Meredith Fennessy Meredith Fennessy

Joining Madeline Reeves on Finding Fearless Podcast

At Le Chéile, we are deeply passionate about supporting those who need it most: women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. You are not alone. If money, finances, or the business side of things has you feeling sick, guilt-ridden, or lacking confidence—let’s chat.

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Meredith Fennessy Meredith Fennessy

The Emotional Side of Finance: How Le Chéile Builds Profitable, Aligned Businesses

At Le Chéile, most of what we do is rooted in profitability and finance. But here’s the thing—finance touches every part of a business. And while the numbers are data-driven, they’re also deeply emotional.

For our creative clients, we custom-build visual and easy-to-use P&L and forecasting tools that give them a clear picture of their financial health. But we don’t stop at the numbers. We use those insights to tell a story about the business—one that shapes decisions and helps founders feel more aligned and empowered.

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Meredith Fennessy Meredith Fennessy

Is Your CPA or Bookkeeper Letting You Down? Let’s Talk About Why (And How to Fix It)

Your bookkeeper is providing you with a monthly report but...is it telling you a story? Is it giving you actionable insights? Are you able to leverage the information strategically?

Probably not.

In short, that is why I started Le Chéile. To help creative agency founders & entrepreneurs regain confidence and the ability to lead and scale their team & company with ease.

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Meredith Fennessy Meredith Fennessy

Why Losing a Client Can Be a Blessing in Disguise: Embracing the Magic of Alignment

When you're truly in alignment with your clients' needs, focusing on serving them rather than just your own bottom line, magic happens. Sometimes, deep down, you might even know that a partnership isn’t working. Perhaps the value you’re providing isn’t what they need anymore, or maybe the energy just isn’t right.

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Meredith Fennessy Meredith Fennessy

The Rise of Underserved Founders: Empowering Husbands to Join Their Wives' Businesses

Underserved founders are building businesses so successful that their husbands are leaving their corporate jobs to work for them.

I speak with more than 20 founders and business owners each month—some are clients, some are networking calls, and others are potential partnerships in the making. These conversations give me a unique vantage point, allowing me to spot not only market trends but also to understand how people are doing on a human level.

And recently, there's a recurring theme in many of these talks. Founders, particularly women from underserved communities, are telling me that they are bringing their husbands into their businesses. Not to run the business—they’ll still lead and steer the ship—but their husbands are leaving corporate careers to work for them in some capacity.

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