Blending Business with Family & Sustainability

Welcome back to another inspiring episode of the #WisdomOfWomen Show, where we amplify the voices of visionary women founders building high-impact, high-growth companies. In this episode, Coco Sellman introduces Pallavi Pande, the dynamic founder of DTOCS, a sustainable palm leaf tableware brand inspired by her Indian heritage. Pallavi’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, adaptability, and authenticity in entrepreneurship.

FINAL WISDOM

Pallavi leaves us with a powerful message: Persistence is crucial. Don’t be afraid to adapt and lean into your community for support. Your network can be a valuable asset for long-term growth.

Tune in to hear Pallavi’s full story and be inspired by her journey of blending family, culture, and sustainability into a successful business. Cheers to making the world a better place, one palm leaf at a time! 🌿

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Meet Pallavi Pande:

Pallavi is not just an award-winning entrepreneur; she's a passionate mompreneur who has seamlessly blended her personal and professional life. From rescuing naturally shed palm leaves to creating eco-friendly tableware, Pallavi’s mission is to provide sustainable alternatives for homes and events, all while honoring her cultural heritage.

THE HEART OF DTOCS:

Pallavi shares the heartfelt story behind DTOCS, a brand born out of her nostalgic memories of eating on banana leaves in India. Her commitment to sustainability goes beyond just creating products; it’s about making a meaningful impact on the environment and empowering women artisans in India.

BLENDING FAMILY AND BUSINESS

One of the most touching aspects of Pallavi’s journey is how she involves her daughters in the business. From being brand ambassadors to contributing creative ideas, her daughters are an integral part of DTOCS. This family-business bond not only motivates them but also fosters a creative and dynamic team.

SUSTAINABILITY MEETS PROFITABILITY

Pallavi delves into the challenges she faced in balancing sustainability with profitability. She emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer behavior, adapting strategies, and staying true to core values. Her dedication has led to DTOCS eliminating single-use plastics equivalent to the height of 30 Eiffel Towers! Talk about impact!

COMMUNITY AND IMPACT

Pallavi’s commitment to community involvement is truly inspiring. From awarding education scholarships to children in the U.S. and India to donating sewing machines to women for vocational training, DTOCS is making a significant impact. Pallavi’s personal stories of these initiatives highlight the profound difference a small brand can make.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Perseverance and adaptability are crucial in entrepreneurship.
• Authenticity in blending personal and professional life can create a powerful brand.
• Building a strong network and community is essential for long-term growth.
• Sustainability and profitability can go hand-in-hand with the right strategies.

WHERE TO FIND DTOCS

Support this incredible brand by visiting [DTOCS.com](https://www.DTOCS.com) for their beautiful, eco-friendly tableware. Use the code DTOCS10 for 10% off plus free shipping on their website.

(You can also find DTOCS products on Amazon, Walmart, Wayfair, and Etsy. But when you buy direct from DTOCS.com, more of the profits go to the founder, which we like!)

Website: www.dtocs.com (Use the code DTOCS10 for 10% off plus free...

Welcome to the #WomenGetFunded Show, dedicated to empowering women founders to shatter barriers of growth and funding for their businesses. Today’s episode is a must-listen for every ambitious woman founder aiming to build a high-impact, high-growth company.

🎙️ Meet Christie Lagally, the brilliant founder and CEO of Rebellyous Foods! Christie has transformed her aerospace engineering background into pioneering the plant-based food industry. She’s built a multi-million-dollar company and raised millions in venture capital during the toughest market in over a decade. Christie is the real deal – a founder, CEO with heart, soul, and serious leadership capabilities. Get ready to take notes!

🔍 What You'll Learn from Christie Lagally:

🌱 UNLOCK THE SECRETS OF FOOD INNOVATION: Dive into Christie’s pioneering work at Rebellyous Foods, where traditional meat production is reimagined for a healthier planet.

🛠️ SCALE-UP SECRETS REVEALED: Discover how automation is key to scaling production, making nutritious plant-based meals affordable and widespread, especially in critical sectors like education and healthcare.

💡 NAVIGATING HIGH STAKES WITH VENTURE CAPITAL: Gain invaluable insights into how Christie strategically secured venture funding to thrive, even during economic downturns.

💬 BUILDING IMPACTFUL RELATIONSHIPS: Learn Christie’s philosophy on cultivating relationships that extend beyond traditional sales strategies to create lasting change in the food industry.

🌍 A VISION FOR A HEALTHIER TOMORROW: Explore Christie’s proactive approach to industry challenges, like the bird flu, and how transitioning to plant-based production can lead to significant environmental and health benefits.

🚀 THE BLUEPRINT FOR A PLANT-BASED FUTURE: Discover the transformative potential of converting meat processing facilities to plant-based operations, redefining the industry and bolstering job preservation.

👩‍💼 LEADERSHIP LESSONS FOR ASPIRING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS: Be inspired by Christie’s resilience and strategic acumen, offering a masterclass on leading with vision and making impactful decisions.

📚 CHRISTIE’S RECOMMENDED READ: "The Next American Revolution" by Grace Lee Boggs – an inspiring blueprint for sustainable social change through radical community-driven activism.

🎧 Don’t miss out! Tune in now to absorb the wisdom and experience of Christie Lagally, and get ready to elevate your business to the stratosphere.

#WomenGetFunded #WomenInBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #PlantBased #SustainableFood #Leadership #Innovation #Podcast #Empowerment #Funding #Growth

GET IN TOUCH LINKS:

Christie Lagally – LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christie-lagally-875b9a4/

Rebellyous Foods: https://www.rebellyous.com/

A Force for Good: https://www.aforceforgood.biz

WELCOME TO THE 1-DAY BUSINESS ACCELERATION RETREAT!

At A Force for Good, we believe that GROWTH IS A PUZZLE YOU CAN SOLVE!

The 1-Day Business Acceleration Retreat is designed to help you solve your company's unique puzzle for unlocking double-digit, 2X, 3X, and even 10X growth, year-over-year.

This inaugural episode is designed to kickstart the journey towards scaling and enriching your business. The episode outlines the three-step acceleration process integral to the FFG System.

USE THIS 10-EPISODE PROGRAM TO LAUNCH A STRATEGIC GROWTH PLAN FOR THE YEAR!

HOW IT WORKS:

• Download the 1-Day Growth Plan Template & Companion Guide. It walks you through each of the 10 episodes flawlessly.
• Feel free to do all ten episodes today! All at once, like a strategic retreat. We designed it so that you could, in one afternoon, solve your growth puzzle.
• Alternatively, listen to episodes over time. You can also give yourself more time to digest each step of the journey. One episode per day. One episode per week. Whatever your gut tells you.
• Bonus Points! Invite members of your team to listen to the 10 episodes with you and conduct your very own strategic planning retreat together.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• 1-Day Business Acceleration Retreat: An in-depth look at how this retreat can set the foundation for scaling your business, creating a sustainable, profitable model, and nurturing a high-performing, collaborative culture.
• FFG System Implementation: Insight into how the FFG System can be applied to witness immediate results and gradually add complexity and nuance over time.
• Free Discovery Call: Information on scheduling a discovery call for personalized guidance and next steps at https://calendly.com/coco-sellman/accelerator-learn

TOPICS COVERED:

1-Preparation for Business Growth:

• Gaining clarity, choosing a path, and taking potent action.
• The simplicity and complexity of running a business.

2-Components of the 1-Day Workshop:

• Conducting the Business Acceleration Retreat.
• Crafting a 12-Month Breakthrough Plan.
• Launching a Weekly Acceleration Meeting.

3-Challenges in Business Planning:

• Overcoming distractions and the complexity of actionable growth plans.
• The difficulty in following through and implementing growth plans.

4-The Three-Step Acceleration Process:

• Envision a Better Future.
• Build an Actionable Plan.
• Weekly Meetings to Accelerate Growth.

5-Upcoming Episodes Overview:

• Detailed look into the next episodes, from uncovering your Business Core Purpose, Vision, and selecting a 12-Month Breakthrough... to launching the 12-Month Growth Plan... all in the bite-sized business retreats.

6-Preparation Tips for the Workshop:

• Setting aside time, involving team members, and utilizing the companion workbook available at www.aforceforgood.com/retreat.

7-Business Acceleration Retreat Benefits:

• Developing a succinct plan, achieving clarity, and aligning team efforts.

8-Progress Over Perfection:

• Emphasizing the iterative nature of planning and...

WHAT IS THE FUNDAMENTAL REASON YOUR COMPANY EXISTS?

Nothing is more powerful in igniting commitment, alignment, and loyalty in your team than having an authentic Core Purpose for your company.

This episode invites you to create clarity on the Core Purpose of your company.

Discover and articulate the reason WHY your company exists, and learn how that reason can propel progress like nothing else.

We like to say that "purpose puts the wind in your sails... and your sales!"

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• 1-Day Business Acceleration Retreat Begins! This episode offers an in-depth look on the power of your businesses Core Purpose.
• Use the companion workbook available at www.aforceforgood.com/retreat to track your journey. You will develop a succinct plan, achieving clarity, and aligning team efforts.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Discover why it's essential for your business to have a core purpose.
• Uncover how clarity around your Core Purpose fuels growth and success.
• Learn from real-life examples of businesses thriving with a defined Core Purpose.
• Craft a draft of your businesses Core Purpose with a guided prompts (write them in the free workbook that can be downloaded at www.aforceforgood.com/retreat

NEXT STEPS:

• Listen to episode 3 – Unlock Your Company Vision!
• 1-Day Growth Plan Template & Companion Guide! Download the tools that complement this podcast series here: https://aforceforgood.biz/free-plan/
• Are You Ready to Grow? Find out your Growth Readiness Score and receive tools tailored to help you accelerate impact, scale, and profit. https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/
• Pre-order your copy of "A Force For Good," the book launching in 2024, and immediately receive access to the full Force for Good Toolkit. 50+ tools and templates that will help you unlock the puzzle of growth in your business: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/
• Online Growth Accelerator! Sign up for the online path to turning your company into the high-impact, high-growth company you envision. https://aforceforgood.biz/accelerator/

***The Business Acceleration Retreat is also available in video format at the FFG YouTube Channel.***

WHAT IS YOUR COMPANY VISION?

A Company Vision is a blueprint for the future. It defines the purpose and impact of your organization, guides your team and even influences generations to come. In this episode we explore the importance of cultivating a strong Company Vision that drives long-term growth and success.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• The second exercise in the 1-Day Business Acceleration Retreat, this episode offers an in-depth look on the power of establishing a compelling Company Vision.
• Use the companion workbook available at www.aforceforgood.com/retreat to track your journey. You will develop a succinct plan, achieving clarity, and aligning team efforts.

TOPICS COVERED:

• See how your Core Purpose comes to life in a long-term, inspiring Company Vision.
• Envision a brighter, better world shaped by your organization's intentional impact.
• Dedicate unwavering commitment to a Vision that transcends generations.
• Create your Company Vision using the guided prompts (write them in the free workbook available at www.aforceforgood.com/retreat.

NEXT STEPS:

• Listen to episode 4 – Discover Your Most-Needed Breakthrough!
• 1-Day Growth Plan Template & Companion Guide! Download the tools that complement this podcast series here: https://aforceforgood.biz/free-plan/
• Are You Ready to Grow? Find out your Growth Readiness Score and receive tools tailored to help you accelerate impact, scale, and profit. https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/
• Pre-order your copy of "A Force For Good," the book launching in 2024, and immediately receive access to the full Force for Good Toolkit. 50+ tools and templates that will help you unlock the puzzle of growth in your business: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/
• Online Growth Accelerator! Sign up for the online path to turning your company into the high-impact, high-growth company you envision. https://aforceforgood.biz/accelerator/

***The Business Acceleration Retreat is also available in video format at the FFG YouTube Channel.***

Every year in business presents an opportunity for monumental growth and transformation!

What would breakthrough look like for you and your business?

Join us in this episode as to unlock breakthrough achievements that propel your company to new heights. By the end of today's journey together, you'll have a crystal-clear 12-month breakthrough goal that promises to pave the way for smoother operations and unprecedented success in your business.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• The exercise in the 1-Day Business Acceleration Retreat sets the foundation for the impact and growth you can begin to create for your company.
• Use the companion workbook available at www.aforceforgood.com/retreat to track your journey. You will develop a succinct plan, achieving clarity, and aligning team efforts.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Explore how breakthrough goals can drive change and bring about significant impact within your business.
• Use the FFG method to help you identify the most impactful goal that needs attention and breakthrough this year.
• Understand the importance of setting 12-month impact goals for sustained development and success.
• Engage in a hands-on workshop to craft your 12-month breakthrough goal, setting the stage for a transformative year ahead. (write them in the free workbook available at www.aforceforgood.com/retreat.

NEXT STEPS:

• Listen to episode 5 – Conduct a Simple SWOT!
• 1-Day Growth Plan Template & Companion Guide! Download the tools that complement this podcast series here: https://aforceforgood.biz/free-plan/
• Are You Ready to Grow? Find out your Growth Readiness Score and receive tools tailored to help you accelerate impact, scale, and profit. https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/
• Pre-order your copy of "A Force For Good," the book launching in 2024, and immediately receive access to the full Force for Good Toolkit. 50+ tools and templates that will help you unlock the puzzle of growth in your business: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/
• Online Growth Accelerator! Sign up for the online path to turning your company into the high-impact, high-growth company you envision. https://aforceforgood.biz/accelerator/

***The Business Acceleration Retreat is also available in video format at the FFG YouTube Channel.***

At the heart of every SWOT lives the question, “What do we do now?”

Building upon your 12-month breakthrough goal, this episode is dedicated to dissecting actionable strategies that will cultivate the most essential, impactful elements that will most directly impact the 12-month goal.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• The SWOT exercise is part 5 in the 1-Day Business Acceleration Retreat.
• Use the companion workbook available at www.aforceforgood.com/retreat to track your journey. You will develop a succinct plan, achieving clarity, and aligning team efforts.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Understand why the SWOT methodology is a powerful tool in strategic decision-making.
• The secrets to conducting a successful SWOT analysis for your business.
• Prioritize the top three factors from your SWOT analysis that impact your company's journey towards realizing the 12-Month Breakthrough Goal.

NEXT STEPS:

• Listen to episode 6 –Design A Quarterly Map!
• 1-Day Growth Plan Template & Companion Guide! Download the tools that complement this podcast series here: https://aforceforgood.biz/free-plan/
• Are You Ready to Grow? Find out your Growth Readiness Score and receive tools tailored to help you accelerate impact, scale, and profit. https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/
• Pre-order your copy of "A Force For Good," the book launching in 2024, and immediately receive access to the full Force for Good Toolkit. 50+ tools and templates that will help you unlock the puzzle of growth in your business: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/
• Online Growth Accelerator! Sign up for the online path to turning your company into the high-impact, high-growth company you envision. https://aforceforgood.biz/accelerator/

***The Business Acceleration Retreat is also available in video format at the FFG YouTube Channel.***

With your breakthrough goal set and the essential action steps outlined, the time has come to weave everything together into a cohesive plan for success!

During this episode, we use the Quarterly Map as a trusted compass that charts the course from the present day to the fruition of your 12-month breakthrough goal. This personalized roadmap outlines the three most critical objectives to achieve at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months, guiding you towards steady progress.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS:

• The Quarterly Map is built using the strategic plan you’ve created after listening to Episodes 1-5 in the 1-Day Business Acceleration Retreat.
• Use the companion workbook available at www.aforceforgood.com/retreat.to track your journey. You will develop a succinct plan, achieving clarity, and aligning team efforts.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Discover the three distinct types of goals that will shape your path to success
• Define milestones for your goals and key ways to track them along the way
• Build your Quarterly Map! (use the template in our free companion workbook available at www.aforceforgood.com/retreat.

NEXT STEPS:

• Listen to episode 7 –Chart 30-Day Goals!
• 1-Day Growth Plan Template & Companion Guide! Download the tools that complement this podcast series here: https://aforceforgood.biz/free-plan/
• Are You Ready to Grow? Find out your Growth Readiness Score and receive tools tailored to help you accelerate impact, scale, and profit. https://aforceforgood.biz/quiz/
• Pre-order your copy of "A Force For Good," the book launching in 2024, and immediately receive access to the full Force for Good Toolkit. 50+ tools and templates that will help you unlock the puzzle of growth in your business: https://aforceforgood.biz/book/
• Online Growth Accelerator! Sign up for the online path to turning your company into the high-impact, high-growth company you envision. https://aforceforgood.biz/accelerator/

***The Business Acceleration Retreat is also available in video format at the FFG YouTube Channel.***