In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline sits down with Virginia Klausmeier, the President and CEO of Sylvatex, a climate tech company. Together, they explore Virginia's journey of founding and scaling an impact-driven business and her mission to create a more sustainable future.

Key themes include:

• Virginia’s path to founding Sylvatex and the unique challenges of scaling a climate tech company.

• The essential need to secure the right investors who are aligned with your company’s mission.

• The vital importance of a strong support system for female founders navigating a male-dominated industry.

• The significance of trusting one's intuition and the power of perseverance in the face of entrepreneurial challenges.

• The energy implications of technological advancements and the necessity of building sustainable solutions.

In this insightful episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline Reeves sits down with Guy Pearson, the founder and executive director of Ignition. Together, they explore their parallel journeys from the traditional accounting world to tech entrepreneurship, driven by a shared mission to build businesses that create positive change.

Key themes include:

• Guy’s entrepreneurial journey and the challenges and triumphs of scaling Ignition.

• The critical importance of building a business that is deeply aligned with your personal values.

• His approach to leadership, emphasizing the creation of meaningful teams and a culture of diversity and inclusion.

• The power of mission-driven leadership and the impact of prioritizing positive change over pure profit.

• The vital role of self-care and authentic leadership in navigating the entrepreneurial path.

In this liberating episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline Reeves sits down with her friend Jordan Maney, a radical joy coach and the creator of Rest Lab. Together, they explore why rest, joy, and grief are essential, especially for women and people of color.

Key themes include:

• Jordan's personal journey from a highly regimented life to one rooted in rest and joy.

• The vital importance of prioritizing rest in a culture that values constant productivity.

• The powerful connection between collective grief and the capacity for joy.

• Jordan's work in creating safe spaces for people to be present with their emotions and prioritize well-being.

• The societal issues of loneliness and the need for stronger, joy-filled communities.

In this restorative episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline Reeves sits down with Monica Le Baron, a bestselling author, sleep expert, and creator of Sleep Simplified. Together, they explore how prioritizing rest can profoundly transform your career, relationships, and overall well-being.

Key themes include:

• Monica's personal journey from corporate burnout and insomnia to becoming a sleep expert.

• The essential connection between self-love, self-care, and achieving quality rest.

• Monica's unique four-step framework designed to simplify the path to better sleep.

• The power of breathwork and mindful routines in preparing your body for rest.

• Practical, actionable advice for listeners to immediately improve their sleep habits.

In this episode of Finding Fearless, I sat down with Francesca Phillips, founder of The Good Space. We dove into her journey from the music industry to becoming an advocate for purposeful living and creativity. Francesca shared her powerful experiences with depression and discovering her ADHD, and how these realizations shaped her unique approach to work and life.

We discussed the pervasive "hustle mindset" and why it's so difficult to let go of. We also explored the impact of AI and social media on our productivity and well-being. A core theme of our conversation was the vital importance of aligning your work with your personal values to create a more balanced and fulfilling life.

Key Themes:

• Francesca's pivot from music industry management to nurturing creatives.

• Overcoming the societal pressure to constantly "hustle."

• The transformative power of understanding your own mental health and neurodivergence.

• How AI can free up time, and the importance of using that time for creativity and connection.

• Strategies for building a life and career that are truly aligned with your deepest values.