18. Sharlene Durfey François
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
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.
