Building with Carnelian

How do you build an impact that will outlive you?

For Meghan Gardner, the answer lies in assembling evidence and assets across sectors. Meghan is the founder of two purpose-driven organizations. Guardian Adventures, her social enterprise, advances science and cultural education for clients including the Smithsonian and The Cherokee Nation. CulturaConnector, her nonprofit, builds a model of scalable, adaptable, and community-owned trauma-informed care at 1/20th the cost of traditional group therapy. 

Listen today and hear how Meghan's strategic creativity, commitment to purpose, and attention to data accelerates global growth in economic capacity and mental health.

Interested in supporting Meghan's work? You can learn more about their pilot program here and help them meet their funding goal here.

Creators and Guests

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Host
Lauren Chuhta

What is Building with Carnelian?

Join the Carnelian Ventures team for candid conversations about what it actually takes to scale ventures that generate returns and create meaningful change. From early-stage operations and capital strategy to impact measurement that goes beyond metrics, each episode breaks down how founders navigate the critical decisions shaping sustainable businesses.

Building with Carnelian is produced by Carnelian Ventures, a venture studio supporting mission-driven founders through operational advisory, technology development, and impact analytics. Have feedback or want to suggest a guest? Reach out at podcast@carnelianventures.com.