Finding Fearless Madeline Reeves

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 en...

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 San Francisco. They discuss the importance of maintaining a human-centric and sustainable approach to business, especially in the marketing sphere. Nikki outlines her path through various corporate roles, highlighting the shift from working at mega bra...

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 space to build their business legacies. Natalie shares her extensive background in global M&A, highlighting her work at companies like Ernst Young and HP. The conversation explores the emotional aspects of exiting a business, the importance of earl...

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, t...

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 in the world and delve into Dr. Frayne's journey of transformation from working in non-profits and higher education to coaching individuals to achieve their world-changing goals. The episode explores themes of human-centric leadership, entrepreneurship, ...

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 importance of empowering neurodivergent leaders to create business models that align with their strengths and advocate for their needs. George shares her journey from growing up in Brooklyn with Caribbean parents, through her challenges and experiences of neu...