Episode 3: Rethinking the Toolkit - Why Creativity Beats Cash and Credentials

At A Little Better Co., we believe one of the biggest myths in modern business is that money is the only way to move forward. Stuck? Raise a round. Hit a wall? Hire. Need to grow? Bring in private equity. But for many mission-driven leaders—especially those building outside traditional systems—that model isn’t just out of reach, it’s fundamentally unsustainable.

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kimberly McGlonn—founder of Grant BLVD and author of Build It Boldly—for a powerful conversation about what it looks like to build momentum through creativity, not capital. Together, we unpack why we’ve been conditioned to treat cash as the universal solution, how that instinct is rooted in extractive, profit-first systems, and what becomes possible when we instead lean on empathy, lived experience, and creative strategy to move through challenge. This isn’t a theory-driven dialogue—it’s a grounded, real-world look at how founders like Kimberly are rewriting the rules, making progress, and proving that there is a better way.

Check out Dr. Kimberly McGlonn & things mentioned:

• Build It Boldy:⁠ https://www.drkimberlymcglonn.com/build-it-boldly-book
• Follow her on Instagram → @kimberlymcglonn
• Learn more about their work → www.drkimberlymcglonn.com