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
Play as Work: Finding Joy in the Everyday with Lauren Burgess
In this episode of Finding Fearless, host Madeline interviews Lauren Burgess, a serial social entrepreneur and nomad who lives and works out of a van. The conversation covers Lauren's journey from building and exiting several successful businesses to embracing a more balanced and authentic lifestyle. Lauren shares her experiences with burnout, discovering her queerness, and redefining success based on her values of health, wellness, and fun. The episode dives into her unique perspective on entrepreneurship, living in a van, and the importance of creating a supportive community. Additionally, Lauren discusses her recent ventures, including a digital daily planner for people with ADHD and an upcoming mastermind for women entrepreneurs.
00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless
00:50 Meet Lauren Burgess: A Serial Social Entrepreneur
03:50 Lauren's Journey: From Psychology to Entrepreneurship
06:18 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Entrepreneurship
10:17 The Reality of Hustle Culture and Burnout
15:35 Redefining Success and Embracing Balance
18:31 The Path to Selling and Retiring from Businesses
21:53 Discovering New Identities and Passions
29:07 The Importance of Community and Personal Growth
32:57 Embracing Boredom for Creativity
34:25 The Van Life Dream
35:25 Challenges and Community in Van Life
41:12 Self-Reliance and Resilience
46:51 Neurodiversity and Personal Growth
51:25 Authenticity in Entrepreneurship
53:46 Resources and Offers for Entrepreneurs
55:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
59:13 Workflow Management with Notion
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.
