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