REAL FEMALE FOUNDER STORIES THAT INSPIRE.
Step inside the journeys of women rewriting what success looks like. From bold pivots to quiet wins, every story shows the courage, clarity, and persistence it takes to build something that matters.
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a note FROM THE EDITOR of hfd ✍️Hey, High-Flyers! I’m Shannon Kate Murray, founder & editor behind High Flying Design.
This isn’t just a business magazine. It’s a space for belief - the quiet kind that keeps you going when things get hard.
I started HFD because I know how it feels to build something that matters… and feel like you’re doing it alone. Over the years, I’ve launched, grown, and rebuilt - in my own business and alongside other founders. And I’ve learned that actually, success isn’t a finish line… It’s a way of working and living that feels good to you.
Here, we don’t glorify the hustle. We grow with confidence, clarity, and emotional intelligence. And we remind you: just because it hasn’t happened yet, it doesn’t mean it won’t.
When you’re ready, there’s a place here for you - and more than one way to make it yours.
FIRST-CLASS FOUNDER MAIL ✈️
Postcards from our HQ in Essex - sealed with belief.
Our free monthly letter is a pause, a deep breath, and a spark of inspiration for women building businesses that matter. Inside, you’ll find:
💘 Founder stories worth savouring
🤓 Smart strategies you’ll actually want to try
🧚♀️ Gentle mindset shifts to keep you moving forward
It’s your permission slip to grow at your pace - and enjoy the journey.
SMART STRATEGY THAT ACTUALLY WORKS.
Smart, practical reads on marketing, money, and growth. Get the tools to make confident decisions and build a business designed to last.
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Why Your Website Isn’t Converting (Even If It Looks Great)
LIFE BEYOND THE BUSINESS PLAN
Because being a founder isn’t just about the numbers. Here we explore mindset, wellbeing, style, and everyday confidence - the human side of success, and the life you’re creating alongside the business.
Read This When You’re Doubting Yourself
