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Self Development – Women Founders’ Advice - Part 32
Updated: Sep 22
In the Self Development Series, we feature the insights of 10 women founders who share their experiences on building confidence, trusting their abilities, starting before they feel fully ready, and continuously developing their skills. Their advice highlights that personal growth comes through action, learning, consistency, and surrounding yourself with people who challenge and support you. From starting small and mastering your craft to taking risks and trusting your own perspective, their experiences encourage women founders to keep learning, believe in their strengths, and move forward even when they do not have everything figured out.
Featured Women Founders
Dr. Sanmeet Kaur Difficulties will come in your life, you will fee many times that nothing is possible, but then you have to take stand for yourself and do things.
Lauren Wild I would encourage aspiring and early-stage women founders to trust themselves and take their growth seriously from the start.
Jodi Bunting Back yourself first.
Gunjan Tewari I would advise aspiring women entrepreneurs to believe in their skills and start with what they have, even if it feels small.
Rosaly Chaviano To focus on personal growth and development, and mastering their craft.
ALIFFIYA NETTERWALLA My advice to aspiring or early-stage women founders is to start before you feel completely ready.
Aurea Moore If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.
Pushpalatha Sundararaj Start with confidence, even if you do not know everything.
Natasha Perez To focus on personal growth and development, and mastering their craft.
Carolyn Langley Start before you feel completely ready.
Dr. Sanmeet Kaur – Difficulties will come in your life, you will fee many times that nothing is possible, but then you have to take stand for yourself and do things.
Company– Sunson Trainings
Website: http://sanmeetkaur.in
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sanmeetkaurbusinesscoach
Advice
Difficulties will come in your life, you will fee many times that nothing is possible, but then you have to take stand for yourself and do things. One more important thing which I would like to share with all Young women is that understand your strength and understand what is that one thing which you are good at and through that how can you help people .
Once you will understand improve and polish that skill and then proceed. Sharpening our skills time to time will give us better results.
Lauren Wild – I would encourage aspiring and early-stage women founders to trust themselves and take their growth seriously from the start.
Company– Ritual Creative Studio
Website: Www.ritualcreative.studio
Advice
I would encourage aspiring and early-stage women founders to trust themselves and take their growth seriously from the start. You don’t need to have everything figured out to begin, but you do need to believe that your ideas, skills, and perspective are valuable.
Invest time in understanding who you are, what you stand for, and the kind of life you want to build alongside your business. That clarity will guide your decisions and help you avoid paths that don’t feel right long-term.
Don’t be afraid to set boundaries, especially with clients and collaborators. Learning to say no, price your work properly, and protect your time is not selfish, it’s essential for sustainability and confidence.
Finally, remember that progress isn’t linear. There will be moments of doubt, comparison, and setbacks. Keep showing up, keep learning, and surround yourself with people who support your growth. You are more capable than you think.
Jodi Bunting – Back yourself first.
Company– Gold Star Recruitment Services
Website: www.goldstarrecruitment.com.au
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jo-bunting-29a1971a0
Advice
Back yourself first. If you don't know something - research, - learn it and then apply it.
If you love it, live it. - When opportunity arises, don't be afraid to bite off more than you can chew - then chew like mad.
Gunjan Tewari – I would advise aspiring women entrepreneurs to believe in their skills and start with what they have, even if it feels small.
Company– Art nest by gunjan
Advice
I would advise aspiring women entrepreneurs to believe in their skills and start with what they have, even if it feels small. Stay consistent, keep learning, and don’t be afraid to showcase your work or take feedback.
Focus on quality, build genuine relationships with customers, and be patient with growth. Most importantly, trust your creativity and remain confident—every small step forward helps build a strong and successful business.
Rosaly Chaviano – To focus on personal growth and development, and mastering their craft.
Company– Chaviano Law Firm
Website: www.chavianolaw.com
Advice
To focus on personal growth and development, and mastering their craft. A properly prepared person will naturally attract business and better referrals.
ALIFFIYA NETTERWALLA – My advice to aspiring or early-stage women founders is to start before you feel completely ready.
Company– OVERTURES INFOTECH
Website: www.overtures.in
Advice
My advice to aspiring or early-stage women founders is to start before you feel completely ready. You don’t need to know everything in the beginning. Learn step by step, focus on your strengths, and build confidence through action.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions, seek guidance, and delegate where needed. Consistency is more powerful than perfection. Even small daily efforts create long-term success. Most importantly, believe that your ideas and leadership matter.
Aurea Moore – If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room.
Company– Cleaners On The Way
Website: Cleanersontheway.com
Advice
If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re in the wrong room. Put yourself around people who challenge you and force you to level up.
You’re never fully ready, you learn by jumping in and figuring it out as you go. Just make sure you document everything, set boundaries early, and practice clear communication. Structure protects your growth.
Pushpalatha Sundararaj – Start with confidence, even if you do not know everything.
Company– House of PraNiv
Website: www.houseofpraniv.com
Advice
Start with confidence, even if you do not know everything. You will learn along the way.
Do not wait for the perfect time — begin small, stay consistent, and focus on quality and customer trust. Believe in your vision even when results are slow in the beginning.
Balance is important, but so is self-belief. As women, we often manage many responsibilities, but entrepreneurship teaches independence, financial confidence, and leadership.
Most importantly, be patient. Success does not happen overnight, but consistent effort always creates growth.
Natasha Perez – To focus on personal growth and development, and mastering their craft.
Company– Sunrise Legal P.A.
Website: https://www.SunriseLegalFL.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nperez0489
Advice
To focus on personal growth and development, and mastering their craft. A properly prepared person will naturally attract business and better referrals.
Carolyn Langley – Start before you feel completely ready.
Company– inputidea
Website: https://inputidea.com/
Advice
Start before you feel completely ready. Many women feel like they need every detail figured out before moving forward, but most successful businesses are built while you are learning along the way.
Also surround yourself with people who understand entrepreneurship. Groups like BNI, local chambers, and professional networks can make a huge difference. Being in a room with other business owners who are sharing referrals, ideas, and real experiences helps you grow faster and reminds you that you are not building your business alone.
And trust your instincts. Experience builds confidence, and the more decisions you make, the more you realize that your perspective and leadership matter.
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