The spark* blog
Thoughtful insights for socially responsible entrepreneurs who give a ****! Honest conversations about impact, wellbeing and creating sustainable change.
Keeping the fighters in the fight
After two decades working in London education, I learned something crucial: the people creating alternatives and fighting for change carry weight that others don't see. The BikeStormz documentary reminded me why I stepped away from frontline work - and what that taught me about keeping purpose-driven founders sustainable enough to keep fighting.
The power of AND: how to suck at stuff, be scared, feel unclear AND still get good shit done
Every founder faces moments where the choice feels binary: quit the day job or stay, launch now or wait, say yes or disappoint people. But what if you didn't have to choose? Discover how the power of AND can help you move forward even when you're scared, messy, and unclear - without waiting for perfect conditions.