The 5Cs
Transforming business for a sustainable and compassionate future.
The 5Cs
Transforming business for a sustainable and compassionate future.
About The 5Cs
Transforming business for a sustainable and compassionate future.
Healing the globe can take many different paths. Imagine if most businesses took the lead in healing the planet and helping the people.
Why Join The 5Cs as a Guest
Sustainability-Focused Audience
You reach listeners passionate about environmental justice, ethical business, and social impact-ideal for showcasing your planet-positive work.
Solo-Host Deep Dives
You join a seasoned host for focused, one-on-one interviews that blend storytelling with actionable insights on reimagining capitalism.
Values-Driven Credibility
Hosted by Charlene Norman, the show's consistent editorial voice and 150+ episodes build trust with a values-aligned audience.
Apple & Spotify Reach
Your episode is distributed weekly across major platforms like Apple and Spotify, maximizing exposure to conscious business leaders.
Episode Angles & Guest Pitches
Healing Through Business
How your work contributes to a regenerative economy
Redesigning Capitalism
Your approach to shifting systems toward equity and purpose
People-Centered Innovation
How your solutions empower communities and create access
Profit With Purpose
How your business balances financial success with global good
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways
Listeners gain real-world strategies to rethink business as a tool for healing people and the planet.
Hot Topics
Why Trust Me
The Ideal Guest
You're a great fit if you're a founder, executive, or changemaker focused on sustainability, ethical business, or shifting capitalism to serve humanity and the planet.
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