Inspired by the 7 Graces of Marketing by Lynn Serafinn, Green and Graceful is a resource for sharing a vision of a new business paradigm.

10 Questions are given to leading edge practitioners to be answered in 10(ish!) minutes enabling them to share their wisdom in a fun and funky way.

Thursday, 31 May 2012

G&G Q&A 1. Katie Rose


10 Quickfire Questions in 10 Minutes - Answered by Katie Rose

1. Express your purpose.
I am committed to using sound as a medium of personal, social and ecological transformation.

2. How would you sum up graceful business practice?
Providing a successful, sustainable, consistent service powered by love, designed with beauty, crafted with elegance and delivered with integrity.

3. Name your three favourite green and graceful businesses.
1. InSpiral Lounge
2. Planta - my local health food shop
3. Small World Solar Powered Stage and Festival

4. Name three green and graceful practitioners whose work has inspired you.
1. Lynn Serafinn
2. Corrina Gordon-Barnes
3. Helen Chadwick

5. Name one environmentally friendly action which you are committed to and wish everyone else did too.
Being mindful about water consumption and supporting WaterAid.

6. What would be your top tip for entrepreneurs starting out?
Just do it! -  start now and don't give up.

7. What would be your top tip for people who feel stuck in their business practice?
Get support - there's tonnes of people out there who can help - you are not alone!

8. What is the number one thing you wish all businesses/entrepreneurs would do to make the world a better place
Sing! - song is medicine - for individuals it is an empowering daily practice, for groups it creates a sense of united purpose and liberates clear communication.

9. In your experience, what is the most helpful and positive way to view money?
As a flow of golden energy which supports the flow of purpose.

10. We've just time-travelled into the future - what does business look like in your ideal world?
'Business' has been replaced by 'Vocation' - every individual will be flourishing in their unique purpose and offering that as service to the community.  Corporations are now Centres of Excellence, powered by collaborative teams of empowered individuals. Responsibility for maintaining the wellbeing of all levels of the community is shared by everyone.



Katie Rose 
Works with individuals and groups helping them to love their voices. She composes music which interweaves original material with song, chant and mantra from global traditions.  Recent adventures include managing Ocean of Song, featuring 180 singers raising funds and awareness for WaterAid.
More info at www.therosewindow.org

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