WHO RULES THE WORLD?

Although I haven’t faced any significant challenges due to my gender, I’ve noticed men often have more spending power. I also recognise the balancing act that motherhood and a career entails–hats off to all the brave women who are doing it all.

As more of us step into entrepreneurial roles, tailored strategies are essential for navigating the unique challenges we face. In this newsletter, I’ll share insights, resources, and funding advice to support female founders in building strong, robust and successful brands.

INTERVIEWS

Since setting up, I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing other female founders who have shared their challenges and successes, providing fresh perspectives on running a business.

Kairavee Paul, founder of EEVA RIA, shares how she successfully built a sustainable luxury brand without external investment––offering valuable lessons for anyone who wants to start something new while bootstrapping.?

Kim Darragon takes us through her journey from studying map making and working?as head of marketing to launching her own consultancy where she now helps small businesses––especially those from underrepresented backgrounds. She also offers tips on marketing, emphasising the importance of a good website, collaboration, and consistency.

Hannah Crosbie, founder of Dalston Wine Club, share how her background in copywriting helps her create engaging, relatable content that resonates with her audience for DWC. She also shares her advice for those who who want to pursue a copywriting career.

Susan Jean created SEMES to offer luxury, size-inclusive clothing with a focus on sustainability. SEMES prioritises craftsmanship, using high-quality, renewable fabrics and offers made-to-measure services. Her PhD research on intersectional inequalities in fashion, particularly around race and gender, guides her mission to make SEMES an inclusive brand.

Lover Management, founded by Helena Kate Whittingham focuses on representing female and non-binary talent in the arts and cultural industries. The company emphasises authenticity and personal connections, helping artists develop their careers while staying true to their unique voices. Read on here.?

An Interview with A Mexican Space Journalist, Anna Christina Olvera explores the intersection of design and space exploration, emphasising creativity's role in making space accessible and communicating complex science. She highlights design's power to inspire new perspectives on our place in the universe.

“97% of female founders agree there is a fundamental difference between how male and female founders are treated….even at the earliest stages of founding a company, 76% of female founders expressed a lack of awareness of what fundamentally constitutes a VC-backed business.”?

– Pink Salt Ventures

RESOURCES

Pink Salt Ventures understand the unique challenges that female founders face and are committed to providing not only financial backing but also mentorship and resources tailored to women in business. PSV looks for innovative, scalable businesses with strong leadership and a clear vision. Submit your pitch to Pink Salt Ventures using their form.

Female Invest –– a financial education platform empowering women through courses and resources; they help women to take control of their finances and investment strategies. The founders set it up as they want more women to have more money. Follow them for tips and sign up to their newsletter to learn how to become more in control over your finances.?

The Stack World is an online platform and community focused on empowering women by providing resources, networking opportunities, and content centred around entrepreneurship, professional growth, and personal development.

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