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.

Visibility. Access. Influence. Power. Capital. These are words that can make people uncomfortable, particularly when women say them out loud. I’ve been reflecting on ambition recently and questioning why we’re often expected to soften it or explain it away. Perhaps the real conversation isn’t about whether we should want these things at all, but what we choose to do with them once we have them.

Building a business and accessing capital are only part of the story. There is another layer that is far less visible, where decisions are made, influence is exercised, and direction is set. In this FoundHers Notes piece, I explore the gap between visibility and power, and why understanding what happens inside these rooms matters more than we often acknowledge.

Five interviews. Five patterns. FoundHer FundHers was created to open up honest conversations about money. What I didn’t expect was how clearly those conversations would reveal the deeper truths about confidence, protection, identity and financial literacy. This is what five women have taught me so far, and why this platform is only just getting started.

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 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.

I’m proud to announce that I’m now representing Dr. Marilyn Comrie OBE, an award-winning green energy innovator, and global business leader. In this article, I share why this partnership matters, how we’re launching with her new website, and what’s next for one of the UK’s most influential changemakers.