Feminist Foundations in Business: Becky Mollenkamp's Strategy for Societal Transformation

Finding Fearless

In this episode, Madeline chats with Becky Mollenkamp, an accountability coach and powerhouse feminist community builder. Together, they deep dive into the realms of ethical business practices, feminist entrepreneurship, and personal growth.
In this episode, Becky shares her transformational journey from journalism to business mindset coaching after enduring a major season of personal change and tragedy. Emphasizing the significance of aligning businesses with personal values, Becky and Madeline discuss strategies for dismantling traditional capitalist and patriarchial structures and advocating for systemic change.
Both reflect on the struggles of diverging from the 'girl boss' narrative to foster a more equitable and sustainable business ecosystem. The conversation also touches upon the cultural impact of the feminist-themed Barbie movie, analyzing its approach towards feminism and representation, and our thoughts about how we need to ignite deeper discussions on diversity and societal conditioning within the feminist community.

00:07 Introduction to the Podcast

00:47 Meet the Guest: Becky Mollenkamp

02:27 Becky's Backstory and Journey

05:28 Understanding Introversion and Its Impact

08:02 Transitioning from Journalism to Coaching

08:36 The Impact of Personal Loss on Career

11:47 The Evolution of Becky's Coaching Practice

17:16 The Concept of Feminist Founders

19:27 Challenging the Norms of Business

27:02 The Importance of Collaboration in Feminist Businesses

29:46 The Role of Individualism in Feminist Businesses

35:16 The Struggle with Startup Culture and Growth

35:57 The Journey to Self-Realization and Personal Growth

36:39 Embracing Personal Power in Business

37:07 The Importance of Authenticity and Grounded Confidence

37:57 Setting Boundaries and Asserting Self-Worth

38:54 The Impact of Surrounding Yourself with Like-Minded Individuals

39:59 The Continuous Learning Journey of an Intersectional Feminist

41:54 The Barbie Movie: A Feminist Perspective

45:13 The Need for More Inclusive Representation in Media

53:03 The Journey to Building a Feminist Business Model

57:13 The Power of Community and Collaboration

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