp in the background. Do whatever you want. You make the rules here.

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 10/09/2026

Here’s the Prompt of the Week: You’re getting a do-over for yesterday. What are you doing differently? What are you doing the exact same? I'll guide you through this week's quick journal prompt (typically around 15 min total) at 12PM CST on Friday, 11 September 2026. Patreon.com/BittersweetParadox

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Capitalism for Good Podcast @capitalismforgood.substack.com · 08/09/2026

Dr. Tasha Eley Kelly is The Millennial Black Professor and Owner of Left on Read, the only Black owned bookstore in Kansas. She’s also the brain behind Black Owned Bookstore Day, the last Saturday in August for the state of Kansas. Full episode out early on Patreon! www.patreon.com/Capitalismfo...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 05/09/2026

For context about the photo: this is what communicating through aphasia, apraxia, and dominant sided hemi-paralysis looks like sometimes. I don't often share the details because it's my dad's experience, not mine to tell. It's not easy for me to talk about my end while protecting his autonomy.

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 05/09/2026

"28 May: “I’m especially not great yet at telling my own story without sucking all the emotion out of it in the way that my post-processing (but not end-of-processing) detachment looks like most days (put a pin in why that might be).” One crisis was..." Read more: www.patreon.com/BittersweetP...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 05/09/2026

This story really went right to my core. Listen to the full story of why the Hub was chosen in honor of Cameron's life & impact on Monday's Between the Interviews of the @capitalismforgood.substack.com (out early only at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood)

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 05/09/2026

Capitalism for Good is 100 business leaders making a positive impact on their community. 10% of all profits from all projects within the CFG universe ( @bittersweetparadox.substack.com @capitalismforgood.substack.com & Capitalism for Green - the Refill Shop Podcast) will be donated to The HUB. 🧵/3

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 05/09/2026

Listen to Episode 85 of Between the Interviews of the Capitalism for Good podcast (out on 07 September at Patreon.com/CapitalismForGood). Listen to Tory Hall, Owner of @sowerbooksne.bsky.social tell her story of how & why she started Sower Books in Interview #30 of our series of 100 interviews 🧵/2

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 05/09/2026

📣 ANNOUNCING: The September 2026 Community Giveback Partner is The HUB in Lincoln, Nebraska in honor of life & impact of Cameron from the @sowerbooksne Community. Learn more about Cameron’s story by following @sowerbooksne.bsky.social and... 🧵/1

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 04/09/2026

Follow this week's Prompt of the Week with a short guided journal session on your own time. Here’s the Prompt of the Week: You’re throwing your own surprise birthday party for yourself. What are you planning? www.patreon.com/BittersweetP...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 03/09/2026

...minutes to think about it while the birds chirp in the background. Do whatever you want. You make the rules here. If you can't make the live session but still want to participate, I'll post the recording for a quick guided journal experience on your own time. www.patreon.com/BittersweetP...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 03/09/2026

I'll guide you through this week's quick journal prompt at 11AM CST on Friday, 04 September 2026. This is low stakes journaling here. You can participate by typing your response in the notes app on your phone, in the chat, recording a voice note or a video for yourself, or just take a few...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 29/08/2026

Here’s an idea: why don’t we just stop using “tools” that can legally harm children and stop handing our money over to companies that give money to politicians that take away our rights? What if we just stopped giving fuel to these runaway trains. Could we really stop it? Because I think we can.

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 28/08/2026

"Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt burnout. All of us, right? I know I can confidently say that I’ve had my fair share of run ins with burnout. For much of my life, it was these big highs of ramp up, determination, and all the focus that I thought..." Read more: www.patreon.com/BittersweetP...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 28/08/2026

Participate on your own time! Here’s the Prompt of the Week: Describe what you want your life to look like in 20 years. What will make you happiest and feel most fulfilled? This week's live guided journaling session for the prompt of the week is live: www.patreon.com/BittersweetP...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 27/08/2026

This is low stakes journaling. You can participate by typing your response in the notes app on your phone, in the chat, recording a voice note or a video for yourself, or just take a few minutes to think about it while the birds chirp in the background. Do whatever you want. You make the rules here.

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 27/08/2026

Here’s the Prompt of the Week: Describe what you want your life to look like in 20 years. What will make you happiest and feel most fulfilled? I'll guide you through this week's quick journal prompt at 10AM CST on Friday, 28 August 2026. Join here: www.patreon.com/BittersweetP...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 20/08/2026

Prompt of the Week: I read recently that we have the ability to retrain our brain from anxiety into excitement. What gives you the most anxiety right now? Try to reframe that anxiety into excitement. Live guided journaling at 1PM CST on Friday, 21 August 2026. us06web.zoom.us/j/8846092232...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 17/08/2026

If I can stay zoomed in enough on the good things that are happening... The second I zoom out though, it starts to get a little shaky sometimes. Sometimes it’s just when I start questioning if I’ve lost my mind or if I’m onto something real..." 💛💕 **Continued at: www.patreon.com/BittersweetP...

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Capitalism for Good Podcast @capitalismforgood.substack.com · 17/08/2026

Are you a small business leader who wants to find ways to be more community-focused through your business model? Maybe it's a giveback initiative, keeping more dollars local, or being more resourceful... Let's talk! I'd love to help! Scroll down to book a consultation: bio.site/AndreaMaster...

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Create a free link in bio with Bio Sites by Squarespace. Showcase your links, earn money, and grow your brand online, all with one link.

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 13/08/2026

I'll guide you through this week's quick journal prompt (typically around 15 min total) at 2PM CST on 08/14 If you can't make the live session but still want to participate, I'll post the recording for a quick guided journal experience on your own time. Join here: www.patreon.com/BittersweetP...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 13/08/2026

Prompt of the Week: We’re sticking with easy mode today. Make a list of all the things that you need to do today. Bonus points if you set a timer for yourself and put your pencil (or your fingers if you’re typing) down when the buzzer goes off. Highlight the thing you're most excited to do.

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 11/08/2026

If you're looking for an alternative to Amaz*n or any of the other large corporations, then check out what these two women built with @littlebluecart.bsky.social & Little Blue Market (littlebluemarket.com)! It's a cool concept & story of how 2 determined women made it easier to shop your values.

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Little Blue Market | Shop Small Progressive Businesses

Little Blue Market is a curated marketplace for conscious shoppers. Discover and shop products from women-owned, BIPOC-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, veteran-owned, and values-aligned small businesses. Every pu...

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Bittersweet Paradox @bittersweetparadox.substack.com · 06/08/2026

When Grief is a Black Hole" "Have you ever been deeply ecstatic and deeply sad all at the same time? This has been precisely where I’ve been sitting for the past few months. If I can stay zoomed in enough on the good things that are happening. If I can..." www.patreon.com/BittersweetP...

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