What does energy mean to you as a founder? How do you know when you're running on full, and when you're running on empty? As founders, we often treat energy like it's infinite, something we can push through, sleep off, or caffeine our way out of. But here's what I've learned: energy isn't a resource you can just keep drawing from. It's a foundation. And if it cracks, everything else starts to shake. Here are three small practices that have helped me protect my energy, even on the busiest days: 1.⁠ ⁠Start your day with curiosity, not urgency. Instead of reaching for your phone first thing, take two minutes to check in with yourself. How are you really feeling? What do you need today? 2.⁠ ⁠⁠Be curious about your energy, start observing yourself. Keep a simple energy diary for a couple of weeks. Notice when you feel good, when you're in flow, and what gives you energy. Write it all down. Over time, you'll start to see patterns, and that awareness alone can help you protect what fuels you. 3.⁠ ⁠Treat rest as a strategic advantage Rest isn't something you earn after you burn out. It's part of the work. Schedule rest like you schedule meetings, and take it as seriously as you would a client call.

Hi everyone 👋 I’m reaching out with a small but very meaningful ask. I’m the founder of SheRebuilds, a nonprofit project supporting women rebuilding their professional lives after domestic violence through career guidance, coaching, and practical support. Right now, we’re looking for a volunteer psychologist to join our team. The role is centered around conducting initial conversations with women applying to our program — helping us better understand their current emotional readiness and ensuring that the support we provide is appropriate for where they are in their journey. We’re looking for someone who: ✨ has a background in psychology / counseling ✨ speaks English (additional languages are a huge plus) ✨ believes in trauma-informed, compassionate support ✨ would like to contribute a few hours to a mission-driven project We’re still growing, still building, and very much in that founder stage of “wearing all the hats while trying not to become the hat” 😅 So if this resonates with you or if someone comes to mind I’d love to connect. Sometimes the right person finds a project through exactly this kind of post 💛 https://sherebuilds.tilda.ws

As you might know, we are running online Workshop Wednesday. I'm organizing an AI session for us on July 15th and I want YOU to pick the topic. Each one combines a real skill with something you actually walk out with. Please vote for the one you'd show up for. Thanks! 💛

Welcome to the Female Founders Business Showcase ✨ This space is dedicated to you, the bold women building meaningful businesses. We invite you to: 1) Share your services or products: Tell us what you are building and what you offer. 2) Show your impact: Let us know how your work supports humanity, creativity or community. 3) Commit to reciprocity: In the spirit of Female Founders Breakfast please also share how you’re willing to give back: be it access, connection, contribution or mentorship.

I'm happy to be the part of this community! I'm a self-leadership and change coach, and a Designing Your Life facilitator. I support female founders in building a strong inner architecture that supports growth, scaling and a well-lived life. A bit more about me and what I believe in: www.urbantemple.life I believe the way we lead shapes the world we build. When a founder learns to regulate instead of react, to lead from clarity instead of chaos - that ripples out to their team, their families, their communities. My work is ultimately about making leadership more human. As a human and a professional, I'm in commitment to living life of kindness, and do my best to leave a positive trace. I'm here to connect and contribute. I'm happy to offer a free clarity coaching session to any founder in this community who's navigating a transition or hitting a wall. I also love making introductions: if I know someone who can help you, I will. And last but not least - I'm a proud ambassador of FFB in Cascais!