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.
Episodes
142 episodes
SOLO - Rise Up and Resist
In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline discusses the importance of businesses in driving social change post-2024 election. She shares her personal journey and the role entrepreneurship plays in economic empowerment. Madeline emphasizes t...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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18:17
Freedom By Another Name: Featuring Mary Bailey
In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline interviews Mary Bailey, co-founder and managing director of the Last Prisoner Project (LPP). They discuss cannabis industry opportunities alongside the persisting issue of cannabis-related incarcera...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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Powering Your Financial Future: Live your best life with Martin Moll
In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline connects with Martin Moll, a former corporate executive who transitioned into entrepreneurship late in life. Martin shares his journey from a top-ranking position in finance to co-founding Breakaway...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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53:21
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Pivot to Power: How to shift mid-career with grace with Aundrea Cline-Thomas
In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline talks with Aundrea, a journalist turned entrepreneur, about her journey from traditional media to creating her own storytelling agency. They discuss the challenges of working in collapsing media lan...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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59:01
From Followers to Friends: The New Rules of Networking
In this episode of Finding Fearless, host Madeline pulls back the curtain on powerful conversations happening within her community. This special episode features a panel discussion with three industry experts – Joanna Lovering, Becky Mollenkamp...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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46:22
Breaking the Chains of Debt: Empowering Women of Color with Briana Franklin
In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline interviews Briana Franklin, founder of The Prosp(a)rity Project. They discuss the systemic issues surrounding student debt, particularly for women of color, and how Bri's personal experiences inspir...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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54:54
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Building Business Boundaries: All things legal for small businesses! With Michelle Bomberger
In this episode, host Madeline engages in a deep conversation with Michelle Bomberger, founder of Equinox Business Law Group. They discuss the importance of legal strategies for protecting businesses, focusing on issues like intellectual proper...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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57:43
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 busines...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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1:00:56
Redefining Growth - How To Scale Sustainably In The World of Performance Marketing with Nikki Lindgren
In today’s episode, Madeline sits down with Nikki Lindgren, founder and managing partner at Pennock, a beauty and lifestyle brand marketing agency. Nikki shares her journey from her rural Minnesota roots to becoming a successful agency owner in...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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51:00
Building A Business Legacy - Navigating The M&A Process as a Female Founder with Natalie Roberts
In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline talks with Natalie Roberts, certified exit planning advisor and founder of iKadre. They delve into the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and how women entrepreneurs can navigate this...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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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 res...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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Human-centric Leadership + Developing a Company Culture That Puts People First With Dr Dee Frayne
In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline talks with Dr. Dee Frayne, a life and business coach with over 20 years of experience in building and strengthening communities. They discuss the power of channeling anger to enact positive change i...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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1:10:17
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 import...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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1:04:24
Creativity as Rebellion: The Art and Activism of Alex Jamieson
This episode features a powerful, raw and authentic conversation between Madeline and multidisciplinary artist and activist Alex Jamieson, who discusses her journey of using art as a vehicle for social change, especially focusing on reproductiv...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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1:11:57
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 entre...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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1:07:56
Mama Lions & What It Takes to Build a Matriarchal Model of Leadership With Martha Shaughnessy
In this episode, Madeline converses with an absolute badass, Martha Shaughnessy of the The Key PR, discussing her unconventional path to becoming a founder, her experiences navigating the tech industry as a woman, and managing work-life integra...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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1:11:26
McKenna Haz on Ditching the 'Real Job' Myth to Forge Your Entrepreneurial Path
In this episode, Madeline chats with McKenna Haz, the founder of Seaav, a sustainability-focused activewear brand, born from McKenna's passion for the ocean and sustainability. Growing up on Vancouver Island, Canada, McKenna was motivated by th...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:02:55
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Shaping Exit-Ready Enterprises: Belinda Ephraim's Insights on Enhancing Diversity in Mergers and Acquisitions
In Today’s episode, Madeline is in conversation with Belinda Ephraim, the founder of Katalyst Point Advisors. Belinda shares her personal journey into entrepreneurship, starting from her early days in Nigeria. Her experiences working as a senio...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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Podge Thomas' Anti-Capitalist Vision: Rethinking Business Beyond Profit
In today’s episode, Madeline converses with Podge, a Notion consultant, Fractional COO, and the founder of Small Business Co-Pilot. Podge narrates how her journey as a founder, is informed by the awareness of her ancestors' struggle for righ...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:02:23
Embrace Your Essence: Gertrude Lyons on Harnessing Feminine Power and Redefining Women's Roles
On this week’s episode, Madeline chats with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, Founder & CEO of Rewrite The Mother Code, about tapping into innate our feminine power, both personally and in our roles as leaders. Known for her work in women's leadership de...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:01:17
Feminist Foundations in Business: Becky Mollenkamp's Strategy for Societal Transformation
In this episode, Madeline chats with Becky Mollenkamp, an accountability coach and powerhouse feminist community builder. Together, they deep dive into the realms of ethical business practices, feminist entrepreneurship, and personal growth....
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:10:43
Rewriting the Wealth Script: Anna N'Jie-Konte on Empowering Women and Marginalized Voices for a Fairer Future
In this episode, Madeline talks to Anna N’Jie-Konte, a passionate and experienced financial advisor, about her thoughts on money and life. Anna, a New Yorker with immigrant roots, shares openly about the impact her family and her childhood had ...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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2023 Year In Review - And What's Next For Finding Fearless!
In the closing episode of the fourth season of 'Finding Fearless,' host Madeline Reeves reflects on the transformative conversations she's had with underestimated entrepreneurs, creators and innovators and how their stories of personal growth a...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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15:18
Writing a Legacy: How Authors Can Share Their Knowledge, Pass on Experiences, and Make an Impact with Jyotsna Ramachandran
This week on the podcast, Jyotsna Ramachandran shares her journey from childhood to becoming a business owner. She describes how her desire for entrepreneurship was planted at a young age when she noticed the difference between her father's job...
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Episode 18
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1:00:30
Building a Brand Bigger Than You: Embracing Community-Centered Leadership with Emma Tessler
In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, success stories often start with an unexpected twist of fate. Maddy Reeves welcomes Emma Tessler, founder and CEO of Ninety Five Media, to the podcast to discuss her journey and insights into building a...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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1:00:54