{"podcast":{"title":"Spark Good Podcast","slug":"spark-good-podcast-6446770","podcast_index_feed_id":6446770,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/477105/rss","website_url":"https://www.sparkgood.net/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/6/8/6/f68648e5c8f0b5f85f2e77a3093c12a1/Spark_Good_Podcast_Cover_Art_1400.png","author":"Stephanie Malon-Rufi","episode_count":52,"summary":"Discover how business can ignite positive change in the world on the Spark Good Podcast. Join us as we delve into strategies, stories, and insights that empower purpose-driven entrepreneurs seeking to 'do business' differently. Host Stephanie Malon-Rufi, MBA, brings 20+ years working within and as a consultant for social businesses from the start-up phase to scaling and experience as a holistic leadership coach. From innovative approaches to profit and purpose alignment to practical tips for creating a positive social impact, Spark Good Podcast offers inspiration and guidance. Plus learn how to nurture your own well-being, change traditional rules that might be holding you back, and thrive in your role as a social business owner. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or simply curious about the intersection of business and social impact, the Spark Good Podcast has something for you. Join our community of changemakers as we inspire, inform, and empower you to make a meaningful difference in the world through your business.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-05T16:18:45.651651+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770"},"episode":{"title":"#42: How to Run Your Business When You're Not at Full Capacity","slug":"42-how-to-run-your-business-when-you-re-not-at-full-capacity","published_at":"2026-02-27T03:26:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770/42-how-to-run-your-business-when-you-re-not-at-full-capacity","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770","url":"https://ef35d815-15d7-4a96-b33c-47127e236091.libsyn.com/42-how-to-run-your-business-when-youre-not-at-full-capacity","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ef35d815-15d7-4a96-b33c-47127e236091/42_Audio.mp3?dest-id=4051014","summary":"In this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, Stephanie invites you into an honest conversation about something every entrepreneur faces—but few plan for: diminished capacity. Whether it's global uncertainty, community disruption, or personal grief, there are seasons when you simply cannot operate at full speed. Instead of pushing harder or pulling away entirely, what if there was a steadier way to lead? Stephanie introduces a practical framework to help you discern what truly needs to be protected when your time and energy are stretched thin. You'll hear reflections from her own recent season of loss, patterns she sees in her clients, and a powerful lens from her Sustainable CEO framework that can help you make intentional tradeoffs without guilt. If your capacity feels thinner right now, this episode will help you steady your leadership—and focus on what actually matters most. Get the FREE Sustainable CEO Decision Guide here: https://unique-author-9818.kit.com/267bc5a3de Grab the FREE Quarterly Planning Workbook here: https://unique-author-9818.kit.com/604f7e03b0 Focus + Flow: More info and get on the waitlist: https://www.sparkgood.net/focus-flow Learn more at: www.sparkgood.net You can also connect with Stephanie through: Weekly emails (short, simple with one or two key takeaways) - sign up here Social Media - (moderately 😉) active on ​LinkedIn​ and ​Instagram​ Spark Good website - check out the ​free resource page​","meta_description":"In this episode of the Spark Good Podcast, Stephanie invites you into an honest conversation about something every entrepreneur faces—but few plan for: di…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1542,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/spark-good-podcast-6446770/episodes/42-how-to-run-your-business-when-you-re-not-at-full-capacity/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770/42-how-to-run-your-business-when-you-re-not-at-full-capacity.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}