
Finding Fearless Podcast 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.
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Madeline Reeves is a coach for ambitious entrepreneurs and the Founder and CEO of Fearless Foundry. She has spent her career serving as a business development leader working for technology companies ranging from small startups to large publicly traded companies. She launched Fearless Foundry in 2018 to help innovative leaders boost their branding and internal strategies to build better businesses and work with clients they love.
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Fearless Finance: Martin Kamenski on Breaking Down Barriers to Generational Wealth
In this enlightening episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline explores "Fearless Finance" with Martin Kamenski, CEO and founder of Revel CPA. Together, they delve into Martin's unique journey bridging the worlds of theater and finance, and his powerful mission to break down barriers to generational wealth for underrepresented communities.
Key themes include:
Martin's unconventional career path, spanning performing arts and the financial sector.
His dedicated mission to build generational wealth, particularly for underrepresented communities.
The critical importance of aligning core behaviors and values to forge a robust company culture.
How authenticity in leadership leads to sustained success for both entrepreneurs and their teams.
Insights into financial empowerment and the evolving landscape of the accounting industry.

Good Awkward: Growing Through Discomfort with Henna Pryor
In this inspiring episode of Finding Fearless, I sit down with Henna Pryor, a workplace performance expert, award-winning author, and keynote speaker whose journey from corporate conformity to entrepreneurial authenticity challenges everything we think we know about professional success.
Key themes we explored:
Henna's bold leap from Big Four accounting to founding her own venture
Why traditional definitions of success are failing us
The revolutionary power of embracing professional awkwardness
How personal experiences shape our willingness to take career risks
Strategies for practicing effective vulnerability in professional settings
Building a sustainable, energizing career that aligns with your values

Tea with the Team: What Does It Mean to Be Mission Driven with Madeline & Jamie
In this introspective episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline Reeves and Jamie Engelhardt explore the essence of human-centric leadership and the critical alignment of mission, values, and actions in business.
Madeline introduces a new segment, "Tea with the Team," featuring a candid conversation with CMO Jamie. Together, they delve into:
The common inconsistencies found within "mission-driven" organizations.
The challenges and vital importance of cultivating authentic brand values.
The necessity of establishing a clear and actionable mission statement.
The role of powerful guiding questions in fostering true alignment.
Reflections on personal experiences and the significance of being an "integrated entrepreneur."
A critique of superficial marketing strategies and the emphasis on genuine accountability in leadership.

Fearless Connection: Building the First LGBTQ+ Social Network with Cat & Marianna
In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline Reeves sits down with Catherine Perez and Marianna Di Regolo, the queer married founders of FAMM. Together, they explore their professional journeys and their mission to build a thriving, inclusive queer economy that challenges traditional business networks.
Key themes include:
The systemic barriers and funding challenges faced by LGBTQ+ professionals and entrepreneurs
Their commitment to community-driven solutions and the creation of FAMM
How intentional spending and mutual support can transform economic landscapes
The launch of FAMM Connect - the first social network designed for LGBTQ+ professionals
The vital importance of safety, visibility, and resilience in building inclusive platforms

Choreographing the life you want: Financial Freedom and Authentic Success with Tricia Taitt
In our latest episode of Finding Fearless, we had the privilege of speaking with Tricia M. Taitt, CEO of FinCore and fractional CFO who's transforming how women entrepreneurs approach their finances. Her journey from Wall Street executive to financial empowerment advocate offers powerful insights into building a sustainable, values-driven business.
Key themes include:
The critical importance of financial literacy for entrepreneurial success
Why less than 2% of women-owned businesses reach seven figures in revenue
Strategies for overcoming financial fears and scarcity mindsets
The difference between revenue and take-home pay (and why it matters)
How childhood money lessons shape our business decisions
Practical steps for scaling beyond six figures with intention