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		<copyright>Andrea Masterson</copyright>
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		<itunes:subtitle>Existing simultaneously between the darkness and the light</itunes:subtitle>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The Bittersweet Paradox Podcast is all about how we all experience our darkest times and how moments of light can exist simultaneously.</p><br><p>Bittersweet Paradox is the sister project to <a href="patreon.com/CapitalismforGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good</a> and is produced by CFG. Visit the website to learn more.</p><br><p><strong>All the ways to find, follow, &amp; support Bittersweet Paradox and the Capitalism for Good universe:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bittersweet-paradox/id1823784007?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1823784007" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capitalism-for-good/id1779598970?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1779598970" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capitalism-for-green/id1848015700?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1848015700" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Green)</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BitttersweetParadox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bittersweet Paradox Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1574887?view=expanded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bittersweet Paradox Writing Club</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/andreamasterson.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/capitalismforgood.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1260863" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGreen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Green Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1723672?view=expanded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Green: The Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/company-mentions-130196545?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Company Mentions</a> | <a href="mailto:bittersweetparadoxpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Bittersweet Paradox</a> | <a href="mailto:capitalismforgoodproject@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Capitalism for Good</a> | <a href="mailto:CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Capitalism for Green</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584549780792" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andimasterson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Andrea &amp; her 2026 Goal = No New Things, Only New Experiences)</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bittersweetparadoxpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalismforgoodpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalismforgreen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Capitalism for Green)</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6QcGujvYaGCNxN1EgiBA8i?si=326a012dbd534f7a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ocz9Xsl1mYOYOZwZ37ZQ5?si=7e6f52ba405b4ed4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3q6Zag8HzheqxITQK1y4dN?si=0d4e9870622646bc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify (Capitalism for Green)</a> | <a href="https://thestorebycfg.myshopify.com/password" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Store, by CFG</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capitalismforgood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/@capitalismforgoodpodcast?si=jt-mAtLapRdNjDve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube (Capitalism for Good)</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
		<description><![CDATA[<p>The Bittersweet Paradox Podcast is all about how we all experience our darkest times and how moments of light can exist simultaneously.</p><br><p>Bittersweet Paradox is the sister project to <a href="patreon.com/CapitalismforGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good</a> and is produced by CFG. Visit the website to learn more.</p><br><p><strong>All the ways to find, follow, &amp; support Bittersweet Paradox and the Capitalism for Good universe:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bittersweet-paradox/id1823784007?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1823784007" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capitalism-for-good/id1779598970?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1779598970" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capitalism-for-green/id1848015700?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1848015700" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Green)</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BitttersweetParadox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bittersweet Paradox Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1574887?view=expanded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bittersweet Paradox Writing Club</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/andreamasterson.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/capitalismforgood.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1260863" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGreen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Green Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1723672?view=expanded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Green: The Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/company-mentions-130196545?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Company Mentions</a> | <a href="mailto:bittersweetparadoxpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Bittersweet Paradox</a> | <a href="mailto:capitalismforgoodproject@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Capitalism for Good</a> | <a href="mailto:CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Capitalism for Green</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584549780792" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andimasterson/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Andrea &amp; her 2026 Goal = No New Things, Only New Experiences)</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bittersweetparadoxpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalismforgoodpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalismforgreen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Capitalism for Green)</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6QcGujvYaGCNxN1EgiBA8i?si=326a012dbd534f7a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ocz9Xsl1mYOYOZwZ37ZQ5?si=7e6f52ba405b4ed4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3q6Zag8HzheqxITQK1y4dN?si=0d4e9870622646bc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify (Capitalism for Green)</a> | <a href="https://thestorebycfg.myshopify.com/password" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Store, by CFG</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capitalismforgood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/@capitalismforgoodpodcast?si=jt-mAtLapRdNjDve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube (Capitalism for Good)</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The January 2026 CFG Community Giveback Partner is </strong><a href="https://www.stjude.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><br><p>This means that <strong>10% </strong>of all Patreon membership dollars from all projects within the CFG universe will be donated to <a href="https://www.stjude.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital</a>.</p><br><p><strong>All the ways to find, follow, &amp; support the Capitalism for Good universe: </strong></p><br><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bittersweet-paradox/id1823784007?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1823784007" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capitalism-for-good/id1779598970?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1779598970" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capitalism-for-green/id1848015700?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1848015700" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Green)</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BitttersweetParadox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bittersweet Paradox Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1574887?view=expanded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bittersweet Paradox Writing Club</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/andreamasterson.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/capitalismforgood.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1260863" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGreen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Green Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1723672?view=expanded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Green: The Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/company-mentions-130196545?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Company Mentions</a> | <a href="mailto:bittersweetparadoxpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Bittersweet Paradox</a> | <a href="mailto:capitalismforgoodproject@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Capitalism for Good</a> | <a href="mailto:CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Capitalism for Green</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584549780792" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bittersweetparadoxpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalismforgoodpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalismforgreen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Capitalism for Green)</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6QcGujvYaGCNxN1EgiBA8i?si=326a012dbd534f7a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ocz9Xsl1mYOYOZwZ37ZQ5?si=7e6f52ba405b4ed4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3q6Zag8HzheqxITQK1y4dN?si=0d4e9870622646bc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify (Capitalism for Green)</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capitalismforgood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/@capitalismforgoodpodcast?si=jt-mAtLapRdNjDve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube (Capitalism for Good)</a></p><p><a href="patreon.com/BittersweetParadox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Bittersweet Paradox Community</a></p><br><p>Bittersweet Paradox is the sister project to <a href="https://open.acast.com/patreon.com/CapitalismforGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good</a> and is produced by CFG. Visit the website to learn more.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p><strong>The January 2026 CFG Community Giveback Partner is </strong><a href="https://www.stjude.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><br><p>This means that <strong>10% </strong>of all Patreon membership dollars from all projects within the CFG universe will be donated to <a href="https://www.stjude.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital</a>.</p><br><p><strong>All the ways to find, follow, &amp; support the Capitalism for Good universe: </strong></p><br><p><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bittersweet-paradox/id1823784007?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1823784007" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capitalism-for-good/id1779598970?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1779598970" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capitalism-for-green/id1848015700?itscg=30200&amp;itsct=podcast_box&amp;ls=1&amp;mttnsubad=1848015700" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts (Capitalism for Green)</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BitttersweetParadox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bittersweet Paradox Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1574887?view=expanded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bittersweet Paradox Writing Club</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/andreamasterson.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/capitalismforgood.bsky.social" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluesky (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1260863" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good’s Between the Interviews Podcast</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGreen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Green Patreon</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/collection/1723672?view=expanded" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Green: The Blog</a> | <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/company-mentions-130196545?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Company Mentions</a> | <a href="mailto:bittersweetparadoxpodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Bittersweet Paradox</a> | <a href="mailto:capitalismforgoodproject@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Capitalism for Good</a> | <a href="mailto:CapitalismForGreen@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email Capitalism for Green</a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584549780792" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bittersweetparadoxpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalismforgoodpodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capitalismforgreen/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram (Capitalism for Green)</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6QcGujvYaGCNxN1EgiBA8i?si=326a012dbd534f7a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify (Bittersweet Paradox)</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/5ocz9Xsl1mYOYOZwZ37ZQ5?si=7e6f52ba405b4ed4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3q6Zag8HzheqxITQK1y4dN?si=0d4e9870622646bc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify (Capitalism for Green)</a> | <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@capitalismforgood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok (Capitalism for Good)</a> | <a href="https://youtube.com/@capitalismforgoodpodcast?si=jt-mAtLapRdNjDve" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube (Capitalism for Good)</a></p><p><a href="patreon.com/BittersweetParadox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Bittersweet Paradox Community</a></p><br><p>Bittersweet Paradox is the sister project to <a href="https://open.acast.com/patreon.com/CapitalismforGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good</a> and is produced by CFG. Visit the website to learn more.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>November Announcement!</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>The Community Giveback Edition</itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey folks. I promise to be real quick here. I’ve been thinking a lot about how to use <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">capitalism for good</a> as the name of the project suggests by putting all the lessons I’ve learned from the leaders I’ve interviewed so far into action. I’ve also been thinking a lot about how much the need in our community is likely to continue to increase in the coming months. So in the spirit of using <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">capitalism for good</a>, I’m officially launching a give back program. To kick it all off, I’ll donate 50% of all dollars from Patreon memberships split between <a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Feeding America</a> because they have a national reach and address food insecurity and then a charity of choice by the Patreon members so we funnel some money to somewhere near &amp; dear to you all.</p><br><p>So, if that sounds like something you want to get on board with, we’ve got a few options for you to join on Patreon. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BittersweetParadox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bittersweet Paradox</a> has a Writing Club and a podcast. That’s your touchy feely thinking writing personal project.&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good</a> has 2 podcast series, one exclusive to Patreon members and some early releases. That’s 100 interviews with business leaders making a positive impact on their community.&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGreen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Green</a> has early release video episodes and a Patreon exclusive blog. That’s where I put what I learn from capitalism for good into action by attempting to open a store of my own.&nbsp;</p><br><p>There's a link to all of these in the show notes for you to join so we can make some really big donations together.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Moving forward, each of the projects will continue with a monthly donation to a charity of choice so we keep this momentum going.&nbsp;</p><br><p>So, spread the word. Tell anyone you think might be interested.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Alright. That’s enough. Let’s go leave this place better than we found it.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="patreon.com/BittersweetParadox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Bittersweet Paradox Community</a></p><br><p>Bittersweet Paradox is the sister project to <a href="https://open.acast.com/patreon.com/CapitalismforGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good</a> and is produced by CFG. Visit the website to learn more.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Hey folks. I promise to be real quick here. I’ve been thinking a lot about how to use <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">capitalism for good</a> as the name of the project suggests by putting all the lessons I’ve learned from the leaders I’ve interviewed so far into action. I’ve also been thinking a lot about how much the need in our community is likely to continue to increase in the coming months. So in the spirit of using <a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">capitalism for good</a>, I’m officially launching a give back program. To kick it all off, I’ll donate 50% of all dollars from Patreon memberships split between <a href="https://www.feedingamerica.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Feeding America</a> because they have a national reach and address food insecurity and then a charity of choice by the Patreon members so we funnel some money to somewhere near &amp; dear to you all.</p><br><p>So, if that sounds like something you want to get on board with, we’ve got a few options for you to join on Patreon. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BittersweetParadox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bittersweet Paradox</a> has a Writing Club and a podcast. That’s your touchy feely thinking writing personal project.&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good</a> has 2 podcast series, one exclusive to Patreon members and some early releases. That’s 100 interviews with business leaders making a positive impact on their community.&nbsp;</p><br><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/CapitalismForGreen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Green</a> has early release video episodes and a Patreon exclusive blog. That’s where I put what I learn from capitalism for good into action by attempting to open a store of my own.&nbsp;</p><br><p>There's a link to all of these in the show notes for you to join so we can make some really big donations together.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Moving forward, each of the projects will continue with a monthly donation to a charity of choice so we keep this momentum going.&nbsp;</p><br><p>So, spread the word. Tell anyone you think might be interested.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Alright. That’s enough. Let’s go leave this place better than we found it.&nbsp;</p><p><a href="patreon.com/BittersweetParadox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Bittersweet Paradox Community</a></p><br><p>Bittersweet Paradox is the sister project to <a href="https://open.acast.com/patreon.com/CapitalismforGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good</a> and is produced by CFG. Visit the website to learn more.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Bittersweet Paradox</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2025 22:25:07 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:subtitle>The prequel </itunes:subtitle>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome. You’re among friends here. </p><br><p>Watch the video version <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/prequel-132914519?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><br><p>Join the Writing Club <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BittersweetParadox/redeem/901A4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><a href="patreon.com/BittersweetParadox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Bittersweet Paradox Community</a></p><br><p>Bittersweet Paradox is the sister project to <a href="https://open.acast.com/patreon.com/CapitalismforGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good</a> and is produced by CFG. Visit the website to learn more.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome. You’re among friends here. </p><br><p>Watch the video version <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/prequel-132914519?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><br><p>Join the Writing Club <a href="https://www.patreon.com/BittersweetParadox/redeem/901A4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. </p><p><a href="patreon.com/BittersweetParadox" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Bittersweet Paradox Community</a></p><br><p>Bittersweet Paradox is the sister project to <a href="https://open.acast.com/patreon.com/CapitalismforGood" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Capitalism for Good</a> and is produced by CFG. Visit the website to learn more.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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