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.
Finding Fearless
Feminist Foundations in Business: Becky Mollenkamp's Strategy for Societal Transformation
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 tragedy. Emphasizing the significance of aligning businesses with personal values, Becky and Madeline discuss strategies for dismantling traditional capitalist and patriarchial structures and advocating for systemic change.
Both reflect on the struggles of diverging from the 'girl boss' narrative to foster a more equitable and sustainable business ecosystem. The conversation also touches upon the cultural impact of the feminist-themed Barbie movie, analyzing its approach towards feminism and representation, and our thoughts about how we need to ignite deeper discussions on diversity and societal conditioning within the feminist community.
00:07 Introduction to the Podcast
00:47 Meet the Guest: Becky Mollenkamp
02:27 Becky's Backstory and Journey
05:28 Understanding Introversion and Its Impact
08:02 Transitioning from Journalism to Coaching
08:36 The Impact of Personal Loss on Career
11:47 The Evolution of Becky's Coaching Practice
17:16 The Concept of Feminist Founders
19:27 Challenging the Norms of Business
27:02 The Importance of Collaboration in Feminist Businesses
29:46 The Role of Individualism in Feminist Businesses
35:16 The Struggle with Startup Culture and Growth
35:57 The Journey to Self-Realization and Personal Growth
36:39 Embracing Personal Power in Business
37:07 The Importance of Authenticity and Grounded Confidence
37:57 Setting Boundaries and Asserting Self-Worth
38:54 The Impact of Surrounding Yourself with Like-Minded Individuals
39:59 The Continuous Learning Journey of an Intersectional Feminist
41:54 The Barbie Movie: A Feminist Perspective
45:13 The Need for More Inclusive Representation in Media
53:03 The Journey to Building a Feminist Business Model
57:13 The Power of Community and Collaboration
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