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.

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 and why community is becoming more valuable than reach.

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.

Scientist, entrepreneur and founder of SökerData, Dr Elsa Zekeng is working to address one of the biggest blind spots in modern healthcare: who is represented in the data. In this STYLISA FoundHers interview, Elsa reflects on her journey into STEM, the realities of building as a Black woman in health tech, and why the future of medicine, AI and personalised treatment depends on creating systems that work for everyone.

This is a conversation about power, systems and responsibility. In this first FoundHers Boardroom interview, Dr Marilyn Comrie OBE, shares what it really means to operate at board level, how global energy dynamics are reshaping economies, and why building the future requires more than strategy alone. From Verciti to South Africa, this is leadership at a level most people don’t see.

From London to Kenya, Joanna Maiden has built more than a fashion factory. She has built a model for what ethical, people-first business can look like in practice. In this interview, she shares how SOKO Kenya has grown from four employees to 150, why she refuses to compromise on values, and what it really means to use fashion as a force for good.

From watching Jean-Paul Gaultier on television as a child to designing handcrafted couture gowns in her Brussels atelier, Valentine Avoh’s journey into bridal fashion began almost by accident. In this conversation, the designer shares what she learned from working at Alexander McQueen, the power of storytelling in fashion, and why creating a wedding dress is about far more than just the garment.

One year ago, I published the first STYLISA FoundHers interview. No big announcement, just a decision to start. A year later, it has become something far more layered than I imagined. Not just a series, but an ecosystem. In this piece, I reflect on what building this platform has actually taught me about visibility, structure, and the quiet work that sits behind something real.

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.

From modelling at 17 to styling campaigns, building sets and presenting live on QVC, Emma Lightbown has built a 20-year career rooted in creativity and graft. In this candid STYLISA FoundHers interview, she shares her pivot from “seen and not heard” to finding her voice, the reality of freelance feast and famine, and why fashion should feel like self-care, not pressure.

In this edition of STYLISA FoundHers, Ngunan Adamu reflects on using media as a tool for empowerment, not exposure. From founding iWoman Academy CIC to shaping national conversations at BBC Radio Merseyside, she shares what it means to lead with integrity, amplify others and build platforms that last.

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.

Farirai Gora didn’t set out to become a founder, she set out to solve a problem. After thirteen years working in insurance, she understood risk, systems, and innovation. But it was living with chronic pain from dysmenorrhea in silence, while continuing to perform at a high level, that gave her a front-row seat to a hidden crisis playing out across workplaces: reproductive health challenges that are silently impacting millions, and costing the UK economy over £20 billion a yea

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.

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.

This month’s STYLISA FoundHers spotlight features stylist and content creator Lara Grayson. From a full-circle return to Fabulous magazine to a Burberry highlight sparked by her much-loved neighbour videos, Lara shares how authenticity, instinct and human connection have shaped her journey, and what she’s building next.

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.

From physiotherapy clinics to conflict zones to AI-powered care platforms, Shainoor Khoja’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this latest STYLISA FoundHers feature, she shares how she’s building a global movement through Thriving.ai, and why business must serve both people and purpose.

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.