Finding Fearless
Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition. Join host Madeline Reeves, CEO of Fearless Foundry, as she digs deep to learn from the lived experiences of underestimated entrepreneurs, innovators, creators, and fearless founders. Every episode presents an opportunity to learn from their successes—and struggles—while building a company on their own terms. Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development.
Episodes
In this episode, Madeline sits down with Kelly George, a black Latinx queer bipolar neurodivergent, founder and CEO of Real Resilience Coaching and Consulting, and a pioneering coach in neurodivergence and mental health. They discuss the importance of empowering neurodivergent leaders to create business models that align with their strengths and advocate for their needs. George shares her journey from growing...
This episode features a powerful, raw and authentic conversation between Madeline and multidisciplinary artist and activist Alex Jamieson, who discusses her journey of using art as a vehicle for social change, especially focusing on reproductive rights. Raised by politically active hippies, Alex's upbringing infused her with the drive to use creativity against societal and political norms. Throughout the...
In this episode Madeline talks to Meredith Fennessy Witts, founder of Le Chéile, about one of the most important and ignored topics while building businesses: Financial Fluency. They cover topics such as the accidental path to becoming an entrepreneur, the importance of community and mentorship, financial fluency for business owners, and the challenges and strategies of scaling a business. Meredith shares her...
In this episode, Madeline converses with an absolute badass, Martha Shaughnessy of the The Key PR, discussing her unconventional path to becoming a founder, her experiences navigating the tech industry as a woman, and managing work-life integration as a mom. Martha's background in cultural anthropology and sports shaped her unique perspective on team dynamics and storytelling in marketing and communicati...
In this episode, Madeline chats with McKenna Haz, the founder of Seaav, a sustainability-focused activewear brand, born from McKenna's passion for the ocean and sustainability. Growing up on Vancouver Island, Canada, McKenna was motivated by the Fukushima earthquake's environmental impact to take action. She launched Seaav from her college dorm, combining her interests in activewear, the ocean, and ...
In Today’s episode, Madeline is in conversation with Belinda Ephraim, the founder of Katalyst Point Advisors. Belinda shares her personal journey into entrepreneurship, starting from her early days in Nigeria. Her experiences working as a senior analyst with a wealth advisor during the AOL & Time Warner Merger intrigued her about the potential of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), which led her to estab...
In today’s episode, Madeline converses with Podge, a Notion consultant, Fractional COO, and the founder of Small Business Co-Pilot. Podge narrates how her journey as a founder, is informed by the awareness of her ancestors' struggle for rights and freedoms she now enjoys, and how she's motivated and humbled by the privilege to live and work in the way she does today. In conversation, Madeline & ...
On this week’s episode, Madeline chats with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, Founder & CEO of Rewrite The Mother Code, about tapping into innate our feminine power, both personally and in our roles as leaders. Known for her work in women's leadership development, relationship satisfaction, and parenting, Dr. Lyons talks about her journey that led her to focus on empowering individuals and families to realize sati...
In this episode, Madeline chats with Becky Mollenkamp, an accountability coach and powerhouse feminist community builder. Together, they deep dive into the realms of ethical business practices, feminist entrepreneurship, and personal growth.
In this episode, Becky shares her transformational journey from journalism to business mindset coaching after enduring a major season of personal change and tra...
In this episode, Madeline talks to Anna N’Jie-Konte, a passionate and experienced financial advisor, about her thoughts on money and life. Anna, a New Yorker with immigrant roots, shares openly about the impact her family and her childhood had on defining her own money stories and her decision to pursue a career in wealth management.
Anna tells us it's crucial to understand our money mindset, looking back...
In the closing episode of the fourth season of 'Finding Fearless,' host Madeline Reeves reflects on the transformative conversations she's had with underestimated entrepreneurs, creators and innovators and how their stories of personal growth and using businesses as a tool for change have influenced her own journey. She discusses the importance of self-awareness, authenticity and personal growt...
This week on the podcast, Jyotsna Ramachandran shares her journey from childhood to becoming a business owner. She describes how her desire for entrepreneurship was planted at a young age when she noticed the difference between her father's job and her friends' parents who were entrepreneurs. She dives into the world of online book publishing, initially outsourcing the writing but later sharing her ...
In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, success stories often start with an unexpected twist of fate. Maddy Reeves welcomes Emma Tessler, founder and CEO of Ninety Five Media, to the podcast to discuss her journey and insights into building a thriving virtual team. Emma's agency specializes in digital marketing strategies for scaling brands, helping them connect with ideal clients, build communities, a...
In this captivating episode, Dr. Kiona engages in a profound conversation with Madeline, shedding light on the intricacies of ethical travel. Drawing from her unique upbringing in Hawaii, Dr. Kiona emphasizes the importance of embracing cultural diversity and understanding the nuances of each travel destination. She underscores the value of active listening and respecting local customs, illustrating how ethic...
In this episode, financial expert Stephanie Xenos shares insights on financial independence. Stephanie's personal journey from financial instability to early retirement at 32 serves as inspiration. She highlights the pivotal role of beliefs and mindset in shaping financial decisions, emphasizing that hidden beliefs can either empower or hinder our financial path. The conversation explores the evolving Fi...
In the world of fitness, where the pursuit of an idealized body often takes center stage, Kelsey Ellis emerges as a beacon of change. Her journey from competitive athlete to body-positive fitness expert is a testament to her unwavering commitment to empower individuals to embrace their bodies and redefine what it means to be well. In this episode of Finding Fearless, Kelsey Ellis shares her story, insights, a...
In this episode of Finding Fearless, we are joined by Dr. Elise Rigney, a Chiropractor, wellness expert, and entrepreneur. Elise shares her personal journey from hitting an all-time low point with her mental and physical health to finding healing and self-discovery. After unexpectedly losing her father, she reflects on her childhood and the challenges she faced growing up. Through inner child work, therapy, a...
In this episode of Finding Fearless, we are joined by Michelle Goodloe, a licensed clinical social worker, author, and wellbeing strategist. Michelle shares her personal story and discusses her work in burnout recovery and self-care. This compelling conversation explores the current state of fatigue in our society and the importance of addressing issues such as domestic violence and intimate partner abuse. Jo...
Queer Business Builders: Intersections of Identity and Entrepreneurship in the Evolving Online Space
In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline welcomes guest Rachel Pereyra to discuss the importance of building solid operational foundations. Rachel is the founder of Mastermind Business Services, an agency that provides operations consulting and execution support for women-owned agencies and social impact nonprofits. With her proven framework, Rachel helps business owners sustainably scale while feeling s...
In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline interviews Emily Rasmussen, founder of Grapevine, a crowd-granting platform. With over 10 years of experience in financing for impact, nonprofit, and social enterprise leadership, Emily shares her diverse background and how it led her to create Grapevine. From her time as a professional ballet dancer to her work in developing microfinance programs in India, Emily&...
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