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Real Change Starts with Women Making a Sh*t Ton of Money with Cindy Gallop, Founder of Make Love Not Porn

Dec 5, 2024

Cindy Gallop, founder of Make Love Not Porn, is a pioneering force in advertising and a fierce advocate for women entrepreneurs. She reflects on her frugal upbringing in Asia and how it molded her financial perspective. Cindy shares her unplanned journey into advertising and emphasizes the importance of negotiation for women. She confronts the challenges of securing funding as an older female entrepreneur in tech, advocating for safe online spaces. Her insights inspire financial empowerment and collaboration among women in business.

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Early Financial Experiences

Cindy Gallop's family practiced frugality during her childhood, impacting her early money views.
As a young adult, she prioritized property investment, buying her first apartment for £41,500 at 27.

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Property Investment Advice

Invest in tangible assets like property as soon as possible.
Prioritize getting on the property ladder, even if it means buying in a less desirable, more affordable area.

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First Apartment Purchase

Cindy bought her first apartment in a then-undesirable area of London, which later became trendy.
During a recession, she was the only one not underwater on her mortgage, enabling her to continue buying homes.

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This week, I had the immense pleasure of talking with the exceptional Cindy Gallop the self-proclaimed Michael Bay of business. Cindy’s name is synonymous with trailblazing initiatives in advertising, TED talks, and championing women entrepreneurs through Make Love Not Porn.

In our deep dive, we traverse Cindy’s childhood memories in Asia, where frugality was the norm due to her family's circumstances, and how these early experiences shaped her views on money and investment and were critical to her journey toward financial independence.

Cindy shares the magic of how everything in her life was unplanned, yet it’s led her to be the powerhouse she is today. We explore her unexpected foray into advertising, thanks to a chance encounter, and how mastering the art of negotiation has never led her astray.

She candidly discusses the challenges she faced as an older female entrepreneur in a male-dominated tech world, detailing her relentless (and continuous) fight to secure funding for Make Love Not Porn amidst widespread discrimination.

As we explore Cindy's trajectory, you’ll hear valuable insights into her tenacity, resilience, and the critical importance of creating and maintaining safe online spaces for women and minorities. Tune in for an inspiring look at how Cindy's groundbreaking work and ceaseless advocacy for financial empowerment continue to leave a lasting impact on society.

Key Topics:

Cindy’s early money lessons in frugality and property investment
Breaking into the advertising industry in 1985
Cindy’s first property purchase for $41k at 27
Advice for anyone looking to purchase their first property
Discovering entrepreneurship as a path to greater wealth creation
Becoming a ferocious negotiator during her corporate ad career
“Do interesting things, and interesting things will happen”
Leaving corporate and branching out on her own
Noticing the massive gap of women in tech and startups
The creation of Make Love Not Porn
Using business prowess to change people’s sexual attitudes and behavior for the better
What’s at stake when women don’t get funding for their businesses
Women need to make money to fund other women

Connect with Cindy online:

Help fund Make Love Not Porn: https://wefunder.com/makelovenotporn

Website: https://makelovenotporn.tv/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindygallop/

Instagram: @cindygallop

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