Louisa Jewell, CPPA Founder and President, interviews Yvonne Biggins on her recent report on the topic of “The True Cost of Female Entrepreneurship.”
Watch this inspiring interview here:
About “The True Cost of Female Entrepreneurship” Report: The groundbreaking research from co-authors Yvonne Biggins and Nonie White reveals the lived experience of over 200 female entrepreneurs in the UK today, bringing to light both the struggles they face behind closed doors, the real-life impact of these challenges and the strategies employed by those who thrive despite formidable odds.
The report reveals a startling truth, that behind the ‘girl boss’ success stories lies a rarely shared reality, with:
- 83% experience high stress and 54% are facing burnout
- 78% report constant worry and anxiety
- 66% reported being highly or extremely lonely
Yet some founders aren’t just surviving, they’re thriving. What’s their secret?
A new approach that actually works
This isn’t about working harder or “pushing through.” The most successful female entrepreneurs have discovered something different.
Our research uncovers the specific strategies that make the difference between burning out and flourishing, without requiring more time, money, or energy than you already have. Download the report here.
About Yvonne Biggins: Yvonne Biggins is a serial entrepreneur who has founded three successful start-ups, one of which raised over £1 million in investment. Her diverse 20-year career spans senior roles at multinational companies including Apple. The first decade of Yvonne’s professional journey focused on marketing for technology companies following a brief teaching career, while the last decade has been dedicated to the wellbeing sector, where she co-founded two wellbeing-focused ventures. She developed an innovative wellbeing product that was later acquired by Babylon Health and has published several research papers in the field.
Yvonne holds a Master’s in Applied Positive Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, an MBA from Cranfield School of Management, and is a graduate of the THNK School for Creative Leadership. An ICF certified coach and MBSR Mindfulness teacher, she also actively mentors emerging entrepreneurs through the GoLondon Young Entrepreneurs Start Up Programme.
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