Society has created such extraordinary expectations of women —they have absolutely permeated our culture. So much so that most of us have forgotten to consider whether they even make sense for us as human beings. We women are often so used to giving and serving others— endlessly doing —that we don't think about what we actually want. How we want to feel. What we want life to be like.
And we forget that we have the power to serve ourselves in the same way we serve others.
Of course it’s admirable + worthwhile to look outwards + contribute to life around you
But when you look outside yourself for EVERYTHING...
for validation, for perspective, for answers...
that’s when it all goes out of balance
You start measuring your success...by other people’s standards.
You let your happiness be determined...by the people and circumstances around you.
And you wonder why your life...no longer feels like your own.
Problems feel enormous.
Setbacks are shattering.
The pressure feels suffocating.
And you can’t seem to please anyone.
Including yourself, come to think of it
(which you never really do)
.
Traditional business “wisdom” is to look outside you and focus on the problem you're solving for others. This is important, of course. You must be sure that there’s an audience for your offer—for what you do.
But it overlooks something. What is the source of this work? And how can the energy behind it be sustained over time?
There’s an essential step that comes before you start on your business. It’s about making sure that
what you're doing is actually truly aligned with you, and
who you are.
That way, when you’re doing the work—when you’re marketing, selling and serving your customers—you're doing it in a way that works for you . And you can keep doing it, as long as you like.
THAT'S when you learn how to do business and make money in a way that will truly sustain you.
THAT'S how you find success and satisfaction on your terms.
THAT'S how you really find your life’s work.
If you’ve not aligned what you do with who you are, it’s not too late. It’s never too late to find your life’s work.
That doesn’t mean it’s easy.
But it is possible.
The key is Small Evolutionary Change™.
Bit by bit.
First you have to know where you want to go. But you don’t have to know exactly how you’ll get all the way there.
Knowing this, honouring this, is not a luxury . It's fundamental.
If you don’t know who you are, and how to do this – this Small Evolutionary Change™ – you'll fall flat on your face.
Without it, that's when we get burned out, overwhelmed, lose the plot.
And ultimately, that's when women quit, whether it’s entrepreneurship or enterprise.
Forcing yourself to keep going by using external motivators is not sustainable.
If you’ve read this far, it’s likely you already know this. You know how it feels to give away your power.
THE QUESTION IS WHAT TO DO NOW
We all have the answers inside us. Sometimes we can’t see them.
Sometimes we don’t want to see them.
As powerful as we women are, we need some support.
When we feel understood, then we can understand—the why behind our work, what the work is that we want to do, who we can serve with this work.
You DON'T have to work for someone else in an outdated business model that leaves you exhausted and wishing there was more to life.
You DON'T have to measure your success by someone else’s standards.
You CAN wake up each day with excitement and an appreciation of a life that you love.
You CAN get there. You might just need a little help to begin to see your path.
Minerva isn’t just a book—it’s a movement. This powerful manifesto challenges outdated business norms and introduces a new way for women to create wealth and success on their terms. Rooted in the principles of sovereignty, value, and ease, Minerva dismantles the conditioning that keeps women playing small and offers a clear path to building businesses that support both financial growth and personal fulfilment. Ready to redefine how you do business?
Create your Unique Success Plan using the Minerva Framework, giving you the clarity and direction to move forward with confidence.
Work one-to-one with a MINERVA Mentor for a personalised session or join a Regional Strategy Event to map out your plan alongside like-minded women.
Success thrives in connection. Minerva Business Circles bring together women who are ready to build, grow, and scale their businesses with intention. These quarterly in-person gatherings and online strategy sessions provide a space to think bigger, take strategic action, and surround yourself with ambitious, like-minded women. Whether you’re just starting out or stepping into your next level, Minerva Business Circles offer the structure, accountability, and inspiration you need.
The fastest way to success is focused action. The Minerva Practicum is for women who want accelerated implementation, turning ideas into results quickly. With structured frameworks, expert insights, and hands-on guidance, it moves you from strategy to execution—fast. Whether refining your business model, creating a lead generation system, or scaling sustainably, this practicum provides the tools and momentum to make it happen.
Women today have more opportunities than any other generation before them—more opportunities to create, contribute, be visible.
But with that comes a lot of noise.
And often, it’s too overwhelming to figure out who to listen to, what to believe, how to implement all that “advice.”
Thankfully, you DON'T have to do that to be successful.
You don’t have to figure out whose advice to follow. You don’t have to learn a new “system” or decide who you "should" listen to.
You don’t have to give that power to someone else.
Because it’s already inside YOU.
And if you want some support in finding it, in trusting yourself to take one small step at a time on your own unique path, now you know where to turn.