About Fearless Footsteps
Fearless Footsteps:
Paving the way to homeowners & financial
empowermrment
Our Mission
Our holistic approach helps individuals purchase homes, manage finances, and overcome challenges such as foreclosure. By promoting financial literacy, we aim to break cycles of financial instability, enhance mental health, and create lasting change in our communities.
The charitable arm of Fearless is dedicated to enhancing financial literacy and stability in adults and youth through our comprehensive program, Operation Get Informed. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve the American dream of homeownership, fostering generational wealth and financial stability. We offer free educational workshops, partner with various entities to provide incentives and grants for first-time homebuyers, and bring together financial advisors, credit repair specialists, and lenders.
Our Vision
Our vision is to create a future where individuals recognize the importance of financial literacy in achieving and maintaining homeownership, leading to intergenerational wealth and stability.
We strive to empower community members with the knowledge, resources, and support needed to make informed financial decisions, secure and sustain homeownership, and build a stable financial future for themselves and their families.
Through Operation Get Informed, we aim to foster a community where everyone has the opportunity to achieve financial stability, contributing to overall mental well-being and a legacy of prosperity.
Founder
Wendy Rodriguez
Wendy Rodríguez is a Guatemalan-American entrepreneur and community leader, and a mother of three. She began her business journey at 21 and later founded Ultimate Sweat Zone, focused on wellness and empowerment for women and children.
She is the founder of the nonprofit Fearless Footsteps, which supports youth in Brentwood and Long Island through programs centered on self-esteem, mental health, purpose, and leadership. Wendy holds over 12 certifications in fitness, nutrition, communication, and branding, and has been recognized by multiple community organizations for her impact.
She is also the founder of Empowering Women TV & Radio, host of Wendy Rodriguez Live on 98.5 FM La Fiesta, and a real estate agent with REAL (Bay Shore), where she leads the Wendy Rodriguez R.E. Team, helping families achieve homeownership and build generational wealth.
What We Do
Our organization is deeply rooted in the belief that true progress begins by uplifting our community. We are committed to providing essential tools, guidance, and resources that empower individuals and families to thrive.
On September 2024, we hosted a landmark event that brought together over 800 community members. This gathering wasn’t just a celebration—it was a reflection of our mission in action: offering real support, fostering unity, and building meaningful connections among local leaders, families, and individuals.
Everything we do is guided by one purpose: to serve, support, and strengthen our community. Through ongoing initiatives, impactful partnerships, and dedicated outreach, we remain focused on ensuring that everyone has access to the help, information, and opportunities they need to succeed.