
From Gymnastics to Guidance: How Fiona Sanford Is Rewriting the Teenage Journey
The Founder Tapes with Gal Krohn
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Episode · 1 Play · 1:13:09 · May 13, 2025
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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.In this episode, we discuss:Fiona's transition from competitive gymnastics to mental health advocacyThe mission and impact of The Flourish Journey's programs across AustraliaChallenges faced in scaling a purpose-driven organisationThe importance of rites of passage in teenage developmentInsights on fostering self-esteem and combating societal pressures among young girlsFiona'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. –Follow The Founder Tapes on Instagram, TikTok and LinkedInSubscribe to The Founder Tapes on YouTube! –The Flourish Journey website: https://www.theflourishjourney.org/    –Music License Number - QK7rZS Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
1h 13m 9s · May 13, 2025
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