Cindy Gallop: Values-Driven Boldness, Your Guide to Embracing Your Worth

About This Episode

Cindy Gallop, an expert in brand building, marketing, and advertising, joins us to redefine boldness. From advocating for her self-worth to challenging societal expectations, Cindy's journey is a testament to the power of living your values. She recounts how an early act of boldness set the foundation for future negotiations, marking the start of a career defined by self-belief and self-advocacy. She explores the courage it takes to embrace uncertainty and act despite fear. Cindy also describes how to find more happiness in your life by rejecting societal norms and living authentically. She shares insights on recognizing your self-worth and unraveling the misconception that prioritizing personal happiness is selfish. The episode also addresses the unique pressures women face, encouraging women to start their own ventures by leveraging their unique strengths and insights. Cindy's commitment to making a positive impact through her various organizations inspires with examples of genuine advocacy, offering practical advice for women looking to take control of their lives and their careers. Join us for an episode packed with bold stories and impactful lessons from an extraordinary individual making her own mark on the world.

About Cindy Gallop

Cindy Gallop is a graduate of Somerville College, Oxford, whose background is over 30 years in brand-building, marketing and advertising- she started up the US office of ad agency Bartle Bogle Hegarty in New York in 1998 and in 2003 was named Advertising Woman of the Year. She is the founder and CEO of IfWeRanTheWorld, co-action software launched in beta at TED 2010 and subsequently written up and taught as a Harvard Business School case study, which enables brands to implement the business model of the future- Shared Values + Shared Action = Shared Profit (financial and social). She is also the founder and CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn, a social platform designed to promote good sexual behavior and good sexual values, which she launched at TED 2009, and for which she has just raised $2 million to build out MLNP.tv. She acts as board advisor to a number of tech ventures and works as a personal brand/life/executive coach and a consultant on brand and business innovation for companies around the world, describing her consultancy approach as “I like to blow shit up. I am the Michael Bay of business.”

Additional Resources

Website: www.cindygallop.com

Ask Cindy Anything at her Substack: https://dearcindy.substack.com/p/yes-you-really-can-ask-me-anything

Invest in her equity crowdfunding campaign: https://wefunder.com/makelovenotporn/

Instagram: @cindygallop

LinkedIn: @CindyGallop

Chapters

• 13:55 Discovering True Happiness and Self-Value
• 23:18 Empowerment Through Entrepreneurial Action