First name / Hello,, 

I'm writing to you from the woods in the minutes and moments after our most recent Uplift gathering. 

 

I don't know that we knew it when we were first creating this community how sacred and special it would be and become, but it is probably one of the things I am most proud of here at Fearless that we've forged over the past year. 

 

I'm proud of the community we've called in. 

 

I'm proud of the way that my team has stepped up in their abilities to lead these conversations. 

 

I am proud of the connections we’ve helped create among other integrated and like-minded entrepreneurs whose work is about building businesses in a way that brings out the best in each of us and cultivates the world we want to be a part of. 

 

If you've been to Uplift, you know that there's an important tool that comes from the work of Cynthia Greenawalt that we utilize as a way to get to know each other and to build a better understanding of the work we do and the things that are important to us. 

 

It's called PACE, and it's a beautiful acronym that stands for: 

 

Passion

Achievement

Communities

Endeavors

 

At this week's meetup, we focused specifically on the E, sharing as a community about our personal and professional endeavors that we're striving for between now and the end of the year.

 

We started this exercise by getting to know each other in small breakout groups, and then we each had a chance to share our endeavors with the broader community, playing back what we heard from our peers in each breakout session. 

 

What I love about the constellation of our community is how diverse yet aligned each of our endeavors is. Some were as simple as wanting to turn over a new leaf and break ground on a brand-new garden. Others were as big and broad as attracting new clients or bringing a book into the world. 

 

That last endeavor is actually mine. As many of you already know, I've spent the last five years finding my way through the process of writing my first memoir. It hasn't been easy; the stories it contains have been so heavy on my heart that it was hard for me to look at, let alone edit them for the last year. 

 

But those of you who are on our Uplift call know that I am out in the woods to work on one primary thing, which is finding the path forward to finish the second version of my manuscript so that it can finally make its way out into the world. 

 

What I found at Uplift this week wasn't what I was expecting. 

 

I'm used to the ways that we magically make connections and find common ground over things like neurodivergence, our families, and the projects we're most passionate about, and I love seeing the ways that people unexpectedly get to know each other and create connections that manifest outside of the group. 

 

This is why community is a core value to our entire team and to the work we do here at Fearless. 

 

It's why we create programs like this, in addition to our mastermind for early-stage entrepreneurs: Figure 8.

 

We know that by creating community, we can find common ground that can help us build better businesses and a better world. 

 

But by sharing my endeavor loud and clear with the group, I realized something unexpected:  I felt a sense of momentum and accountability building around the project. I've been carrying this venture alone, often unclear about what the next step should be, all while fearing that this work doesn't actually matter to anybody. 

 

When I took a risk and chose to share my memoir-in-progress with others, I realized that there are people who are eager to read the stories I’m writing, and I also got to declare to the group a deadline that I'm aspiring to achieve when it comes to getting this draft done. 

 

I left our community feeling inspired, like people have my back, and like I have a newfound sense of purpose when it comes to this project. 

 

And I wouldn't have found that if it wasn't for Uplift.

 

I could wax on for weeks on end about why community is so important to me, but I will simply say this: 

 

 

I'm so grateful for the people who continue to show up for these moments, and I invite those who haven't to come be a part of what we're building. 

 

Hope to see you at the next event.
- Madeline

 

Fearless Foundry is bringing you an incredible offering this week: coaching with Madeline’s personal business coach, Monica Kenton. Not only has Monica been supporting Madeline through the evolution of Fearless Foundry, but she has also been the literary guide helping Madeline get this draft of her book done. If you were at Uplift this month, you probably got a chance to meet and be wowed by Monica, who shares this about her coaching work:

 

Schedule a call with Monica to see what possibilities are open for you. Make sure to let her know Madeline sent you if you want to snag one of her six available coaching slots during this powerful time of harvest and new beginnings.

With the presidential election coming in just 39 days, the importance of media literacy is undeniable. On the newest episode of the Finding Fearless podcast, Madeline had the privilege of speaking with Aundrea Cline-Thomas, whose career in journalism gave her a front-row seat to the evolution of media. From misinformation to election coverage, the episode dives into how the media landscape has changed and why it's essential to critically evaluate the sources we trust.

 

In this episode, Aundrea also shares her evolutionary journey from journalist to entrepreneur and how she’s empowering others to tell their own stories with clarity and integrity.

 

Fearless Foundry is thrilled to announce our newest way of working with clients: Our Brilliant Rebranding Offering. 

 

If you’re an individual OR company interested in shining brightly in your field, a rebrand might be the right step for you in this season! This package includes brand strategy, brand identity, and brand photography; it also includes a set of social media templates you can use for future posts, along with everything you’ll need to create six months of social media posts– all in total alignment with the aesthetics of your new brand.

 

We have the capacity to offer two Brilliant Rebranding Packages in Q4 of this year, and Friends of Fearless Foundry (that’s you!!!) will get $2,000 off this package if you book it by October 31st. Schedule your discovery call now to see if the Brilliant Rebrand can help you align your aesthetic and intentions as you head towards the New Year.

In the spirit of knowledge-sharing with our community, we want to highlight the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), an important new law that went into effect on January 1, 2024. The CTA requires small businesses like LLCs to report entity owners to a federal database managed by FinCEN; the law is aimed at combating money laundering, human trafficking, and other financial crimes. This law primarily impacts businesses with fewer than 20 employees, and penalties for non-compliance can be steep—up to $10,000 in fines or even prison time. Business entities have until January 1, 2025, to comply with the CTA’s reporting requirements. If you have questions about how this may apply to your business, connect with your accountant to ensure you're prepared. And if you need a great accountant, reach out to us—we are happy to help you find someone to support you with this requirement… and beyond!