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15 Best Movies About Strong Women (Female-Led Films Worth Watching)
Lifestyle Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 09/06/2025 Lifestyle Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 09/06/2025

15 Best Movies About Strong Women (Female-Led Films Worth Watching)

The right film can shift your mindset in a single evening. These 15 female-led films show ambition without apology, reinvention after setbacks, and the quiet determination it takes to keep moving forward.

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How to Make the Right Business Decisions (Even When Everyone Has an Opinion)
Mindset Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 09/06/2025 Mindset Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 09/06/2025

How to Make the Right Business Decisions (Even When Everyone Has an Opinion)

When you're building something, there's no shortage of people with opinions about how you should do it. Here's how to listen without losing yourself in the process.

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From Glamping to Global Impact: Sarah Dusek on Building with Purpose
Female Founder Stories Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 09/06/2025 Female Founder Stories Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 09/06/2025

From Glamping to Global Impact: Sarah Dusek on Building with Purpose

Sarah Dusek wanted to be a lawyer to fight injustice. Instead she built a glamping empire, a carbon-sequestering travel company, and a fund for women founders. This is how.

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How Resilience Shapes Leadership: Lessons from a ‘Fake’ Ballet Class
Mindset Tati Lindenberg, Chief Brand Officer, Dirt Is Good 08/06/2025 Mindset Tati Lindenberg, Chief Brand Officer, Dirt Is Good 08/06/2025

How Resilience Shapes Leadership: Lessons from a ‘Fake’ Ballet Class

What does leadership resilience really look like? For Tati Lindenberg of Dirt Is Good, the answer begins not in the boardroom but in a small Brazilian living room posing as a ballet class.

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Why Long-Term Vision Beats Short-Term Gains in Business (And How to Stay Focused)
Business By Sarah Dusek, Founder, Enygma Ventures 08/06/2025 Business By Sarah Dusek, Founder, Enygma Ventures 08/06/2025

Why Long-Term Vision Beats Short-Term Gains in Business (And How to Stay Focused)

In a world rewarded for instant success and viral launches, Sarah Dusek makes the case for something more enduring — and explains exactly how to stay focused on it.

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Why Your Friends Don't Support Your Business and What to Do About It
Mindset Maureen Adams, Executive & Career Coach 08/06/2025 Mindset Maureen Adams, Executive & Career Coach 08/06/2025

Why Your Friends Don't Support Your Business and What to Do About It

The people you expected to be your biggest cheerleaders are conspicuously quiet. Executive coach Maureen Adams explains why this happens and what to do about it.

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How to Celebrate Your Business Birthday — Ideas That Actually Mean Something
Business Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025 Business Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025

How to Celebrate Your Business Birthday — Ideas That Actually Mean Something

Is your business turning 1, 3 or 10? Discover heartfelt, creative ways to celebrate your business birthday and reflect on how far you’ve come.

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Makeup for Video Calls, Podcasts and On-Camera Days: A Quick Guide for Founders
Lifestyle Barbara Ayisi, Luxury MUA 08/06/2025 Lifestyle Barbara Ayisi, Luxury MUA 08/06/2025

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.

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How to Get Your Product Stocked by Retailers — What Buyers Actually Want
Business Sarah Allbright, Director, Retail100 Consulting 08/06/2025 Business Sarah Allbright, Director, Retail100 Consulting 08/06/2025

How to Get Your Product Stocked by Retailers — What Buyers Actually Want

Landing a retail deal is the dream for many product founders. But the process is full of missed opportunities and unanswered emails. Here's what buyers actually look for — and how to pitch with confidence.

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How to Write a Brand Story That Sells (Without Making It All About You)
Business Giada Nizzoli, Founder, Crafty Copy 08/06/2025 Business Giada Nizzoli, Founder, Crafty Copy 08/06/2025

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.

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How to Create a Planner to Sell: Step-by-Step Guide for Founders
Business Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025 Business Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025

How to Create a Planner to Sell: Step-by-Step Guide for Founders

Learn how to create a productivity planner that people actually use. A step-by-step guide for founders, creators and coaches launching digital or physical planners.

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The Best Cities for Female Entrepreneurs — and What Makes Them Work
Business Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025 Business Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025

The Best Cities for Female Entrepreneurs — and What Makes Them Work

Discover the best cities for female entrepreneurs worldwide. From London to Stockholm, explore the ecosystems where women-led businesses thrive.

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"A Mouldy Little Hut by the Sea": How Carla Edwards Accidentally Built a Business
Female Founder Stories Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025 Female Founder Stories Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025

"A Mouldy Little Hut by the Sea": How Carla Edwards Accidentally Built a Business

Six years ago, a weathered beach hut spotted by chance sparked a completely new path for Carla Edwards.

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Email Marketing for Women in Business: How to Build, Grow and Actually Use Your List
Business Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025 Business Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025

Email Marketing for Women in Business: How to Build, Grow and Actually Use Your List

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How to Change What Google Shows About Your Website (And Fix It Fast)
Business Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025 Business Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025

How to Change What Google Shows About Your Website (And Fix It Fast)

That tiny snippet of text is often the very first thing a potential client sees about your business. Here's exactly how to update it — in less than ten minutes, no coding required.

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Networking Tips for Women Who Hate Networking (But Know It Matters)
Business Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025 Business Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025

Networking Tips for Women Who Hate Networking (But Know It Matters)

For women navigating business, leadership, and visibility, networking isn’t about handing out cards - it’s about building genuine, strategic relationships. These 10 tips will help you do it with confidence and clarity.

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Inspiring TV Shows for Women Who Want More From Life
Lifestyle Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025 Lifestyle Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025

Inspiring TV Shows for Women Who Want More From Life

Sometimes inspiration doesn't come from a podcast or a book. These TV shows about ambitious women navigating work, identity and reinvention have a way of arriving exactly when you need them.

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Why Ambitious Women Need a Hobby (and How to Find One You’ll Actually Love)
Lifestyle Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025 Lifestyle Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025

Why Ambitious Women Need a Hobby (and How to Find One You’ll Actually Love)

Success isn’t just about scaling your business - it’s about how you feel while you build it. In this read, Shannon Kate makes the case for prioritising passion - and finding a hobby that helps you reset, reconnect, and feel more like you again.

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What to Wear on a Plane: Stylish Airport Outfit Ideas for Women
Lifestyle Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025 Lifestyle Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor 08/06/2025

What to Wear on a Plane: Stylish Airport Outfit Ideas for Women

The best airplane outfits for women strike a balance between comfort and confidence, style and practicality. From business casual to long-haul luxury — here's exactly what to wear, and where to shop it.

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