FoundHer FundHers

Arlyne Chinyanganya, founder of financial wellness company Roots to Froots, smiling while seated in a podcast-style recording space. She is wearing a dark top and gold earrings, with a microphone positioned beside her. The background features warm lighting, wooden shelving and green plants.

FoundHer FundHers July: Arlyne Chinyanganya on Financial Confidence, Wealth Building and Breaking the Silence Around Money

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 can give ourselves and the generations that follow.

Jun 29

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FoundHer FundHers June: Natasha Kumar on Why Female Founders Need More Than Just a Pitch Deck

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 conversation designed to help founders navigate funding with greater clarity.

May 29

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FoundHer FundHers March: Felicia Flinders on Pensions, FIRE and Funding Your Future Self

Women live longer but retire with less. In this month’s FoundHer FundHers, Financial Educator Felicia Flinders breaks down the pension gap, explains the triple lock in plain English, and challenges self-employed women to stop leaving money on the table. If you want financial peace, not just income, start here.

Feb 25

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FoundHer FundHers February: Michelle Grant on Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset

Income protection is often treated as optional, until it isn’t. In this FoundHer FundHers interview, Michelle Grant explains why protecting your income underpins every other financial decision, how women can plan without panic, and why agency, not fear, should sit at the heart of financial resilience.

Jan 25

Funmi Olufunwa stands in a BBC Radio 4 studio wearing headphones and smiling, positioned beside a microphone, mixing desk, and computer screens, with the newsroom visible through the glass behind her.

FoundHer FundHers January: Funmi Olufunwa on Financial Confidence, Visibility Without Shame, and Building a Mission-Driven Business From Scratch

Funmi Olufunwa built Hoops Finance without funding, fluff or jargon. Just clarity, confidence, and purpose. In our FoundHer FundHers interview, she shares how to grow a business on your own terms, protect your mission, and make money make sense.

Dec 22, 2025

Tara Attfield-Tomes sits on a panel in a black outfit, holding a microphone and a black folder. She wears glasses and a statement necklace, and is smiling thoughtfully. Beside her is another panel speaker. Behind them, a screen displays a speaker lineup with Tara’s name visible. The image captures Tara’s presence as a confident leader and changemaker in the funding and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

FoundHer FundHers December: Tara Attfield-Tomes on Building to Sell, Owning Your Numbers, and Why the Funding System Needs a Rethink

In this FoundHer FundHers interview, Tara Attfield-Tomes brings the perfect blend of frontline experience and structural insight. She’s bootstrapped her own agency, supported thousands of founders, and now advises on policy and capital allocation at a national level.

Nov 20, 2025

Sedge Beswick sits on stage during a panel event, smiling and holding a notecard that reads “NXTLVL.” She wears a relaxed black top and brown trousers with white polka dots, her hair tied in a low ponytail. The setting is warm and professional, capturing her confidence, charisma, and role as a speaker and leader in the business world.

FoundHer FundHers November: Sedge Beswick on Scaling Smart, Raising from Strength & Saying No With Confidence

From teen stock trader to exited tech founder, Sarah Dowzell’s journey is anything but conventional. In this candid interview, she shares how she raised over £1.6M, navigated imposter syndrome, and learned that funding isn’t just about capital - it’s about the life you want to build. A must-read for any woman building with ambition.

Oct 26, 2025

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FoundHer FundHers October: Sarah Dowzell on Building a Business, Raising Investment, and Backing Yourself First

Sep 26, 2025

Breaking Barriers: The Reality of Funding for Female Entrepreneurs and Building Your Own Path

Discover the funding challenges women face & practical tips for building your own path in entrepreneurship. Empower your journey!

Mar 12, 2025