A Beginners Guide To Being A Grown Up
A Beginners Guide To Being A Grown Up
Podcast Description
Learn about the amazing journeys of people from all walks of life and what they have learnt about being a grown up, alongside some surprising pieces of advice to their younger selves.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of personal growth, empowerment, and societal impact, with episodes tackling subjects like women's empowerment, diversity in the workplace, and social inclusion, featuring discussions with guests like Vanessa Vallely OBE on gender equality and Dr. Tessy Ojo CBE on youth leadership.

Learn about the amazing journeys of people from all walks of life and what they have learnt about being a grown up, alongside some surprising pieces of advice to their younger selves.
Emmie Faust is an exited founder, investor, and passionate advocate for women-led startups in the UK. She is the creator of Female Founders Rise, a thriving community of over 8,000 female entrepreneurs dedicated to closing the funding gap and amplifying women’s visibility in the startup ecosystem. Through this platform, Emmie provides access to resources, investor networks, and peer support, while actively investing in women-led businesses herself.
Her voice carries weight in the venture space, with a verified LinkedIn influence score of 91.4/100. Emmie’s daily posts spark meaningful dialogue around the realities female founders face—burnout, lack of access to capital, and gender bias in investment. Blending personal insights with community-driven advice, her content is both relatable and actionable, earning trust from founders and investors alike.
Before launching Female Founders Rise, Emmie successfully exited multiple ventures, bringing firsthand experience of scaling businesses through high-growth phases. This journey informs her mentoring style, particularly around leadership, mental health, and navigating toxic workplace cultures. She has also built partnerships with early-stage funding platforms and impact-driven brands, further expanding opportunities for women in business.
Based in the UK, Emmie speaks openly about work-life balance, resilience, and the importance of building supportive ecosystems. Her mission is clear: to empower female founders with the tools, networks, and confidence to thrive.
Listen to find out how Emmie has found success in different aspects of hier life, and what she would put in the guide…

Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.