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FoundHer FundHers x Wealth League: The Money Literacy Series. Money Needs a Job: Katja Jürgenschellert on Building Financial Confidence
What if the problem isn’t that you’re “bad with money”, but that nobody ever properly taught you what to do with it? In the first instalment of FoundHer FundHers x Wealth League: The Money Literacy Series, Katja Jürgenschellert explores why money needs a job, where financial confidence really comes from, why it’s never too late to begin and how greater financial understanding can create something far more valuable than the appearance of wealth: options.
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FoundHer FundHers October: Elisabeth Prager on Breaking the Silence Around Women and Money
Women are often told they need more financial education. Elisabeth Prager believes the real barriers run deeper: culture, confidence, permission and silence. In this FoundHer FundHers interview, the founder of Mad Money Club explains why honest conversations about money matter, how community can transform behaviour and why women are often far more financially capable than they realise. She also shares practical steps for investing, pensions, founder finance and building wealt
Sep 28


STYLISA FoundHers October: Sarah Wilson-Gibbons on Building a Business That Lasts
Starting a business is one thing. Building one that lasts is another. Sarah Wilson-Gibbons started Hey Little Cupcake from her home kitchen before opening in Manchester’s Spinningfields. Sixteen years later, she reflects on creativity, commercial discipline, knowing when to say no, redefining success and why growth isn’t the only measure of a business worth building.
Sep 28


STYLISA FoundHers Boardroom October: Laura Brown on Why Great Leadership Starts with People
What makes someone a leader that people genuinely want to follow? After more than twenty-five years leading commercial teams for some of the world’s best-known luxury brands, Laura Brown believes the answer isn’t authority or having all the answers. In this edition of FoundHers Boardroom, she reflects on leadership, trust, confidence, curiosity and why the greatest legacy any leader can leave is the people they help to grow.
Sep 28


STYLISA FoundHers Boardroom September: Professor Charlotte Valeur on Why Better Questions Lead to Better Decisions.
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.
Sep 1


STYLISA FoundHers September: Why Dina Paoloni Believes Nurses Should Move Abroad with Strategy, Not Survival
What does it really take to build a successful career abroad? In this edition of STYLISA FoundHers, internationally educated nurse, career coach and founder Dina Paoloni shares why relocating overseas is about far more than finding a job. From confidence and career strategy to ethical recruitment and global healthcare, this is a thoughtful conversation about making informed choices and creating opportunities that last.
Sep 1


FoundHer FundHers September: Laura Ann Moore on Why Wealth Is About More Than Money
Money is about far more than budgets and bank balances. In this month’s FoundHer FundHers, financial coach, speaker and author Laura Ann Moore explores how our beliefs, emotions and experiences shape the way we earn, spend, save and invest. Ahead of the release of Find Your Wealth, she shares why financial confidence begins within, how women can build a healthier relationship with money, and why it’s never too late to create lasting wealth.
Sep 1


FoundHer FundHers August: Kristina Segerqvist on Why More Women Should Consider a Career in Finance
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 should help shape the systems that drive financial decision-making.
Aug 1


STYLISA FoundHers August: Why Elizabeth Joseph Believes Everyone Has a Story Worth Telling
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 on the power of listening, vulnerability and creating space for real stories.
Jul 31


STYLISA FoundHers Boardroom August: Suzie Harvey on What Makes a Board Truly Effective.
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.
Jul 27


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


STYLISA FoundHers Boardroom July: Dr Emma Guthrie on Why the Future Will Be Built Through Collaboration.
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.
Jun 29


STYLISA FoundHers July: Shereen Patel on Building Influence With Purpose, Not Just Reach
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.
Jun 29


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


STYLISA FoundHers June: Dr Elsa Zekeng on Why the Future of Medicine Must Include Everyone
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.
May 26


STYLISA FoundHers Boardroom: We Don’t Just Need More Women in the Room. We Need Women Redesigning the Room.
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.
May 26


STYLISA FoundHers May: Joanna Maiden on Building a Fashion Business That Puts People First
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.
Apr 27


STYLISA FoundHers April: Valentine Avoh on Crafting Bridal Couture With Story, Soul and Precision
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.
Mar 30


STYLISA FoundHers Notes: One Year of STYLISA FoundHers — What Building This Has Actually Taught Me
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.
Mar 25


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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