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
Harnessing Neurodivergence: Leadership, Mental Health, and Entrepreneurial Innovation With Kelly George
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 up in Brooklyn with Caribbean parents, through her challenges and experiences of neurodivergence during her education and early career, to founding her coaching business focused on inclusivity for neurodivergent individuals. The conversation also covers the impact of neurodivergence on mental health, the workplace, and how businesses are evolving to become more inclusive. Additionally, Kelly highlights her contribution to the anthology 'Our Stories Belong in History' and her plans for future initiatives to support the neurodivergent community.
00:00 Welcome to Finding Fearless: A Deep Dive into Neurodivergence and Leadership
00:32 Meet Kelly George: A Trailblazer in Neurodivergent Leadership
03:07 Kelly's Personal Journey: From Brooklyn to Neurodivergent Advocacy
05:02 Navigating College and the Realization of Neurodivergence
11:39 The Turning Point: From Personal Struggle to Empowering Others
19:51 Real Resilience: Building a Business Around Neurodiversity
23:27 The Future of Neurodivergent Leadership in the Workplace
30:09 Exploring Virtual Workspaces and Inclusivity
31:10 The Shift from Accommodation to Support in Work Environments
33:01 Post-Pandemic Workplace Changes and Neurodiversity
36:51 Building Business Models for Neurodivergent Strengths
37:34 Leveraging Tools and Technology for Diverse Learning Styles
45:05 The Future of Entrepreneurship and Inclusivity
49:55 Finding Fearlessness in Entrepreneurship and Life
54:56 Reflections and Closing Thoughts
Connect with Kelly:
- https://www.instagram.com/real_resilience_/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-george-pmp-6bb4a471/
Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless!
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. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry.
Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.
