Ep 003: After the Interview: Lessons in Heart-Centered Business from The Other Tour Istanbul
In this episode of Consciously in Business: After the Interview, Starre Tearney reflects on her conversation with Monti Karatas, the charismatic founder of The Other Tour Istanbul, and shares the key takeaways for entrepreneurs, creators, and conscious business leaders.
Monti’s story is more than about tours—it’s about building a business with heart, generosity, and authenticity. From creating accessible experiences for all travelers to giving back to his community, Montyi shows that success often comes from solving real needs, nurturing relationships, and following your intuition.
Key takeaways from this episode:
💡 How to spot real needs in your business instead of manufacturing them
❤️ The power of generosity, giving freely, and experimenting in the early stages
🌍 Building a business that connects with community, culture, and customers
🤝 Why relationships—with clients, partners, and your community—are the real currency of success
🌟 How to align your business with higher ideals, mission, and impact
Whether you’re starting a service-based business, scaling an existing venture, or simply curious about Istanbul, alternative travel, and conscious entrepreneurship, this episode will inspire you to lead with heart, create meaningful experiences, and grow a business that matters.
✨ Business isn’t just about profit—it’s about people, connection, and purpose.
And, check out, if you haven't already, the interview with Monti, episode 003 on the pod
To Learn more about Monti & The Other Tour, check them out at:
https://theothertour.com/
https://www.instagram.com/theothertouristanbul/
And check out some of the other incredible things Monti has his hand in…
university.Travel.com is a crowd-sourced platform that raises money for university students who can’t afford their faculty-led trips
And to Go Deeper with Starre
https://www.instagram.com/starretearney/
https://www.instagram.com/consciously_in_business/
www.starretearney.com