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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Shaping Exit-Ready Enterprises: Belinda Ephraim's Insights on Enhancing Diversity in Mergers and Acquisitions
In Today’s episode, Madeline talks 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 senior analyst with a wealth advisor during the AOL & Time Warner Merger intrigued her about the potential of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), which led her to establish her own firm. She outlines the importance of preparing business owners for M&As and also touches on her other entrepreneurial venture - a luxury skincare brand named KOKOBERNA. Through her professional journey, Belinda has adopted a strategic approach to business, focusing on its long-term prospects and planning for an exit strategy well in advance. The conversation also covers the state of the current M&A market, the importance of comprehensive due diligence, and the potential pitfalls for unprepared sellers.
Podge Thomas' Anti-Capitalist Vision: Rethinking Business Beyond Profit
Madeline chats with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, Founder & CEO of Rewrite The Mother Code, about tapping into feminine power personally and as leaders. Dr. Lyons discusses her work in women's leadership development, relationship satisfaction, and parenting, emphasizing self-care, self-reflection, and transformation in women's lives. The conversation also tackles how feminine power impacts business models and involves men in this new paradigm.
Embrace Your Essence: Gertrude Lyons on Harnessing Feminine Power and Redefining Women's Roles
Madeline chats with Dr. Gertrude Lyons, Founder & CEO of Rewrite The Mother Code, about tapping into feminine power personally and as leaders. Dr. Lyons discusses her work in women's leadership development, relationship satisfaction, and parenting, emphasizing self-care, self-reflection, and transformation in women's lives. The conversation also tackles how feminine power impacts business models and involves men in this new paradigm.
Feminist Foundations in Business: Becky Mollenkamp's Strategy for Societal Transformation
In this episode, Madeline chats with Becky Mollenkamp, an accountability coach and feminist community builder. Together, they discuss ethical business practices, feminist entrepreneurship, and personal growth. Becky shares her journey from journalism to business mindset coaching and highlights the importance of aligning businesses with personal values. They also talk about challenging traditional capitalist and patriarchal structures and promoting systemic change. They reflect on the struggles of moving away from the 'girl boss' narrative and discuss the cultural impact of a feminist-themed Barbie movie, emphasizing the need for deeper discussions on diversity and societal conditioning within the feminist community.
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 on defining her own money stories and her decision to pursue a career in wealth management. She emphasizes understanding our money mindset and breaking free from money troubles passed down through families to become financially savvy and shape our desired financial futures. Anna provides key insights on the importance of investing in alignment with our values to make meaningful money choices and earn impactful returns.