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Entrepreneurial Mindset – Women Founders’ Advice - Part 70

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Women Story
6 days ago
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In the Entrepreneurial Mindset – Women Founders’ Advice - Part 70 Series, we feature the insights of 10 women founders who share guidance on building self-reliance and momentum in business. Their advice emphasizes taking action before feeling fully prepared, as real confidence develops through active execution rather than waiting. They highlight the importance of trusting one's instincts, leveraging existing skills, and building intentional support networks to achieve sustainable growth.

Featured Women Founders

  • Michele Kasabula  Have confidence.

  • SHILPA BHAVIN SHAH  Don’t wait to feel fully ready - you grow into confidence by doing, not by waiting.

  • Laura Hastie  Laura Hastie’s advice to aspiring and early-stage women entrepreneurs is to be brave enough to step outside your comfort zone and trust your instincts.

  • Agatha Sushila Anthony Dias  Believe in yourself and your vision, even when the journey feels uncertain.

  • Capt Niriksha Sanil  For aspiring or early-stage women founders, the first thing I’d say is: start before you feel ready.

  • Caroline Bilen  My advice to aspiring and early-stage women founders is to believe in your vision and stay grounded in your purpose, even when challenges arise.

  • Anju Kish  Start before you feel completely ready.

  • Rekha Hariharan  Should believe in yourself

  • Deepa Maran  Believe in yourself and never lose your self confidence

  • Zaakira Farheen  Start before you feel ready and stay consistent.


Michele Kasabula – Have confidence.

Company– Michele Kasabula Law

Advice

Have confidence.  Seek out help when needed. Know your limitations.  The world will respond.  But it wants to test you first.


SHILPA BHAVIN SHAH – Don’t wait to feel fully ready - you grow into confidence by doing, not by waiting.

Company– FORMS AND SPACES

Advice

Don’t wait to feel fully ready - you grow into confidence by doing, not by waiting.

Trust your perspective, even if it feels different from what’s already out there. Your individuality is your strength, not a limitation.


Focus on consistency over perfection. Build your work step by step, client by client, and let your credibility speak for you.

And most importantly, own your space - professionally and creatively. You don’t have to fit into the industry, you can shape it.


Laura Hastie – Laura Hastie’s advice to aspiring and early-stage women entrepreneurs is to be brave enough to step outside your comfort zone and trust your instincts.

Company– Resolute BioCare Limited T/A Pocket Rockets East Anglia

Advice

Laura Hastie’s advice to aspiring and early-stage women entrepreneurs is to be brave enough to step outside your comfort zone and trust your instincts. Changing direction or starting something new can feel daunting, especially when entering unfamiliar or traditionally male-dominated industries, but growth comes from taking that first step.


She encourages women to recognise the value of their existing skills. Many of the abilities developed in previous roles — such as organisation, communication, and problem-solving — are highly transferable and can become a strong foundation for building a successful business.


You don’t have to start from scratch; you bring more experience than you realise.

Laura also emphasises the importance of leading with authenticity and purpose. Building a business is not just about profit — it’s about creating something meaningful. When your work genuinely helps people, that passion becomes your biggest driver and differentiator.


Resilience is key. There will be challenges, setbacks, and moments of self-doubt, but consistency and determination are what carry you through. Laura advises women to keep going, even when progress feels slow, and to celebrate small wins along the way.


Finally, she highlights the importance of support — whether that’s through training, networking, or simply connecting with others who understand the journey. You don’t have to do everything alone, and asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.

Her message is simple: believe in your vision, back yourself, and don’t be afraid to create a path that’s entirely your own.


Agatha Sushila Anthony Dias – Believe in yourself and your vision, even when the journey feels uncertain.

Company– Amcha Ghar

Advice

Believe in yourself and your vision, even when the journey feels uncertain. Every great initiative begins with a small step and a strong purpose. Do not let fear, self-doubt, or societal limitations hold you back.


Be consistent, patient, and willing to learn at every stage. Challenges will come, but they are opportunities to grow stronger and wiser. Surround yourself with positive people, seek guidance when needed, and never hesitate to ask for help.


Stay grounded in your values and lead with compassion and integrity. Success is not just about growth, but about the impact you create in the lives of others.

Most importantly, trust the process, practice gratitude, and believe that you are capable of achieving more than you imagine.


Capt Niriksha Sanil – For aspiring or early-stage women founders, the first thing I’d say is: start before you feel ready.

Company– Space Media Productions

Advice

For aspiring or early-stage women founders, the first thing I’d say is: start before you feel ready. Confidence often comes after action, not before it. Don’t wait to have everything perfectly figured out.

Build your network intentionally.


Own your expertise and your voice.

Get comfortable with failure & iterations.

Your first idea doesn’t have to be the final one.. Manage your finances and get back up to rule the world. Don’t let anybody take ur lime light ..


Caroline Bilen – My advice to aspiring and early-stage women founders is to believe in your vision and stay grounded in your purpose, even when challenges arise.

Company– The Compass Health Consultancy

Advice

My advice to aspiring and early-stage women founders is to believe in your vision and stay grounded in your purpose, even when challenges arise. Build your expertise, stay consistent, and surround yourself with people who support your growth.


Don’t wait for perfect conditions start with what you have, learn continuously, and be willing to adapt. Most importantly, lead with confidence, stay authentic, stay humble, and follow your dreams, using every challenge as an opportunity to grow stronger and create meaningful impact.

Remember, what you can dream about, you can achieve. The sky is your limit.


Anju Kish – Start before you feel completely ready.

Company– UnTaboo

Advice

Start before you feel completely ready. Clarity and confidence come with doing, not waiting.

Trust your instincts, especially when building something meaningful—even if it doesn’t fit into conventional boxes. There will be self-doubt at every stage, and that’s normal; it doesn’t mean you’re not capable.


Also, build a support system—personally and professionally. You don’t have to do it all alone.

Most importantly, define success on your own terms. Entrepreneurship doesn’t have to look one way—it can be built around your life, your values, and your priorities.


Rekha Hariharan – Should believe in yourself

Company– Cake World

Advice

Should believe in yourself


Deepa Maran – Believe in yourself and never lose your self confidence

Company– Blend and Weave

Advice

Believe in yourself and never lose your self confidence


Zaakira Farheen – Start before you feel ready and stay consistent.

Company– Whisking Meadows

Advice

Start before you feel ready and stay consistent. Build strong networks, ask for help, and keep upgrading your skills.


Most importantly, believe in yourself and don’t let guilt or fear hold you back—your persistence will define your success.


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