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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

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Acknowledgments

Intro/Outro & Interlude Music: Music by ⁠⁠oussama arichi⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠

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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.