Working With Your Seasons: Why Business Growth for Female Founders Isn’t Meant to Be Linear
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.
How I Stopped My Founder Brain Overthinking
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.
Winter Watchlist: Feel-Good Romantic Movies on Prime Video
Q4’s here - the lattes are spiced, the leaves are crisp, and the cure for founder fatigue? A feel-good romance that reminds you why slowing down isn’t falling behind. Here are four cosy, comforting films on Prime Video that’ll warm your heart and recharge your motivation this winter.
Why Your Brain’s Overloaded (and How the Right Headphones Can Fix It)
Feeling distracted? You’re not the problem - your environment is. Research shows our brains can only hold a few things at once, and noise drains focus fast. Here’s how noise-cancelling headphones can change everything, plus the best models female founders swear by to bring peace, focus, and flow back into their workday.
“I Don’t Hustle Hard Anymore - I Align”: Jessica Tellian on ADHD, feminine energy & building a business that works with her body
From the medical field to personal trainer, and now mentor to thousands - Jessica’s story is proof that building with your body isn’t soft. It’s smart. It’s also exactly how she’s grown a business that feels as good as it looks.
Why “Working From the Beach” Is the New Hustle Trap - And How Women Can Create Real Freedom Instead
The “working from the beach” fantasy looks like freedom - but often it’s pressure in disguise. Danielle Thompson, Founder of Goldspun Support, shares why the laptop-on-lounger lifestyle fuels burnout and what true freedom really means for ambitious women: autonomy, balance, and the ability to fully switch off.
Real Talk: Why Character Always Outshines Credentials
Pitch decks and press features fade. What lasts? Integrity, kindness, humility, and generosity. Here’s why character outshines credentials every time - and how to build it into your leadership.
Autumn Is Strategy Season: What Founders Can Learn from Nature’s Rhythms
Autumn isn’t winding down - it’s recalibrating. In this seasonal strategy piece, Shannon Kate Murray shares what female founders can learn from nature’s rhythms about letting go, building resilience, and preparing for the next chapter with intention.
The Success Paradox: When Success Feels Like Failure - and How to Reconnect with Your Purpose
Success isn’t something you win - it’s something you remember. Health and wellbeing strategist Nicole Brûlé-Walker shares what happens when success starts to feel hollow, and how to redefine achievement on your own terms.
The Power of Saying No in the Early Days: Why Protecting Your Brand Matters More Than Chasing Every Opportunity
In the early days of business, saying yes feels like the fastest route to growth. But as jewellery founder Katie Silver learned, the real power lies in saying no - protecting your vision, your values, and the brand you’re building.
Seeking Rejection as a Recipe for Success
Behind every yes are dozens of noes. Tricia Duffy reveals how reframing rejection as a numbers game transformed her career - and why it could do the same for you.
What a Royal Visit to Sudbury Reminds Us About Spotlight Moments
When the Princess of Wales visited Sudbury Silk Mills, the headlines focused on her outfit - but the real story was about visibility, legacy, and the quiet power of consistency. Here’s what founders can learn from one family-run mill’s moment in the spotlight.
Laura Day on Building Fête: “We sold coffee for three hours a week... and it snowballed from there”
What started as a lockdown coffee van has grown into one of Chelmsford’s most loved independent eateries. Founder Laura Day shares how Fête became a community - and what running a hospitality business really looks like behind the scenes.
Learning Has No Expiry Date: Why It’s Never Too Late to Grow
It’s never too late to start again. After returning to education in his fifties, Aquatrust Managing Director Paul Kenny shares how lifelong learning helped him double company revenue, rebuild confidence, and lead with renewed purpose.
When Reviews Go Wrong: How to Handle Fake and Negative Feedback Online
Reviews build trust - until they don’t. SEO expert Adam Collins shares how to protect your business from fake or unfair feedback, respond like a pro, and build a reputation that lasts.
Áine Duffy on Music, Building and Refusing the Status Quo
Irish artist and entrepreneur Áine Duffy shares her journey of building a €12,500 home, creating the Duffbox, and challenging the music industry - a bold story of resilience, creativity, and refusing the status quo.
Reinvention & Relevance: How to Lead with Confidence Through Change
Change is inevitable - but confidence is what sets great leaders apart. In this article, Liz Taylor shares powerful lessons from three decades at the helm of her events consultancy. From trusting your instincts to redefining failure and evolving your brand, discover how to lead with confidence through reinvention - and inspire others as you grow.
From College Football to Business Coach: Katharine’s Path to Helping Health & Wellness Pros Thrive
From the sidelines to centre stage - Katharine Sawyer reveals how she pivoted from college football to building a global wellness community, blending business strategy with wellbeing at its core.
From Survival to Six Figures: Cheryl Sharp on Rebuilding Life, Leadership & Legacy
From surviving abuse to leading six-figure firm Pink Pig Financials, Cheryl Sharp’s story is one of resilience, rebuilding, and empowering others to find freedom.