How Courage and Compassion Build Successful Businesses | Alex Andrews

Описание: In this episode of The TrustBuilt Podcast, Alan Bennett sits down with Alex Andrews, Co-Owner of Storyteller Wordsmith and Founder of Change Creative Co., to talk about the courage it takes to create something new.

Alex shares her journey from designer and implementer to visionary entrepreneur, building a business that helps nonprofits tell their stories and connect through compassion and trust.

They explore the emotional intelligence behind effective leadership, how clarity and connection shape culture, and why partnerships thrive on understanding and self-awareness.

Whether you’re leading a small team or dreaming up a new idea, this episode will remind you that progress doesn’t require perfection — just the willingness to start.

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https://www.trustbuiltsolutions.com/

​​⏱️ Chapters
01:30 — From accidental designer to entrepreneur
03:00 — Launching Change Creative Co. for nonprofits
04:40 — Learning to lead: from implementer to visionary
06:00 — The moment she decided to “just start”
07:15 — First client success: when purpose meets opportunity
08:40 — How trust starts with shared passion and compassion
10:30 — Resourcefulness vs. selflessness in leadership
12:30 — Dreaming up a creative coalition for good
14:20 — How theater shaped emotional intelligence
17:00 — Translating emotional awareness into better client work
19:00 — Connection, empathy, and listening as leadership tools
21:30 — Building clarity before branding: why alignment matters
25:00 — The power (and pitfalls) of business partnerships
27:00 — How trust supports conflict and friction in teams
30:00 — Why connection matters more than clarity in marketing
34:00 — Advice for new marketers: do it scared, serve with trust
36:00 — Where to find Alex and Change Creative Co.

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Connect with Alex
🌐 https://www.storytellerwordsmith.com/
🌐 https://www.changecreativeco.com/
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leadership growth, building trust, small business culture, nonprofit branding, team connection, business partnerships, leadership freedom