Running a business is incredibly rewarding, but life can sometimes throw unexpected challenges your way. What happens when you need to step back? In this blog, we explore practical strategies to set up your business to thrive without you—from content planning and automation to outsourcing and self-care. Learn how to keep things running smoothly, even when you can’t be at the helm. Ready to take the first step? Discover how you can build a resilient business that works for you, not the other way around.

Two years ago, I finally made the call to leave my full-time job — a job that, to be honest, was doing a real number on my mental health. I wasn’t just unhappy; I was burnt out, stuck, and needed out. Fast forward to today, and I’m running a growing marketing agency and juggling multiple projects under Her Umbrella Media. It’s been a wild ride, full of ups and downs, but looking back, it’s the best decision I ever made.

Storytelling goes beyond just selling a product. It’s about creating an emotional connection that your audience can relate to. Women entrepreneurs often have unique perspectives and experiences, which can be a powerful tool in building trust and relatability. Sharing your story helps humanize your business, making it easier for potential clients and customers to connect with you on a deeper level.

The past year we have witnessed so much…I thought long and hard about about whether or not to do another issue of Her Umbrella Magazine during Covid and eventually, I realised that now, more than ever we need hope.

We search for perfection in others and pine for it, comparing ourselves to them and feeling lesser when we don’t measure up, no matter how unreasonable our expectations are.

To me it's all about working together, building businesses, building connections, building dreams and the Corona virus does not change that!

It was a risk I knew I had to take, or I’d be forever wondering ‘what if?’ As the quote says:

“I refused to be the girl who didn’t pursue her passions because she didn’t have enough belief in herself.”

There's a growing population of women starting businesses, often with less money, time or resources than men. If you want to support your soul sisters out there, now is the time and we have a few simple things you can do that will make a huge impact.

Everything you do, every step you take should be toward that goal. You are a powerhouse, don't let naysayers or roadblocks get in your way. You are a strong, confident, independent woman with a goal to achieve and you can absolutely do it!

Maybe you already have a few people paying for your services. But just because a few bucks are trickling in doesn’t mean your business is really out there in the world.

It begins with just one person creating a small positive change, which is well-received, and then forwarded onto others. Pretty soon the tiny ripple becomes a sweeping wave of positive change that affects an entire community.

We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our amazing contributors in Issue Three of Her Umbrella Magazine!

We are super excited to have Kay featuring in Issue Three of Her Umbrella Magazine Issue! Did you see her fab article in Issue Two?

Often times in life it can seem like there is a sea of pain and limited answers for the problems you are currently going through or have experienced in the past and keep coming up for you.

Introducing magazine contributor Ainsley Gatley!
Ainsley is passionate about events and over the past 12 years has had a part in many events throughout the region.