How to Use Your Wardrobe to Build Your Personal Brand
Steve Jobs had his turtleneck. Coco Chanel built a legacy on a symbol. Samantha Harman explains how repetition, story and a single piece of jewellery can turn what you wear into a brand people actually remember.
The Working From Home Slump; How to Get Out of a Style Rut
Between hybrid working and school runs, most founders have quietly stopped getting dressed properly. Samantha Harman, personal stylist and author of Just Get Dressed, makes the case for putting your wardrobe back to work, and shares the three-step method she uses with clients to get out of a style rut.
How Body Language Can Undermine Your Executive Presence
She'd rehearsed in the mirror, finished her slides and knew her content cold. Shannon Alter, executive presence coach with over 30 years of experience, breaks down why her client still lost the room and what female founders need to know about the signals they're sending before they say a word.
What Brand Photography Does That a Headshot Can’t
A professional headshot has been doing the same job for sixty years: showing strangers you're a credible professional. The Beautiful Moments founder Hetal Trivedi argues that the job hasn't gone away, but it's no longer enough. Here's what brand storytelling images can do that a headshot was never built for, and how to make every photo on your website earn its place.
How to Give Back as a Small Business Owner (Even On a Tight Budget)
Giving back as a small business doesn’t have to be expensive or performative. Discover meaningful, sustainable ways that female founders can create real impact in their communities.
Why PR Fails Before You’ve Pitched a Single Journalist
Most founders think PR isn't working because of the pitch. After 22 years building reputations behind the scenes, Laura Perkes argues the real problem starts much earlier.
How to Secure a Luxury Hotel for Your Brand Photoshoot
Barbara Ayisi cold-called The Langham, sent seven follow-up emails and landed her first ever brand shoot at one of London's most prestigious hotels. On persistence, preparation and how to approach a luxury venue with a proposal they cannot say no to.
Let Your PR Do the Talking: How to Build Credibility Without Being Always On
You don't need to be constantly on camera to build authority. PR strategist Jo Swann on how strategic PR works quietly in the background and what founders need to do to get started.
How Sustainability Is a Business Growth Strategy (Not a Marketing Add-On)
Too many businesses treat sustainability like decoration. Mia Marks on why the companies worth watching bring it into the room early — and why it behaves less like a conscience and more like a structure.
Why Chasing Marketing Trends Is Holding Your Business Back
Reels because everyone says you should. Webinars because it feels like the next thing. Claire Best on why trend-chasing creates distraction rather than direction — and the five foundations worth building first.
How to Stay Visible in December While You’re Out Of Office
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.
What Happens When Creatives Stop Creating & How to Find Your Way Back
Emmi Salonen had the career, the clients, the studio. Then one day she stopped wanting to create. On what happened when she travelled the world looking for answers — and the Creative Ecosystem model she built from what she found.
Why Meaning, Not Marketing, Builds the Most Valuable Brands
Sales prove demand. Belief builds longevity. Brand architect Rachel Pearson on why the most valuable brands — from Patagonia to Hermès — aren't chasing the market. They're defining it.
Four PR Tasks Worth Doing Before You Switch Off for the Year
You don't need to keep pushing visibility right up to the final day of the year. PR strategist Dina Behrman on four small tasks that keep your business top of mind while you actually rest.
When Reviews Go Wrong: How to Handle Fake and Negative Feedback Online
Fake reviews affect an estimated £23 billion of UK consumer spending annually. SEO specialist Adam Collins on spotting them, reporting them, and building a genuine reputation that doesn't depend on platforms you don't control.
Why Strong Brand Assets Matter From Day One: A Guide for New Business Owners
Logo, photography, website — most new founders know they need these things. Brand designer Lucy Hoddinott on why the order you build them in matters, and what strong brand assets actually buy you long term.
How BIAB Nails Helped Me Break a 20-Year Nail-Biting Habit
Shannon Kate Murray on how a spontaneous nail appointment broke a habit she'd had for two decades — and why a regular nail ritual became one of her most grounding forms of self-care.
The Best Awards for Women in Business in the UK - and How to Write a Winning Entry
Entering a business award isn't about collecting trophies — it's about backing yourself publicly. The UK awards worth knowing about, and how to write an entry that actually stands out.
Makeup for Video Calls, Podcasts and On-Camera Days: A Quick Guide for Founders
You don't need heavy makeup to look great on camera. Makeup artist Barbara Ayisi shares the quick techniques that help founders feel confident and camera-ready — in minutes.
How to Write a Brand Story That Sells (Without Making It All About You)
Most brand stories are technically accurate and emotionally flat. Here's how to write one that actually converts — by making your dream client the hero, not yourself.