Sales without the theatre
Clearer conversations, better questions and practical ways to follow up.
Resources
Notes for the parts of business that do not come with instructions.
Things we have learned in rooms with founders. useful questions, honest accounts and ideas worth taking back to your own work.
Being visible without being everywhere
Personal brand, founder voice and choosing where your attention actually belongs.
The decisions nobody sees
Founder stories about hiring, changing direction and making calls with incomplete information.
Latest reading
Rise Her Collective hosted international women founders gathering
Rise Her Collective hosted a warm and inspiring evening at Linden House, bringing together 50+ women founders.
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Staying Authentic in English Networking
When you step into a room of strangers for networking, your amygdala can send a message: Unfamiliar faces = potential risk. You need to prepare our nervous system.
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Why Every Founder Needs Sales Superpowers
Strong sales skills are a critical leadership asset for modern founders. Discover why mastering sales, from mindset shifts to confidence building and communication, is key to startup growth, and how a 3-week Sales & Perception Bootcamp can empower you to lead and close deals like a supercharged CEO.
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How to Build Your Personal Brand on LinkedIn in 2025
Complete guide to LinkedIn personal branding for women entrepreneurs. Learn profile optimisation, content strategy, and networking tactics that attract connections and opportunities.
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The Odysseus Within Us and the Longing for Home
A reflective essay on migration, belonging, and identity, exploring the Odysseus within us and what it truly means to return home.
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From Side Hustle to Startup: A 5-Step Growth Plan for Women with Limited Time
Discover how women with limited time can turn their side hustle into a thriving startup. Learn a practical, proven 5-step growth plan designed for ambitious women balancing life, work, and entrepreneurship.
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How to Understand Market Fit and Validate Your Business Idea
Validate your business idea with this step-by-step guide! Learn how to achieve market fit, test your concept with an MVP, and iterate for success. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to launch a profitable business.
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Dream to Brand Journey: An Exclusive Event for Women Entrepreneurs
An evening in London on branding, marketing and staying resilient, with founders who have done it.
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Rise Her Collective Female Founders Directory: Your Network for Women-Led Businesses
Whether you're looking to collaborate with fellow female founders, hire a woman-led business, or gain visibility in your industry, this is your go-to platform.
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How to Set Up a Market Stall in London: A Complete Guide
London's markets offer a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Here are the essential steps to setting up your own market stall!
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