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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
Everywhere is Queer! Building an LGBTQ+-specific brand with Charlie Sprinkman
In this episode, Madeline interviews Charlie Sprinkman, the founder of 'Everywhere is Queer,' a platform aimed at mapping queer-owned businesses worldwide. Charlie shares their journey from growing up in conservative Wisconsin to founding a resource that now lists over 12,000 queer-owned businesses. They discuss the inspiration behind the platform, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the recent launch of their mobile app. The episode also delves into the importance of community support, the impact of visibility for queer individuals, and the evolution of Charlie's brand. Additionally, Madeline and Charlie talk about the upcoming projects and future visions for 'Everywhere is Queer,' including a newly launched job board and plans for further expansion into various community resources.
00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless
00:51 Meet Charlie Sprinkman: Founder of Everywhere is Queer
03:04 Charlie's Journey and Inspiration
04:34 The Birth of Everywhere is Queer
05:29 Challenges and Experiences on the Road
07:55 Building the Everywhere is Queer Community
14:41 Monetization and Growth Strategies
19:10 The Importance of Supporting Queer-Owned Businesses
25:33 The Importance of Visibility and Representation
26:42 Personal Stories and Legal Challenges
27:56 Celebrating Queer Spaces Across the Globe
29:34 Navigating Burnout and Entrepreneurship
32:43 Building a Supportive Entrepreneurial Community
40:42 Future Visions and Expanding Resources
41:42 Closing Remarks
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.
