I am really excited to introduce you to Dinny Lansdowne and her company, Inspired Mentors, in today’s Saturday Selection! I was introduced to Dinny several months ago and had a wonderful conversation with her. We connected immediately – she is passionate, vibrant, and on a mission to help conscious entrepreneurs reach their highest potential.

Please read on to learn more about her and also her company, Inspired Mentors.

How was Inspired Mentors born?

I’ve been a creative entrepreneur, designer, and a branding strategist for conscious entrepreneurs for the last 20 years. And from my experience of learning how to run a business – and in coaching 100s of aspiring entrepreneurs – I’ve noticed that there is often a huge gap between people’s talents, dreams, visions, and mission – and their ability to really build a successful, sustainable business that nurtures them as well as creates the change they want to be.

I’ve really seen how painful it is for people who don’t have the support, the skills and the platform. Or maybe they have the passion and energy but just don’t have know how to design a fantastic business model and brand that really reflects their purpose and is wildly profitable.

And so I created Inspired Mentors to support conscious entrepreneurs in going for their dreams and give them the tools to achieve them.

Can you please explain how it works to everyone who isn’t familiar with it?

Inspired Mentors is designed to do four things:

1. Be a safe haven for entrepreneurs to get support from peers and mentors.
2. Provide access to inspiring and effective training.
3. Offer a co-creative model where you can position your brand  by being featured in one of our media channels or events.
4. Be part of a movement of change makers who are contributing to a better world – spiritually, creatively, socially, environmentally, and economically.

What exciting things are on the horizon for the Inspired Mentors community?

Wow, there is so much happening. We just wrapped a fabulous event called Realize Your Most Powerful Vision with Incredible Mentors who delivered phenomenal content, inspiration, and practical techniques. And we are in the middle of planning a really incredible event for Fall as well…

In the meantime, next week, I’ll be doing an Orientation call that will present how Inspired Mentors will assist our members in moving from Inspiration into increasing their income and impact.

This exciting orientation will be available by phone or webcast on Thursday, August 18th at 11am pst. (I’ll post details here on how you can sign up just as soon as they become available.)

You are such a positive, inspiring, compassionate person who gives so much of herself. How do you recharge and find balance to ensure that you will be able to continue this level of giving?

Thank you! A few things come to mind. First off, I’ve been meditating for almost 30 years! The results my clients get and now the incredible collaborations and feedback that is coming from our event really, really give me energy. I’m quite motivated by getting results (as we all are). And I remain focused on the vision of co-creating a new business model where we can express ourselves fully, be happy and have a positive impact! I guess I am aware of staying tuned into the positive as much as possible – so that I can do whatever is required – even when I don’t feel like it.  Behind the giving is a tremendous list of logistics – so another piece is that I am quite adamant about blocking time for specific activities. Then I’m free to really be present and deeply connect when I’m interacting with someone.

You inspire so many – you are a living example of putting conscious vision into action. Who inspires you?

Great question! I’m inspired by so many people that it’s a challenge to answer. Especially because I’m often inspired in the moment by people who are generous, authentic, creative, or transformational! But to be a bit more specific, I’ve been really influenced by socially and environmentally responsible entrepreneurs and organizations like Social Venture Institute. And I’ve studied and practice many different healing modalities- Theta Healing is one that really created a shift for me. Plus, of course, I have a long list of innovative artists who inspire me.

Day to day, I’m very inspired by the conscious creatives and mentors I work with. I’ve been  incredibly fortunate in the mentors I’ve had and the mastermind groups I’ve participated in – especially during my time as an aspiring eco-fashion designer. I am still so grateful to the love, encouragement, and hardcore advice I received from experienced entrepreneurs and investors. Inspired Mentors is one way I can give back.

You are someone who takes action toward going for your dreams and living your ideal life. Do you have any advice for others who would like to take the first steps toward their dream, but could use a bit of encouragement before doing so?

I truly believe that if we are given a dream, it’s our responsibility to take action towards it. We have to acknowledge and nurture that dream so that we can express ourselves, share and evolve our gifts, and speak your dream in a safe place – like Inspired Mentors. And start participating and seeing your own value reflected back to you.

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Thank you so much, Dinny, for sharing yourself with us today! I’m truly grateful that our paths have crossed, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for you and Inspired Mentors!

If you would like more information about joining the Inspired Mentors community, please click here. If you would like to contact Dinny directly, please email her at dinny@inspiredmentors.com.