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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

Sarah Dowzell stands smiling in front of a dark door, wearing a fitted royal blue dress. She confidently points upward toward a bright green exit sign, symbolising direction and momentum. The background features abstract blue and orange splashes on the wall, adding a modern, dynamic feel.

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

Sep 26, 2025

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I’ve Been Nominated: Why This Recognition Hits Differently

Being nominated in the Disruptor for Good category gave me a moment to pause and reflect. Recognition was never the goal, but being seen for purpose-led work, built quietly and intentionally, does matter. Here’s why this moment means more than a trophy.

Aug 10, 2025

Laura and Rachel Grix laughing outdoors in vibrant pink and cream outfits, standing in front of a cityscape backdrop.

STYLISA FoundHers July: The Grix Sisters on Reimagining Work Through Creativity, Care and Community

Sisters Laura and Rachel Grix are on a mission to humanise workplace culture through joyful, hands-on workshops that centre creativity, care and community. In this STYLISA FoundHers feature, they share how burnout sparked their bold reinvention, and why they’re all in on building a more connected world of work.