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. 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.
00:39 Meet Francesca Phillips
02:38 Francesca's Journey to The Good Space
04:34 The Power of Morning Routines
06:43 Overcoming Depression and Finding Purpose
08:47 Challenging the Hustle Culture
15:05 Cultural Differences in Work-Life Balance
23:52 Redefining Value and Ambition
32:43 Discovering Personal Values
33:21 Aligning Work with Values
34:00 Experimenting with Nervous System Regulation
35:06 Challenging Capitalist Conditioning
39:31 Embracing Neurodiversity
47:13 Creating a Supportive Routine
50:52 Unplugging from Social Media
Get ready for the Advisory Amplified Tour!
I'm hitting the road this fall, with FinTech and accounting innovators for a high-impact, one-day event in six cities. We're diving into the future of advisory—think AI, automation, pricing, payroll, and people-first leadership.
If you're a modern firm owner aiming to grow your impact, streamline services, or connect with peers, you can't miss this! Join us in Seattle, LA, Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, or Boston. Tickets are just $99.
Visit to www.advisoryamplified.com register now!
Connect with Francesca's Work:
- The Good Space Substack Newsletter
- Website: findyourgoodspace.com
- Personal site: francescaphillips.co
Connect with Fearless Foundry:
Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless!
Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry.
Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.
Popular Podcasts
Fudd Around And Find Out
UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd brings her championship swag to iHeart Women’s Sports with Fudd Around and Find Out, a weekly podcast that takes fans along for the ride as Azzi spends her final year of college trying to reclaim the National Championship and prepare to be a first round WNBA draft pick. Ever wonder what it’s like to be a world-class athlete in the public spotlight while still managing schoolwork, friendships and family time? It’s time to Fudd Around and Find Out!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.