# boardroom (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover boardroom. Page: Feed: --- ## [FoundHer FundHers August: Kristina Segerqvist on Why More Women Should Consider a Career in Finance](https://www.lisamaynardatem.com/post/foundher-fundhers-august-kristina-segerqvist-on-why-more-women-should-consider-a-career-in-finance) _2026-08-01 · Lisa Maynard-Atem · STYLISA_ 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… ## [STYLISA FoundHers August: Why Elizabeth Joseph Believes Everyone Has a Story Worth Telling](https://www.lisamaynardatem.com/post/stylisa-foundhers-august-why-elizabeth-joseph-believes-everyone-has-a-story-worth-telling) _2026-07-31 · Lisa Maynard-Atem · STYLISA_ 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… ## [STYLISA FoundHers Boardroom August: Suzie Harvey on What Makes a Board Truly Effective.](https://www.lisamaynardatem.com/post/stylisa-foundhers-boardroom-august-suzie-harvey-on-what-makes-a-board-truly-effective) _2026-07-27 · Lisa Maynard-Atem · STYLISA_ 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 Investors Actually Look for in Your Board](https://newsletter.juliaelliottbrown.com/p/what-investors-actually-look-for) _2026-07-16 · Julia Elliott Brown · Julia Elliott Brown_ Your pitch deck gets scrutinised. So does the board behind it. ## [STYLISA FoundHers Notes: The Principles That Guide How I Think, Work and Live](https://www.lisamaynardatem.com/post/stylisa-foundhers-notes-the-principles-that-guide-how-i-think-work-and-live) _2026-07-13 · Lisa Maynard-Atem · STYLISA_ 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… ## [STYLISA FoundHers Notes: Who Gets to Build the North?](https://www.lisamaynardatem.com/post/stylisa-foundhers-notes-who-gets-to-build-the-north) _2026-06-30 · Lisa Maynard-Atem · STYLISA_ 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… ## [FoundHer FundHers July: Arlyne Chinyanganya on Financial Confidence, Wealth Building and Breaking the Silence Around Money](https://www.lisamaynardatem.com/post/foundher-fundhers-july-arlyne-chinyanganya-on-financial-confidence-wealth-building-and-breaking-th) _2026-06-29 · Lisa Maynard-Atem · STYLISA_ 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… ## [STYLISA FoundHers Boardroom July: Dr Emma Guthrie on Why the Future Will Be Built Through Collaboration.](https://www.lisamaynardatem.com/post/stylisa-foundhers-boardroom-july-dr-emma-guthrie-on-why-the-future-will-be-built-through-c) _2026-06-29 · Lisa Maynard-Atem · STYLISA_ 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. ## [STYLISA FoundHers July: Shereen Patel on Building Influence With Purpose, Not Just Reach](https://www.lisamaynardatem.com/post/stylisa-foundhers-july-shereen-patel-on-building-influence-with-purpose-not-just-reach) _2026-06-29 · Lisa Maynard-Atem · STYLISA_ 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… ## [STYLISA FoundHers Notes: Why Are We So Uncomfortable Talking About Ambition?](https://www.lisamaynardatem.com/post/stylisa-foundhers-notes-why-are-we-so-uncomfortable-talking-about-ambition) _2026-06-27 · Lisa Maynard-Atem · STYLISA_ 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. ## [Code Faster with Clear Tutorials (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BU435Xp7aXVV) _2026-06-27 · **Sponsored**_ Short, step-by-step coding videos you can follow along ## [What Great Founders Bring to Their Boards](https://newsletter.juliaelliottbrown.com/p/what-great-founders-bring-to-their) _2026-06-18 · Julia Elliott Brown · Julia Elliott Brown_ Why the quality of your governance depends more on you than you think ## [FoundHer FundHers June: Natasha Kumar on Why Female Founders Need More Than Just a Pitch Deck](https://www.lisamaynardatem.com/post/foundher-fundhers-june-natasha-kumar-on-why-female-founders-need-more-than-just-a-pitch-deck) _2026-05-29 · Lisa Maynard-Atem · STYLISA_ 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… ## [How Your Board Helps You Raise Capital](https://newsletter.juliaelliottbrown.com/p/how-your-board-helps-you-raise-capital) _2026-05-21 · Julia Elliott Brown · Julia Elliott Brown_ What investors are really reading before you walk into the room ## [Minimum Viable Governance](https://newsletter.juliaelliottbrown.com/p/minimum-viable-governance) _2026-04-16 · Julia Elliott Brown · Julia Elliott Brown_ Why scale-ups need more structure than a startup - but far less than a corporate board ## [The Signals Your Strategy Is Sending](https://newsletter.juliaelliottbrown.com/p/the-signals-your-strategy-is-sending) _2026-03-19 · Julia Elliott Brown · Julia Elliott Brown_ A founder’s diagnostic using the Traction–Friction–Founder Load framework ## [The Invisible Load of the CEO](https://newsletter.juliaelliottbrown.com/p/the-invisible-load-of-the-ceo) _2026-02-19 · Julia Elliott Brown · Julia Elliott Brown_ What scaling really does to the person at the top - and why boards need to understand it ## [Paying Your Board Isn’t Optional; It’s the Price of Serious Governance](https://newsletter.juliaelliottbrown.com/p/paying-your-board-isnt-optional-its) _2026-01-22 · Julia Elliott Brown · Julia Elliott Brown_ Why free boards, unpaid advisors, and investor-only oversight are holding founders back ## [Ready to Grow? Ask Yourself These Hard Questions Before You Plan 2026](https://newsletter.juliaelliottbrown.com/p/ready-to-grow-ask-yourself-these) _2025-12-11 · Julia Elliott Brown · Julia Elliott Brown_ This isn’t a year-end review. It’s a reset. ## [What the Best Boards for Scaling Businesses Actually Get Right](https://newsletter.juliaelliottbrown.com/p/what-the-best-boards-for-scaling) _2025-11-20 · Julia Elliott Brown · Julia Elliott Brown_ Why the boardroom can become your growth engine - not just a governance checkpoint ## [Install Manifest V3 Extension (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PKdRCh0xQ9UY) _2025-11-20 · **Sponsored**_ Get this Manifest V3 extension from the official TronBrowser Store listing. ## [The Boardroom Edge for Female-Led Businesses](https://newsletter.juliaelliottbrown.com/p/the-boardroom-edge-for-female-led) _2025-10-23 · Julia Elliott Brown · Julia Elliott Brown_ Scaling isn’t just about funding - it’s about who’s around your table