Entrepreneurial Mindset – Women Founders’ Advice - Part 57

Women Story
Sep 2
2 min read

Updated: Sep 13

In this part of the Entrepreneurial Mindset Series, we bring you inspiring advice from 10 women founders who highlight the importance of courage, authenticity, resilience, and self-belief. Their journeys show us that pursuing dreams and building meaningful impact requires persistence, confidence, and purpose.

Featured Women Founders

Leonie Laycock – Take the Leap
Rebecca Houston – Follow Your Dream
Zinthiya Ganeshpanchan – Focus on Hard Work
Jade – Follow Your Dream
Michele Yianni-Attard – Self-Belief and Continuous Learning
Mercy – Network Strategically
Natalie Blackshaw – Authenticity, Resilience, and Impact
Dr. Nidhi Jaswal – Authenticity, Resilience, and Impact
Sally Carter – Start and Never Give Up
Phoebe Preuss – Always a Place for You

Leonie Laycock – Take the Leap

Founder – LJ and Co Accounting Solutions Ltd

“Just go ahead and do it. You’ll never know if you don’t try.”

Rebecca Houston – Follow Your Dream

Founder – Smash Marketing

“Follow your dream. Believe in yourself. If you can dream it, you can do it.”

Zinthiya Ganeshpanchan – Focus on Hard Work

Founder – Zinthiya Trust

“Being an entrepreneur is tough but equally satisfying. However, if you want to be successful you must be prepared to put in the hard work and always be prepared to give before you gain.”

Jade – Follow Your Dream

Founder – Signature Storytelling Photography & Film

“It’s worth it—the long days, longer nights. Build your connections, be confident and trust in your ability. Remember why you started—you don’t want to work 9–5 for somebody else’s dream; you want to turn YOUR dream into a reality.”

Michele Yianni-Attard – Self-Belief and Continuous Learning

Founder – Future Insight Consultancy Ltd

“Believe in yourself, embrace failure as a learning opportunity, and surround yourself with a supportive network. Stay authentic, be financially savvy, and keep learning. Persistence, patience, and collaboration are key to long-term success.”

Mercy – Network Strategically

Founder – Orikam Group Limited

“My advice is that your journey toward entrepreneurship should be rooted in solving real problems with practical, scalable solutions that create lasting impact. Build ecosystems, not just businesses.”

Natalie Blackshaw – Authenticity, Resilience, and Impact

Founder – Design United

“Trust in your vision and back yourself fully. Stay true to your values, surround yourself with people who uplift and challenge you, and never stop learning. Your voice and creativity are your greatest assets.”

Dr. Nidhi Jaswal – Authenticity, Resilience, and Impact

Founder – Ketawa – Center for Behaviour Change

“Don’t wait for the ‘perfect time.’ Equip yourself with knowledge, embrace challenges as stepping stones, and surround yourself with supportive networks. Your authenticity will become your brand’s strength.”

Sally Carter – Start and Never Give Up

Founder – Carter Finance Group

“Back yourself. Don’t wait for the perfect moment—start now and refine as you go. Know your worth, don’t undercharge, and never shrink yourself to make others comfortable. Success isn’t just hustle—it’s about building a life you’re proud of.”

Phoebe Preuss – Always a Place for You

Founder – Living Koko

“Walk with your ancestors. Build more than a brand—build legacy. Don’t wait for space, claim it. Rest, rise, and remember—you are your grandmother’s wildest dream. Keep rising.”