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Finance shapes the decisions that influence every business, yet relatively few women choose it as a career. In this month’s FoundHer FundHers interview, Kristina Segerqvist shares how she built a career in accounting and financial reporting, explains why accounting is like learning a new language, challenges some of the biggest misconceptions about working in finance and reflects on why women…
What happens when you decide that ordinary people deserve the same attention as celebrities? In the latest STYLISA FoundHers interview, Elizabeth Joseph, founder of Tiny Talks, shares how one conversation with a stranger inspired a storytelling platform centred on authenticity, community and human connection. From balancing a full-time job with a passion project to redefining success, she reflects…
In this edition of FoundHers Boardroom, I speak with board chair, non-executive director and advisor Suzie Harvey about governance, leadership and influence. From diversity of thought and psychological safety to AI, innovation and visibility, Suzie shares why the most effective boards do far more than oversee. They create the conditions for organisations and leaders to thrive.
What if the way we work isn’t driven by habits, but by principles? In this FoundHers Notes piece, I explore the ideas that shape how I make decisions, from health and freedom to systems, organisation and agency. They’re the same principles that have shaped the evolution of STYLISA FoundHers and my belief that entrepreneurship, leadership, wealth and influence are all ultimately about creating…
A stronger North needs more than investment. It needs more people with the opportunity to build businesses, create jobs and shape the future of our region. Inspired by today’s conversation about devolution and a No. 10 presence in Manchester, this FoundHers Notes explores a question I believe deserves far more attention: How do we ensure more women are creating, scaling and leading businesses in…
What does financial confidence actually look like in practice? In this edition of FoundHer FundHers, I speak with Arlyne Chinyanganya, founder of Roots to Froots, about breaking the silence around money, moving beyond survival mode and building lasting financial wellbeing. We discuss wealth, confidence, community, financial education and why understanding money is one of the most powerful tools we…
Dr Emma Guthrie, CEO of the Hydrogen Energy Association, standing in front of a large “State of the Hydrogen Nation” display while holding a copy of the Hydrogen Energy Association’s report. She is wearing a bright red blazer and smiling at the camera during an industry event focused on the future of hydrogen and the UK’s energy transition.
What does it really take to build a successful creator agency in today’s rapidly changing digital landscape? In this STYLISA FoundHers interview, SoSher Media Founder Shereen Patel shares her journey from spotting inequalities in the influencer industry to building a global agency rooted in purpose, representation and impact. We discuss pay equity, authentic influence, diversity, entrepreneurship…
Visibility. Access. Influence. Power. Capital. These are words that can make people uncomfortable, particularly when women say them out loud. I’ve been reflecting on ambition recently and questioning why we’re often expected to soften it or explain it away. Perhaps the real conversation isn’t about whether we should want these things at all, but what we choose to do with them once we have them.
For the latest edition of STYLISA FoundHer FundHers, I spoke with Natasha Kumar, founder of Lexo, about investor readiness, financial confidence and why too many female founders are approaching fundraising without being properly equipped for the process. From sequencing and due diligence to investor relationships and the realities of raising capital, this is a practical and thought-provoking…
