Meet & Greet

Special Guest: Claudia Freed, CEO, EALgreen

Join us on Thu, Jan 16, from 5:30–7:30 PM at The Reveler (3403 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60618) for an exclusive Meet & Greet with Claudia Freed, CEO of EALgreen.

Conscious Capitalism Chicago is more than an organization—it’s a local movement committed to elevating humanity through business with a higher purpose.

Our Meet & Greet series offers a relaxed, inspiring space to connect with like-minded individuals who share the belief that trust, compassion, collaboration and value creation in business are vital to our future. It’s a chance to exchange ideas, find inspiration, and cultivate personal and professional growth.

This series spotlights special guest speakers sharing their journey of applying the four pillars of Conscious Capitalism to their business.

Come prepared to get curious, ask questions, and be inspired by insights on conscious leadership and purpose-driven impact. And yes—there will be plenty of opportunities to have fun and connect!

JANUARY’S SPECIAL GUEST SPOTLIGHT: Claudia Freed

Transformation Unleashed: How One Non-Profit Leveraged Digital Innovation to Rewrite Its Future

At the edge of transformation, one non-profit discovered a powerful truth: the key to survival meant revolutionizing their entire approach to impact.

Join us for an extraordinary discussion with EALgreen's CEO, Claudia Freed, who turned potential risk into unprecedented resilience by empowering every team member to be an agent of innovation.

"We realized that to thrive, we needed to evolve," said Freed.

By leveraging digital innovation and conscious capitalism principles they’ve transformed their 40-year nonprofit into a scalable mission-driven powerhouse.

Prepare to be inspired as Freed shares her personal journey from EALgreen's first Scholarship Recipient to CEO and offering first-hand insights on:

• Transforming a potential single point of failure into a strategic digital ecosystem
• Pioneering a groundbreaking circular business model that turns surplus inventory into scholarships
• Positioning the organization to double their business in five years
• Designing intentional succession planning that ensures mission continuity

This isn't just a story of survival – it's a mini-masterclass in organizational reinvention and lasting impact.

Whether you're a business owner, c-suite executive, nonprofit leader, social entrepreneur, or change-maker, you'll walk away with transformative insights that can reshape your approach to business and impact.

Space is Limited. Register now to be a part of a movement that is revolutionizing business to elevate humanity.

Learn more about Claudia Freed.

When: Thursday, January 16, 2025, 5:30-7:30pm

Where: The Reveler - 3403 N. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60618

Thank you to our Sustaining Partners!

Discovering and Amplifying
Higher Purpose

What is Conscious Capitalism all about? Is it a methodology or a set of practices or a philosophy? Perhaps a bit of all three.

Elevating humanity through business begins with knowing why your company exists. Businesses should exist for reasons beyond just making a profit. Conscious Capitalism sees profit as a necessary means to achieving your purpose - not as an end in and of itself. 

Let’s engage together to explore the essentials of the movement. Higher Purpose is the first in a four-part series of interactive, online sessions to look at Conscious Capitalism and the four tenets that define it. Participation in all four sessions in not required - jump in where you’re most interested.

FREE to Chicago Chapter partners

Guests:
$40 for a Single Session
$100.00 includes an Individual partnership for one year and admission to the remaining 3 sessions

SENIOR LEADERS AUTHOR SERIES

Special Guest: Khalilah Lyons, founder, coach, storyteller, movement maker, speaker, mentor, and writer

"The 'B-List' Breakthrough: A Conscious Leader's Guide to Prioritizing Purpose

Join us for a powerful and transformative conversation with Khalilah Lyons as she shares insights from her new book 'The B-List: Prioritize Your Purpose Everyday.”

Khalilah will guide us through understanding the B-list - her simple framework that shifts us from striving for life on the A-list - a life that’s driven by achievements and doing life on the B-list, where we embrace the power of being. 

Her framework teaches us how to navigate change and uncertainty as we create that shift. 

B-list is all about:

• Embracing life’s questions

• Listening for unexpected answers

• Being empowered by experiences, rather than achievements

• Reimagining who we are as life inevitably and essentially changes

This dynamic session will equip conscious leaders with practical tools to:

• Deepen self-awareness

• Shift from a limiting "to-do" mindset to an empowering "to-be" approach

• Unlock new ways of leading with purpose, authenticity, and impact

Khalilah's warm, engaging style will leave you feeling inspired and empowered to reimagine what's possible. 

Register here to connect with this author and conscious leader in an intimate setting and take home your own signed copy of her book full of mindful practices to answer your everyday moments with confidence, conviction, calm, and clarity! 

When: Friday, February 7, 2025

7:30am: Check-in, Networking & Breakfast
8:00am: Program

Where: TBD

Learn more about Khalila Lyons

Thank you to our Sustaining Partners!

Discovering and Amplifying
Stakeholder Orientation

What is Conscious Capitalism all about? Is it a methodology or a set of practices or a philosophy? Perhaps a bit of all three.

Elevating humanity through business begins with knowing why your company exists. Businesses should exist for reasons beyond just making a profit. Conscious Capitalism sees profit as a necessary means to achieving your purpose - not as an end in and of itself. 

Let’s engage together to explore the essentials of the movement. Stakeholder Orientation is the second in a four-part series of interactive, online sessions to look at Conscious Capitalism and the four tenets that define it.

In this session we will explore the tenet Stakeholder Orientation and the value derived when companies operate with their entire business ecosystems in mind, meaning they concentrate on optimizing equal value for all of their stakeholders: customers, employees, suppliers, investors, shareholders, funders, communities, and the environment.

Participation in all four sessions in not required - jump in where you’re most interested.

FREE to Chicago Chapter members

Guests:
$40 for a Single Session
$100.00 includes an Individual membership for one year and admission to the remaining 3 sessions

Discovering and Amplifying

Conscious Leadership

What is Conscious Capitalism all about? Is it a methodology or a set of practices or a philosophy? Perhaps a bit of all three.

Elevating humanity through business begins with knowing why your company exists. Businesses should exist for reasons beyond just making a profit. Conscious Capitalism sees profit as a necessary means to achieving your purpose - not as an end in and of itself. 

Let’s engage together to explore the essentials of the movement. Conscious Leadership is the third in a four-part series of interactive, online sessions to look at Conscious Capitalism and the four tenets that define it.

Engage in an interactive discussion as we explore the tenet Conscious Leadership, where leaders understand and embrace the Higher Purpose of business and focus on creating value for and harmonizing the interests of the business stakeholders.

Participation in all four sessions in not required - jump in where you’re most interested.

FREE to Chicago Chapter members

Guests:
$40 for a Single Session
$100.00 includes an Individual membership for one year and admission to the remaining 3 sessions

Discovering and Amplifying
Conscious Culture

What is Conscious Capitalism all about? Is it a methodology or a set of practices or a philosophy? Perhaps a bit of all three.

Elevating humanity through business begins with knowing why your company exists. Businesses should exist for reasons beyond just making a profit. Conscious Capitalism sees profit as a necessary means to achieving your purpose - not as an end in and of itself. 

Let’s engage together to explore the essentials of the movement. Conscious Culture is the fourth and final part in a four-part series of interactive, online sessions to look at Conscious Capitalism and the four tenets that define it.

Engage in an interactive discussion as we explore the tenet Conscious Culture, where we discuss organization’s ethos, values, principles, practices, and purpose, and how to foster a sense of belonging, learning, and joy among its members.

Participation in all four sessions in not required - jump in where you’re most interested.

FREE to Chicago Chapter members

Guests:
$40 for a Single Session
$100.00 includes an Individual membership for one year and admission to the remaining 3 sessions