In this week's episode of Ladies Who Launch, Frankie James unpacks her founder story, from the uncertainty of figuring out a career path as a young adult to building Ideas Fest into a must-attend industry event. We get into turning setbacks into strategy, mastering assertive communication, navigating the grey area between business and friendship, and the financial tools every founder needs to know.
In this episode, we cover:
If you’ve ever wanted to start a business but don’t know where to begin, this one’s for you.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Meet Frankie James
02:33 Finding Your Path
12:44 Family Business Dynamics
15:31 An Intro To Ideas Fest
17:08 Pandemic Spark & First Festival Launch
21:53 Building A Founder Community
31:55 What’s Next For Ideas Fest
35:59 Rocket Round
36:11 Community Non Negotiables
39:31 Hiring For Vibe, Not Titles
43:45 Adopting The ‘Why Not Me’ Mindset
54:48 Frankie’s Top Tips
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