Finding Fearless

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Caroline Hill on to talk about her amazing company and how she trains "designers for equity" within schools and communities to take the lead in redesigning relationships in our society. As the founder of 228 Accelerator , our guest Caroline Hill is always "thinking and writing about equity, design, schools, and yoga." Necessar...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Christine Rose on to talk about the "Me Too" movement and how she life is precious, short, and sweet.  Christine is the CEO of Christine Rose Coaching & Consulting to the Finding Fearless podcast. Christine is the bestselling author of Life Beyond #MeToo , and was featured in the UN Foundation's #EqualEverywhere campaign! As a...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! Our Founder, CEO, and Finding Fearless Podcast host, Madeline Pratt, is bringing you a solo episode about funding for female founders and she’s riled up.  She jumps right into a conversation that’s been heavy on her heart lately and has been coming up quite a bit with other women in business—founders specifically. Looking back on her past career that has led her t...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! Bringing you a little fashion podcast this week. I had the pleasure of chatting with the Founder of Pretty Well Beauty, Jazmin Alvarez!  Jazmin founded Pretty Well Beauty  "to offer people an experience that felt inclusive, streamlined (read, less noisy) and [made] them feel good about their decision to take better care of themselves." In this episode, J...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Sara Dean on to talk about how she learned how to embrace change and step into her strengths in a major way.  Sara Dean, Founder and President of The Shameless Mom Academy , is not only a business leader but a leadership coach, keynote speaker, and The Shameless Mom Academy Podcast host (boasting 4 million downloads, goals!).  In this episode, Sa...

We’re entering into the realm of business on this week’s episode of the Finding Fearless podcast with our host, Madeline Pratt! She dives into how building a strong team is extremely important to the success of a business, and gives us an inside peek at how the Fearless team came to be… A little bit of magic, but plenty of process, structure, and organization. Whether you’re an employee or a busin...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Elena Joy Thurston on to talk about her experience as a queer woman and how she has helped create a more inclusive world.  Elena Joy Thurston is an LGBTQ+ speaker and founder of the nonprofit Pride and Joy Foundation . A Mormon mom of four who not only lost her marriage but also her church and her community when she came out as a lesbian. Elena r...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Adrienne Hibbert on to talk about equity in healthcare and safety for Black people within our medical and healthcare fields. Adrienne Hibbert is the Founder and CEO of Black Doctors Of South Florida and Black Health Doctors —a medical directory to help Black patients find Black medical practitioners.  Here are three key quotes from Adrienne that...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! We’ve got a PSA for you on this week’s Finding Fearless podcast—change can be a GOOD thing! Our CEO and Founder Madeline Pratt is breaking down how to navigate a career change and why you won’t regret it! Raise your hand if the pandemic shifted your personal priorities. So many of us were reevaluating our work lives and reconsidering what work means to us. Madelin...

Please welcome our first guest of 2022, Co-Founder and CEO of Root + River , Emily Soccorsy!  She's a visual and lingual artist who applies her creativity and intellect to both her work and her everyday life. Her experiences include teaching English in rural Japan, raising two daughters, living in two foreign countries, earning a master's, and enjoying a 20-year marriage. In this episode...

2022 has arrived and we’re kicking off the THIRD season of the Finding Fearless podcast. To quote our host and Fearless Foundry CEO Madeline Pratt, “It feels wild.” We couldn’t be more grateful for our audience and all the amazing female founders, leaders, and mothers that have shared their stories.  In this episode, you’ll hear more about:  - Madeline’s background and why she started the Finding...

We’re bringing you another solo episode by our podcast host and CEO of Fearless Foundry, Madeline Pratt! As we all close out another crazy calendar year, this topic becomes top of mind for many—self-care. “A topic that is near and dear to my heart, particularly this time of the year. I’m going to share why it’s important to me and how I make it a priority,” says Madeline. In this episode, Madeline...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Michelle Keefe on to talk about how to redefine the workplace for moms.  We’re thrilled to share this wonderful conversation Madeline had with Michelle Keefe, CEO of MomUp ! She leads MomUp in its quest to connect organizations with an untapped network of high level talent while bringing more fulfilling work to women. Prior to MomUp, Michelle suc...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Jessica Kelly on to talk about her story in fashion, and how to make the industry better.   A big, worldwide, round of applause for this week’s Finding Fearless Podcast guest, Jessica Kelly. She’s the Founder and CEO of THR3EFOLD and has spent a decade helping hundreds of fashion and lifestyle brands in New York City grow their business through m...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Stacy Ennis, and she shares how “books continue to have a profound impact on [her] both professionally and personally.”  The list of accomplishments goes on and on with this week’s podcast guest. She’s a best-selling author, creative consultant, speaker, ghostwriter, wife, and mother. A big welcome to Stacy Ennis , CEO and Founder of Creatively L...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Shari Hammond on to talk about her story, what drives her to be so creative, and how her dad has a big part to play. A big welcome to ​​inventor and innovator Shari Hammond, CEO of Inspired Product Development Group and the inventor behind Cabinet Caddy and Go Hang It —what a #boss.  Shari wanted to leave you all with 3 key takeaways: 1. Do your...

Buckle in and get ready for a mini TED Talk from our host, Madeline Pratt on this solo episode of The Finding Fearless Podcast.  What a wonderful world it would be if childcare was free and readily available. Two words—game changer. Madeline discusses her thoughts on the affordability and availability of childcare, and what it’ll take for all moms to be able to participate in the workforce. We hop...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Tierra Bonds on to talk about how she helped numerous people re-establish their credit!  Tierra Bonds is the Founder of Take Charge Credit Consulting . From the empowering name of her company to working with youth, Tierra landed in her position after getting over the fear factor of starting a company from the ground up. From not even knowing what...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Alli Wachtel on to talk about what it takes to start a business, believe in your abilities, and bring beautiful projects to life. Please welcome Founder and Creative Director of Dot Grid Studio , Alli Wachtel!  A PSA for anyone who's about to start a business and is looking for inspiration—this conversation is for you. Alli understands the d...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Kelly Kaufman and Emily de Silva  of Cultivated Talent on to talk about walking away from the world of corporate recruiting to forge ahead and build a brand for themselves—all through a pandemic. Bringing you an amazing conversation from co-founders Kelly Kaufman and Emily de Silva of Cultivated Talent ! We love their work approach,  relationship...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Erin Austin on to talk about money and business, but in a “fun, sell your business one day kind of way.”  We welcome the Founder of Think Beyond IP , Erin Austin! She’s all about female empowerment, loves a good strategic action plan, and is a pro at helping women sell their companies. In this episode, Erin and I cover: - How to sell your busines...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Heather Lovato   on to talk about her life as a mompreneur PR extraordinare! Heather, CEO of clover PR , has nurtured her brand baby to be a multi-million dollar PR firm representing game-changers in beauty, health and fitness, wellness, and motherhood. When she's not slinging press you can find her on her podcast, A Space for Sōl , and conn...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Susie Kahlich on to talk about how Susie took control and has been helping other women do the same.   A note to our listeners this week from Madeline— ”I want to make a point to let you know that we’re talking about some tougher conversations in this episode, particularly when it comes to assault and violence against women.” We are overcome with...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Ebony Andersen on to talk about how she made a splash in the white male-dominated cannabis industry! This is NOT a drill. When we say you will relate—you WILL. This week’s resilient podcast guest has faced some seriously overwhelming, strenuous obstacles—and rose to face them head-on. Let’s hear a loud virtual applause for trailblazer Ebony Ander...

Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Hannah Smolinski on to talk about her insight into starting a company, working with small businesses, advocating for yourself, and rolling with the business punches! Our podcast guest this week has pushed the boundaries of what it looks like to be an accountant and in turn, she became CEO and Founder of Clara CFO Group . We give a BIG Finding Fea...