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.

Introducing FoundHer FundHers - the latest branch of the STYLISA FoundHers platform. It’s time to move the conversation from visibility to viability. This new strand will spotlight the funders, ex-founders and changemakers working to close the investment gap and build real access to capital for women. We’ve found her. Now let’s fund her. First feature drops Monday 13 October 2025.

What do six extraordinary women founders have in common with my own journey? More than I ever expected. In this personal reflection, I share the lessons I’ve learned from the STYLISA FoundHers so far—and how their stories have held up a mirror to my own. From burnout to bold pivots, this piece is about building with purpose, even when the path isn’t clear.

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.

Your personal brand is more than a headline. It’s how you show up, lead, and leave a lasting impression. In this reflective piece, I share the lessons that shaped my own journey of alignment, reinvention, and legacy-building. These are the insights I return to time and again. And now, I’m sharing them with you.

Marketing strategist Lisa Maynard-Atem shares her new business direction in Prolific North, focused on helping underrepresented founders build powerful personal brands. Drawing on two decades of experience, Lisa’s mission is rooted in purpose, visibility, and impact. Read the full story by Rachael Hesno.