Stacey Lawson - Conscious Business




	The practice of conscious business offers approaches for individuals and organizations to become fully awake and engaged at work. According to Webster's dictionary, to be conscious is to exhibit "awareness of one's inner and outer worlds", to be mentally perceptive, awake, and mindful. This applies to all areas of our lives, but is particularly challenging in our careers and businesses. Many of us feel pressure over deadlines and anxiety over the results of our efforts. We have all built up a lifetime of habits related to our pattern of thought around work. Becoming conscious allows us to find deeper meaning and satisfaction by shifting old patterns and developing skills for more effective engagement. Conscious Business is the "essence of awake or mindful work" and offers methods for creating high-impact organizations and individuals who are deeply engaged, committed to excellence, and making a difference in the world.

Shaping the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

	Through teaching, programs, and research, the Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology (CET) at UC Berkeley equips students with the skills to lead, innovate, and commercialize technology in the global economy. More than 200 UC ventures have been started by our faculty and students in areas such as IT, biotechnology and clean energy. Stacey is co-founder of the CET and sits on the Berkeley interdisciplinary studies committee on entrepreneurship.

Hybrid Capital and Sustainability

	New leaders in social change are redefining the rules of public good. "Hybrid" models offer a new breed of innovation that unites profits and conscience. Listen to audio of this lively conversation hosted by Stacey Lawson, with guests Stephen DeBerry from Omidyar Network, Paul Frankel from Ecosa Capital, Priya Haji from World of Good, and Darian Heyman from Craigslist Foundation. The discussion was sponsored by the World Affairs Council, Social Fusion and Skoll's Social Edge.

Social Enterprise: A Sustainable Model

	Social Fusion incubates entrepreneurs and enterprises that produce long-term, positive impact in emerging markets. Our vision is a sustainable future built by empowered entrepreneurs. Our contribution to this future is to create a global network of locally rooted innovation clusters that launch and scale new forms of enterprise. Stacey was on the board of Social Fusion from 2004-2006.

Companies with Heart: Pharmacopia: Healthy & Sustainable Products

	Pharmacopia provides authentic and luxurious body care products made from premium ingredients produced sustainably, locally and organically. Purity and quality are our guiding principles. We strive to treat each other, our customers, our community and our environment with respect and dignity.

Chelsey Henry: Giving Back to the Community

	The Chelsey Henry handbag and travel collections inspire style and balance for the "on-the-go" woman. A portion of Chelsey Henry proceeds are donated to organizations that support and empower women.