Finding Fearless

Money Matters: Exploring The Importance of Entrepreneurship & Financial Fluency With Meredith Fennessy Witts

Madeline Reeves Season 5 Episode 8

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 personal story, including her background, how she navigated the transition from corporate roles to founding her own company, and the lessons learned along the way. The discussion also touches Meredith’s experiences working with clients on navigating them through financial fluency and making a safe space for founders to talk about their shortcomings with their business finance goals and grip. Meredith emphasizes the importance of making informed decisions, trusting the process, and ensuring that the business serves the life you want to live.


00:00 Welcome to Finding Fearless with Meredith Fennessy Witz

00:27 The Entrepreneurial Journey: Meredith's Story

04:22 Navigating the Path of Entrepreneurship

09:28 Building Leschelles: A Mission-Driven Agency

11:42 The Importance of Financial Fluency for Entrepreneurs

40:05 Community and Growth: The Evolution of Le Chéile

54:01 Finding Fearlessness in Entrepreneurship


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