Episode description: In this episode of Careers Unlocked, Alex chats with Hannah Cox, Director of betternotstop and The Better Business Network. Hannah shares her journey from her challenging childhood in South London to becoming a successful business leader and advocate for sustainability. She opens up about her experiences with bullying, a cancer diagnosis and the loss of family members, all of which shaped her resilience and drive. Discover how Hannah transitioned from running her own club nights at university to founding betternotstop and The Better Business Network, building and supporting a community of organisations around to UK who want to use their business as a force for good. Learn about her ambitious Project Salt Run, where she'll be running 100 marathons in 100 days to raise awareness and funds for those affected by climate change.Key points discussed:Hannah's early life in South London and HertfordshireImpact of bullying and family challenges on her developmentTransition from university to running her own businessesFounding betternotstop and The Better Business NetworkChallenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemicImportance of sustainability in business and the benefits of B Corp certificationThe concept of collective action in The Better Business NetworkThe Better Business Summit and its impactHannah's motivations and preparations for Project Salt RunAdvice for business leaders on making a positive social and environmental impactResources and Links:Connect with Hannah: LinkedInProject Salt Run Instagram: Project Salt Runbetternotstop: WebsiteBetter Business Network: WebsiteUnited Nations Sustainable Development GoalsB Corp CertificationCarbon Literacy ProjectClientEarthMind Over MountainsGoodfestBlue Earth SummitStay Up to Date with Us on Instagram and LinkedIn:Favourite Positions Podcast InstagramAlex Young on LinkedInAs always, please reach out and let us know how you’re finding the series and feel free to send us any suggestions for topics you’d like us to explore in future episodes! Thank you for listening and supporting the platform, we're so grateful that you're here.Follow Favourite Positions on LinkedIn and Instagram, connect with Alex here.

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