{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66cf8381798a02eed458dfef/68215413182b2144af211053?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Gymnastics to Guidance: How Fiona Sanford Is Rewriting the Teenage Journey","description":"<p>In this episode of The Founder Tapes, I sit down with Fiona Sanford, CEO of The Flourish Journey, an Australian charity dedicated to enhancing the well-being of teenage girls. With a background as an award-winning gymnast and a passion for mental health, Fiona shares her journey from sports to social impact, and how she's helping young women build resilience, self-awareness, and confidence.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, we discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Fiona's transition from competitive gymnastics to mental health advocacy</li><li>The mission and impact of The Flourish Journey's programs across Australia</li><li>Challenges faced in scaling a purpose-driven organisation</li><li>The importance of rites of passage in teenage development</li><li>Insights on fostering self-esteem and combating societal pressures among young girls</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Fiona's dedication has led to the transformation of over 25,000 lives, earning her recognition as a finalist in the 2024 Women’s Agenda Leadership Awards.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>–</p><p><br></p><p>Follow The Founder Tapes on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thefoundertapes/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://www.tiktok.com/@thefoundertapes?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">TikTok</a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-founder-tapes/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Founder Tapes on <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@thefoundertapes\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube</a>!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>–</p><p><br></p><p>The Flourish Journey website: <a href=\"https://www.theflourishjourney.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.theflourishjourney.org/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>–</p><p><br></p><p>Music License Number - QK7rZS </p>","author_name":"Gal Krohn"}