18. Debunking Intimacy: Here’s the Secret to Genuine Connections & Successful Crowdfunding

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On The Up & Up

Janine Vanessa Heinrich

30 episodes

2 days ago

On the Up & Up is a podcast created to encourage critical conversations in the startup ecosystem, amplify the untold stories and achievements of the underrepresented and underestimated, and inspire visionaries to take the next step into entrepreneurship. The three core pillars are representation, conversation, and education.

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18. Debunking Intimacy: Here’s the Secret to Genuine Connections & Successful Crowdfunding | Sharlene Durfey François

On The Up & Up

37 minutes 55 seconds

1 year ago

18. Debunking Intimacy: Here’s the Secret to Genuine Connections & Successful Crowdfunding | Sharlene Durfey François

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Hey there Risers and Thrivers,

We’re kicking off Season 3 with Sharlene Durfey François, an artist, entrepreneur, and connector that is on a mission to create a movement. During our conversation, we dive into:

Her journey of creating Intimacy Cards and the Beyond the Surface experience
The challenges of launching a Kickstarter campaign
Her vision for redefining intimacy beyond romantic connotations

This was a live podcast where guests experienced the intimacy cards.

We laugh, share personal stories, and emphasize the importance of community and meaningful conversations. This episode is a delightful mix of business insights and heartfelt discussions, encouraging everyone to embrace intimacy in all its forms.

Curious about your Intimacy IQ? Take the quiz here: https://intimacy-cards.involve.me/whats-your-intimacy-iq

Happy Listening

Follow Sharlene and Intimacy Cards:

Instagram: @shhharlenedurfey @intimacycards @shhhroooms

Website: https://www.intimacy-cards.com

Telegram: https://t.me/beyondthesurface121

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharlenedurfey

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intimacycards/

TikTok: @redefiningintimacy

Acknowledgments

Intro/Outro & Interlude Music: Music by ⁠⁠oussama arichi⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

Timestamps

Introduction (00:00:00): Janine introduces herself, Sharlene, and prompts the audience to share their experiences from the earlier interaction

Sharlene's Experience with Intimacy Cards (00:04:00)

Sharlene discusses her inspiration for creating intimacy cards during the COVID-19 pandemic and its significance. Also, she explains her choice of the term "intimacy cards" and the intention behind redefining intimacy.

Building a Business Around the Cards (00:11:40)

Sharlene discusses her decision to turn the intimacy cards into a business, the support she received, her approach to gathering user feedback, and building a community.

The Types of Intimacy (00:18:50): Sharlene elaborates on the different types of intimacy, including the concept of energetic intimacy and its significance.

Kickstarter Experience (23:04): Sharlene shares her intense experience with fundraising through Kickstarter, her strategy to create excitement, and learning from the all-or-nothing funding model of Kickstarter.

Intimacy as Symbiotic (28:09): Sharlene discusses her belief in the symbiotic nature of intimacy and relationships, as well as her vision for the Intimacy Cards.

Audience Q&A (31:55): Janine invites the audience to ask questions or share insights. They discuss expanding into dating, other target audiences, favorite cards, and more.