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Resilience and Persistence – Women Founders’ Advice - Part 46
In the Resilience and Persistence Series, we feature the insights of 10 women founders who share advice on staying consistent, believing in your vision, and continuing forward through challenges and uncertainty. Their advice highlights patience, adaptability, courage, learning through action, and building the resilience needed to sustain long-term growth.
Featured Women Founders
Chaitra Narayan .V Obstacles are truly stepping stones—especially for women blazing their path in any field.
Caroline Garnham Persistance, persistance, persistence - but also adapt to feedback and learn
Stephanie Folahan Consistency compounds.
Danielle Moran Back yourself early.
Neelanjana Choudhury If there’s one lesson the journey has taught us, it is this — don’t stop. There will be days when the calls don’t convert.
DEEPTI GUPTA keep patience
Lezly Kaye Kathleena Mafi Business is easy - becoming the women who can hold the business growth is hard.
Meenakshi Singh My advice to aspiring and early-stage women founders is simple and deeply personal — be brave enough to start.
Prerna Rajpal Don’t give up on your vision.
Robyn Luke I think you have to remember to never be afraid to dream.
Chaitra Narayan .V – Obstacles are truly stepping stones—especially for women blazing their path in any field.
Company – LV Consulting Services
Advice
Obstacles are truly stepping stones—especially for women blazing their path in any field. The journey may be difficult and the terrain uneven, but every challenge shapes strength, resilience, and purpose. As we navigate through these trials, we must never lose sight of our final destination. Stay focused. Stay courageous. Keep moving forward
Caroline Garnham – Persistance, persistance, persistence - but also adapt to feedback and learn
Company – Caroline's Club Limited
Website: https://carolines.club
LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/carolinegarnham/
Advice
Persistance, persistance, persistence - but also adapt to feedback and learn
Stephanie Folahan – Consistency compounds.
Company – Premier Accounting & Tax
Advice
Consistency compounds. Show up. Show up tired, show up scared, show up confused just keep showing up.
Danielle Moran – Back yourself early.
Company – Trade Heroes
Website: www.tradeheroes.com.au
Advice
Back yourself early. You do not need to know everything before you begin, but you do need to be willing to learn quickly and make decisions without waiting for permission. Confidence is built through action, not by waiting until you feel ready. If you are stepping into a male dominated space, understand the industry properly, know your numbers and speak with clarity. When you combine knowledge with consistency, respect follows.
Also, build something that actually solves a real problem. It is easy to get caught up in branding and social media, but long term success comes from delivering results and building trust. Surround yourself with people who challenge you, not just cheer you on.
Be prepared for long hours, setbacks and doubt, but stay anchored to your purpose. If your mission is strong enough, resilience becomes part of who you are.
Neelanjana Choudhury – If there’s one lesson the journey has taught us, it is this — don’t stop. There will be days when the calls don’t convert.
Company – MetaSkills Recruitment and Training Consulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mscn/
Advice
If there’s one lesson the journey has taught us, it is this — don’t stop.
There will be days when the calls don’t convert.
Days when self-doubt feels louder than confidence.
Moments when giving up seems easier than pushing forward.
But that moment — right there — is the real test of entrepreneurship.
Every successful founder has stood at that crossroads. The difference is not talent. It is not luck. It is the decision to take one more step when quitting feels tempting.
Keep moving.
Because momentum creates clarity.
Consistency builds credibility.
And resilience shapes reputation.
Hard work does pay — but only when paired with smart work. It’s not about running endlessly; it’s about running in the right direction. Learn. Adapt. Network strategically. Improve your systems. Refine your approach.
Work hard, yes.
But work wisely.
The journey will stretch you before it strengthens you. It will test you before it rewards you.
So when it feels heavy, remember —
the breakthrough often hides behind the moment you almost gave up.
Don’t stop.
That’s where the real story begins. 🚀
DEEPTI GUPTA – keep patience
Company – INDIAN WORKING WOMENCOMUNITY
Advice
keep patience
Lezly Kaye Kathleena Mafi – Business is easy - becoming the women who can hold the business growth is hard.
Company – The OE Agency
Website: www.theoeagency.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lezlykaye/
Advice
Business is easy - becoming the women who can hold the business growth is hard. You have to be willing to look at all the ways that your the problem, and process the psychology of growth alongside the strategy of business expansion.
I am a 4 x Founder, and I promise you, consistency and resilience are underrated. Less than 1.9% of women make 7 figures in business, I have done it 4 times. And I believe too many women give up before they breakthrough.
Meenakshi Singh – My advice to aspiring and early-stage women founders is simple and deeply personal — be brave enough to start.
Company – Meen Tribe
Website: www.meentribe.com.au
Advice
My advice to aspiring and early-stage women founders is simple and deeply personal — be brave enough to start.
Building Meen Tribe taught me that courage matters more than having the “perfect” plan. Don’t shy away from initiating your idea just because you feel unsure, under-prepared or afraid of failure. Every meaningful business begins with action — not certainty.
Failure is not something to fear; it is one of your strongest teachers. Test, learn, refine and keep moving forward. Progress comes from showing up consistently, even when results are slow.
Most importantly, perseverance is key. There will be moments of self-doubt, financial pressure and emotional fatigue — especially for women balancing multiple responsibilities. What truly separates successful founders is not talent alone, but the ability to stay committed, adaptable and resilient through challenges.
Be brave. Initiate. Don’t wait for permission. And trust that your persistence will build both your confidence and your business.
Prerna Rajpal – Don’t give up on your vision.
Company – Restyle Haven
Advice
Don’t give up on your vision. Take baby steps every day, even when the results aren’t immediate. Growth often happens beneath the surface before it shows outwardly. Stay consistent.
Robyn Luke – I think you have to remember to never be afraid to dream.
Company – Walk With Us
Website: www.walkwithusgc.org.au
Advice
I think you have to remember to never be afraid to dream. Dreams are free.
Nikki still has a dream of opening our own facility where our friends can come during the day and hang out. Make a meal, apply for jobs, have a shower, look for housing etc on computers, have visiting doctors etc. This would be so amazing, but a big donation or backing would be needed for this.
You have to be passionate about what you do and never forget to allow yourself to feel like you are making a difference. When you see the impact you have on others lives it makes it all worth the many hours of work and challenges along the way.
Not matter the workplace. I have been in Executive roles in my career and worked with so many different people, but show them you care and give them your time with patience and understanding is the key.
Our 50 odd volunteers all have hearts of gold and no one at all is paid a salary. All money goes back into our charity, we are very proud to be able to say this.
If a job is worth doing - it is worth doing properly. Have the right support people, those that share you passion and it will all happen. Not matter what you choose to do.
Our motto is BE A GOOD HUMAN
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