Inside the Ambitious Women in Essex Christmas meet-up in Chelmsford: networking tips, community insights and mindset shifts every female founder needs heading into 2026.

Want to rest this December and stay booked? Here’s how female founders can create a simple visibility ecosystem that runs on autopilot - so clients can still find you, connect with you and book you, even while you switch off for the holidays.

Designer and author Emmi Salonen shares how creatives can protect inspiration, avoid burnout and build a balanced ‘Creative Ecosystem’ that fuels their work.

The pressure to “finish strong” hits women every December — but it often creates more exhaustion than empowerment. Here’s a softer, sustainable way to close the year without burning out.

From multi-million revenue to realignment: why success isn’t a number and why impact, fulfilment and purpose matter more than income.

A breakdown of the changes most likely to affect your business (and your bank balance).

A deep dive into why clarity, belief and brand meaning have become the real indicators of value in modern business - and how the brands built on depth, not noise, are rewriting the rules of growth.

Property expert Michelle Niziol breaks down what female founders need to know about mortgages, income, preparation and confidence when buying a home or investment property.

As the year winds down, you don’t need to hustle for visibility. PR expert Dina Behrman shares four simple, low-effort tasks that keep your business credible and top-of-mind—so you can rest now and start January fully media-ready.

Southend filmmaker Natalie Scarsbrook and her husband Ben built Blatella Films from a spare room into an award-winning documentary studio. In this interview, Natalie shares how she’s challenging the ‘Essex Girl’ stereotype and paving a path for women in film.

If building a business feels harder than ever, you’re not imagining it. Here’s how to stay resilient, focused and hopeful while growing in an unpredictable economy.

What if you could reach your goals without stress or burnout? The FIRE Formula (Feelings, Integrity, Relevance, Engagement) helps you tap into optimal performance - achieving more while using less energy, all by aligning who you are with what you do.

Our words create our worlds. In this powerful piece, hypnotherapist Gillian Dalgleish reveals how self-talk influences your energy, confidence, and daily reality - and how to reprogram your inner voice to support you, not sabotage you.

Most of us start out as solopreneurs - juggling every role. But to grow sustainably, you’ll need to build a team that supports your vision. Here are 3 simple steps to help you go from solo to CEO, with confidence.

Tired of caffeine crashes? Discover why more female founders are turning to calm focus over coffee. From L-Theanine to smarter energy habits, this is how to stay productive without burning out.

2026 interiors are all about contrast and balance - where calm meets character, and minimalism makes room for personality. From tactile textures and statement stone to confident colour and organic curves, design is becoming emotional again - grounded in comfort, authenticity, and self-expression.

How do you scale a handmade product business without losing the craft? Founder Hannah Capocci-Hunt takes us behind the scenes of Elstree Soaps’ leap from 25 bars to 2,500 - and why success isn’t always a straight path.

We’re taught that growth should be constant - but women’s energy moves in seasons. In this inspiring feature, Kate Kurdziej shares how she redesigned her business to flow with life’s rhythms, not fight them, and why success often comes in waves.

You know that feeling when your brain won’t switch off? Same. After leaving my fast-paced job, overthinking crept in and made even small decisions feel huge. Here are the six small shifts that helped me clear the noise, find focus again - and finally feel like myself.