A digital magazine for the women rewriting the rules of business.

The Real, Raw Stories of Women Building Boldly & Shaping the Next Generation of Founders - Delivered Straight to Your Inbox.

LeadHer Magazine is a quarterly publication created to tell the real stories of female founders - not the polished highlight reels, but the raw, unfiltered realities of what it looks like to build while balancing life, loss, motherhood, and self-doubt.

Where the real stories of women building boldly are finally told.

LeadHer Magazine was created for the woman who is tired of highlight reels and ready for the full story - the messy middles (or as we now refer to it as the meaningful middle), the near-quits, the rebuilds, and the quiet wins that rarely make it to social media.

Each digital issue is designed to feel like a premium magazine, not a newsletter, featuring thoughtfully designed spreads, long-form interviews, and behind-the-scenes stories you can settle into with your morning coffee or during a late-night planning session.

LeadHer Magazine is for you if:

You’ve built something before and maybe it didn’t work out the way you hoped.
You’re still curious enough, brave enough, or stubborn enough to try again.
You’ve been dreaming about starting something of your own but fear, uncertainty, or simply not knowing where to begin has held you back.
You’re a C-suite leader or high performer who has spent years building someone else’s vision - while quietly wondering what it would look like to build your own.
You’re already building something bold and want greater visibility, connection, and a place where your story can be seen and shared.
You believe in women who are building boldly — whether you’re an investor, a supporter, a mentor, or simply someone who believes in what happens when women lead.
Maybe you’re a husband, a partner, a friend, a sister, or a parent who wants to see the women in your life inspired by stories that reflect what’s actually possible.

Most of all…

You’re tired of the highlight reels.

You’re ready for the real, raw stories of what it actually looks like to build a business — the uncertainty, the pivots, the courage, and the moments that don’t always make it into the headlines.

Because LeadHer isn’t just about the women who have already made it.

It’s about the women who are in the middle of building something big — and the people who believe in them.

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What your LeadHer Magazine subscription includes

Every quarter, you’ll receive a thoughtfully curated digital issue designed to be remembered and to inspire - not skimmed and forgotten. These women are history in the making, and their stories deserve to be remembered.

Founder Cover Stories

In-depth founder features that go beyond the highlight reel.

Each issue includes a cover story exploring the real journey behind the brand - the risks taken, the pivots made, and the courage it takes to keep building.

Think: a fireside conversation with the founder behind the brand.

Behind-the-Scenes Founder Journeys

Nine additional founder features.

A closer look at the realities of building a business. Follow along as women share real-time pivots, experiments, lessons learned, and the seasons of growth, burnout, and reinvention that shape their path.

Think: the director’s cut of her business story.

Columnist Insights

Thoughtful reflections and practical insights from experts.

Each issue features columns from women who are not only experts in their fields—but founders themselves. They are here to share the guidance, perspective, and practical tools they’ve learned along the way - ideas you can carry into your next decision, launch, or shift in direction.

Think: wise counsel from women who have been in the arena.

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January issue

The Latest Issue of LeadHer Magazine

When faced with a crossroads, Susana Briscoe-Alba chose to build something bigger. She turned a career setback into a platform for women to rise. She built the very table she wasn’t invited to sit at. Creating a platform where women of color can be seen, heard, and paid what they deserve.

"There are moments in life when something inside you whispers before the world ever catches on. A subtle shift. A quiet knowing. A voice that says, You can’t stay here anymore."

— Susana Briscoe-Alba

Founder sitting at a desk working on laptop

The Woman Who Refused to Shrink

How Susana Briscoe-Alba turned pain, purpose, and a near-death wake-up call into a global community empowering women to rise.

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Featured founders

Spotlighting women building boldly.

Inside LeadHer Magazine, you’ll meet product builders, agency owners, coaches, creators, SaaS founders, brick-and-mortar builders, and multi-hyphenates rewriting what entrepreneurship can look like.

Every feature is curated to feel like a mentor in your inbox—someone a few steps ahead, turning their hard-earned lessons into your shortcuts.

The Power of Turning Pain into Purpose

Maria Haugen turned dismissal into determination - building to give women back control of their bodies, their data, and their voice.

Revealing What Was Always Meant to Be

Gunjan Sud traded stability for self-belief - the quiet persistence that turned a decade-old dream into Thimble and Thread.

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Questions, answered

Before your first issue lands in your inbox…

Here’s what you can expect from your LeadHer subscription, and how it fits into your already-full world.

How often will I receive LeadHer Magazine?

You’ll receive a new digital issue approximately once a month, plus occasional special editions when we have a story that simply can’t wait. We’re intentional about cadence—enough to feel inspiring and consistent, never overwhelming.

Is this just another email newsletter?

No. LeadHer is designed as a digital magazine: long-form features, editorial layouts, and curated sections you can scroll through like you would flip through a print issue. It’s delivered via email so it’s easy to access on any device, but the experience is intentionally more premium than a traditional newsletter.

What if I’m not a full-time founder yet?

You’re welcome here. Many of our readers are side-hustlers, leaders inside startups, or in the dreaming-and-planning stage. The stories, questions, and frameworks inside each issue are designed to support you at every chapter—not just once you’ve made the leap.

Can I unsubscribe if it’s not for me?

Absolutely. You can unsubscribe from any issue with a single click at the bottom of the email. No guilt, no hard feelings, no extra steps.

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