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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

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

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.

Sep 26, 2025

From Side Hustle to Career Move: My Journey to Financial Empowerment through Fashion

On Tuesday 24th January 2023, I took a bold 'fashionable' step - I resigned from my job as Marketing & Inclusion Director. I had known...

Apr 11, 2024

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

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

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

From Side Hustle to Career Move: My Journey to Financial Empowerment through Fashion

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