Entrepreneurs
5 Things Every Female Entrepreneur Should Consider

Becoming an entrepreneur is one of the most inspiring, freeing, and empowering ventures I’ve experienced in my life so far. But after spending too many days glued to my laptop for 8+ hours wearing somewhat questionable boxer shorts and not brushing my hair, I started to forget what it felt like to be a woman. And when I talk to my female clients, they tell me the same thing.
Running your own business requires a lot of logic, thought, reason, strength, and ACTION. Aka, masculine energy. And of course, there’s room for creativity and feminine flow, but if you’re a driven woman doing this all by yourself, I’m sure you’re spending more of your time hanging out in your masculine energy. And while you might be “getting a lot done,” you might be feeling a little off inside.
Because as strong and capable as women are, we do require a little more flow and femininity in our lives. That’s just the way we’re made. So how can we work with mother nature while building successful businesses?
Here’s a few things to consider:
1. You’re Never Going to Get There
Any successful entrepreneur will tell you there is a point where you feel like you’ve arrived. There’s always another mountain to climb. So, if you’re running your business in the mindset “Once I hit X revenue, I’ll slow down.” I’d ask you to reconsider. Building a business requires sacrifice, yes. But, don’t sacrifice your womanhood or your well-being to get there. Because “there” doesn’t exist. And you don’t want to wake up at 43 years old single with bags under your eyes wondering when was the last time you went on a date.
“The top of one mountain is always the bottom of another.” – Marianne Williamson
2. Set Emotion-Based Goals
Instead of setting hard number goals or milestones, try setting goals based on the emotions you want to feel. Ask yourself “How do I want to feel 30/60/90 days from now and how do I want my business to reflect that?” You’d be surprised how much more fulfilling it is to set goals this way. Not to mention, it keeps you in tune with your softer side every time you internally check in to ask how you’re feeling.
3. Set Up Your Space
Just because you’re working from home doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take pride in creating a beautiful office space. Buy yourself some fresh flowers, light candles, keep some essential oils nearby, setup pretty decorations or picture frames. Bonus points for getting dressed up and maybe even putting on perfume some days.
4. Schedule Goddess Evenings
If you’re working full-time while building up your business on the side or just burning midnight oil because you’re insanely driven, it’s likely you need a night off to reconnect to your womanhood. I know you’re thinking “HA! I wish I had that time!” But trust me, if you give yourself just one evening a week, you will return to your work in a more creative and inspired state.
So, one night THIS week, take a long hot bath with that lavender vanilla body wash you only use on special occasions. Light some candles, give yourself a coconut oil massage, put on some slow jams, and dance around your living room. Reconnect with your inner goddess and do NOT feel bad for it.
“Love yourself. It is important to stay positive because beauty comes from the inside out.” – Jenn Proske
5. Don’t Neglect the Power of the Feminine
Most women associate thinking and action with results. But, don’t forget the power of embodiment and receiving. The masculine thinks the thought, but the feminine embodies it. Have you ever found a flow in your work where you feel incredibly creative, inspired, and light? That was your feminine energy. Just because you’re not pumped full of anxiety while pushing out effort doesn’t mean you’re not being productive. Set a reminder on your phone to remind yourself to take a deep breath and allow abundance to flow to you.
At the end of the day, women entrepreneurs want to feel successful and sexy. So, let’s start giving a little more energy to the latter. Because you deserve it!
As a female entrepreneur how do you continue to take care of yourself? Leave your thoughts below!
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Entrepreneurs
The Leadership Shift Every Company Needs in 2025
Struggling to keep your team engaged? Here’s how leaders can turn frustrated employees into loyal advocates.

In workplaces around the world, there’s a growing gap between employers and employees and between superiors and their teams. It’s a common refrain: “People don’t leave companies, they leave bad bosses.”
While there are, of course, cases where management could do better, this isn’t just a “bad boss” problem. The relationship between leaders and employees is complex. Instead of assigning blame, we should explore practical solutions to build stronger, healthier workplaces where everyone thrives.
Why This Gap Exists
Every workplace needs someone to guide, supervise, and provide feedback. That’s essential for productivity and performance. But because there are usually far more employees than managers, dissatisfaction, fair or not, spreads quickly.
What if, instead of focusing on blame, we focused on building trust, empathy, and communication? This is where modern leadership and human-centered management can make a difference.
Tools and Techniques to Bridge the Gap
Here are proven strategies leaders and employees can use to foster stronger relationships and create a workplace where people actually want to stay.
1. Practice Mutual Empathy
Both managers and employees need to recognize they are ultimately on the same team. Leaders have to balance people and performance, and often face intense pressure to hit targets. Employees who understand this reality are more likely to cooperate and problem-solve collaboratively.
2. Maintain Professional Boundaries
Superiors should separate personal issues from professional decision-making. Consistency, fairness, and integrity build trust, and trust is the foundation of a motivated team.
3. Follow the Golden Rule
Treat people how you would like to be treated. This simple principle encourages compassion and respect, two qualities every effective leader must demonstrate.
4. Avoid Micromanagement
Micromanaging stifles creativity and damages morale. Great leaders see themselves as partners, not just bosses, and treat their teams as collaborators working toward a shared goal.
5. Empower Employees to Grow
Empowerment means giving employees responsibility that matches their capacity, and then trusting them to deliver. Encourage them to take calculated risks, learn from mistakes, and problem-solve independently. If something goes wrong, turn it into a learning opportunity, not a reprimand.
6. Communicate in All Directions
Communication shouldn’t just be top-down. Invite feedback, create open channels for suggestions, and genuinely listen to what your people have to say. Healthy upward communication closes gaps before they become conflicts.
7. Overcome Insecurities
Many leaders secretly fear being outshone by younger, more tech-savvy employees. Instead of resisting, embrace the chance to learn from them. Humility earns respect and helps the team innovate faster.
8. Invest in Coaching and Mentorship
True leaders grow other leaders. Provide mentorship, career guidance, and stretch opportunities so employees can develop new skills. Leadership is learned through experience, but guided experience is even more powerful.
9. Eliminate Favoritism
Avoid cliques and office politics. Decisions should be based on facts and fairness, not gossip. Objective, transparent decision-making builds credibility.
10. Recognize Efforts Promptly
Recognition often matters more than rewards. Publicly appreciate employees’ contributions and do so consistently and fairly. A timely “thank you” can be more motivating than a quarterly bonus.
11. Conduct Thoughtful Exit Interviews
When employees leave, treat it as an opportunity to learn. Keep interviews confidential and use the insights to improve management practices and culture.
12. Provide Leadership Development
Train managers to lead, not just supervise. Leadership development programs help shift mindsets from “command and control” to “coach and empower.” This transformation has a direct impact on morale and retention.
13. Adopt Soft Leadership Principles
Today’s workforce, largely millennials and Gen Z, value collaboration over hierarchy. Soft leadership focuses on partnership, mutual respect, and shared purpose, rather than rigid top-down control.
The Bigger Picture: HR’s Role
Mercer’s global research highlights five key priorities for organizations:
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Build diverse talent pipelines
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Embrace flexible work models
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Design compelling career paths
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Simplify HR processes
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Redefine the value HR brings
The challenge? Employers and employees often view these priorities differently. Bridging that perception gap is just as important as bridging the relational gap between leaders and staff.
Treat Employees Like Associates, Not Just Staff
When you treat employees like partners, they bring their best selves to work. HR leaders must develop strategies to keep talent engaged, empowered, and prepared for the future.
Organizational success starts with people, always. Build the relationship with your team first, and the results will follow.
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