Falling Up with Cindy Gallop: Challenging Social Norms & Innovating Sex EdIn this episode of Brand F Ups, host Robyn Young interviews Cindy Gallop, the pioneering founder and CEO of MakeLoveNotPorn. Cindy shares her journey as a serial entrepreneur and activist, revealing the inspiration behind creating a social sex video sharing platform that promotes real-world intimacy. From her viral TED talk to challenges faced in the tech industry, Cindy discusses her fight to normalize conversations about sex, her struggles with business infrastructure, and her innovative plans for the MakeLoveNotPorn Academy. Cindy's insights on diversity, inclusion, and the importance of radical authenticity in business offer valuable lessons for any entrepreneur.

Watch Cindy's original Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/cindy_gallop_make_love_not_porn?subtitle=en

Make Love Not Porn on WeFunder: https://wefunder.com/makelovenotporn

00:00 Introduction to Brand F Ups Podcast00:15 Meet Cindy Gallop: Entrepreneur and Activist01:23 The Birth of MakeLoveNotPorn07:07 Challenges and Triumphs in the Sex Tech Industry10:40 Navigating Cultural and Business Barriers12:09 Building a Sex Education Ecosystem22:11 Empowering Diversity and Inclusion30:25 Cindy's Bold Moves and Personal Stories38:02 Lessons from the Trenches: Fail Up Moments43:01 Closing Remarks and Call to Action