Create Evolve Overcome Magazine

Welcome to the final issue of 2025 — and what a year it’s been.

Created by the team behind The Female CEO, this global digital magazine now reaches readers across 181 countries, and every month it grows into something bigger, braver, and more connected.

This isn’t just a magazine. It’s a companion for the woman building something meaningful — something that matters. A space where you’ll find grounded guidance, real stories, and the kind of insight that reminds you you’re not doing this alone.

Our purpose has never changed: to embolden and equip women to build lives and businesses they love. Inside every issue, you’ll find clarity, confidence, and the kind of community-centred wisdom that makes business feel possible, personal, and powerful.

In this issue, we’re closing out the year with intention — celebrating the quiet wins, the steady progress, and the courage it takes to show up for your vision again and again. Think of Issue 61 as a breath out, a spark of clarity, and a reminder that your journey is worth honouring.

So settle in. Light a candle. Pour something warm (or fizzy).

This month’s magazine is your nudge forward, your steady hand on the shoulder, and your rallying cry wrapped into one — created by real women, for real women, who are building their futures one aligned step at a time.

ISSUE 61 | LETTER FROM THE EDITOR | CREATE EVOLVE OVERCOME MAGAZINE

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

HER BUSINESS | EDITORS LETTER

Is it just me, or does this month always feel like it’s coated in a little extra shimmer? The fairy lights, the cosy nights, the cinnamon-in-the-air kind of energy… It’s the one month where everything softens. Where we slow down just enough to notice the magic that’s been there all along...

ISSUE 61 | ON THE COVER | CREATE EVOLVE OVERCOME MAGAZINE

IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH LAURA BARTLETT

HER BUSINESS | IN THE SPOTLIGHT

A serial founder, storyteller, and unapologetic main-character energy, Laura Bartlett embodies the words she lives by: “life is the occasion.” Laura doesn’t wait for special occasions, she creates them. Her style, her presence, and her attitude all say the same thing...

IS YOUR BUSINESS SECRETLY WORKING AGAINST YOU?

HER BUSINESS | BUILD YOUR BRILLIANT BUSINESS

Let’s not sugarcoat this.

You’ve probably been in business long enough to realise that “work harder” isn’t the answer. You’ve put in the hours..

THE QUIET POWER OF SIMPLIFYING ANYTHING: A SHIFT FROM PRESSURE TO PRESENCE

HER LIFESTYLE | SIMPLIFY & THRIVE

Let’s start with this: Life doesn’t have to be so complicated.
I know that sounds obvious. But if you’re anything like me, or if you’ve had enough...

BEYOND THE NUMBERS: WHY STORYTELLING IS A STRATEGIC INVESTMENT

HER BUSINESS | BEHIND THE HEADLINES

When we think of securing business funding or attracting an investment partner, it’s easy to assume the deciding factor lies in the numbers: balance sheets, revenue...

SEE YOURSELF FIRST: THE INNER WORK BEHIND VISIBILITY AND INFLUENCE

HER BUSINESS | MAKE YOUR MARK

When it comes to visibility, I tell every single client the same thing: Before the world can see you, you must first see yourself. Before anyone pays attention, before you’re recognised, sought...

ISSUE 61 | READ THE ARTICLES | CREATE EVOLVE OVERCOME MAGAZINE

WHY YOU CAN’T REST - BURNOUT, THE MOTHER WOUND & THE CEO MOM

HER LIFESTYLE | THE EMPOWERED MAMA

There was a time when I ran a Zoom call with a sick toddler in the living room, a frozen smile on my face, and guilt on my shoulders. I powered through, apologised for the background noise...

IN US WE TRUST; SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT - MELISSA GREWAR

HER BUSINESS | GUEST ARTICLES

Melissa Grewar is the straight-talking, Greek mythology-obsessed founder of In Us We Trust CIC and the author of the book by the same name — a bold, beautiful reminder that your power isn’t somewhere “out there.”...

THE MAGIC YOU DON’T HAVE TO MANUFACTURE

HER BUSINESS| THE STARTUP SESSIONS

Let me begin by saying I love this time of year. I mean, really love it. The lights, the smell of cinnamon and mulled wine, the excuse to wear sequins before noon — all of it.

But I’ve also been the woman giving herself...

THE GIFT OF EXPERIENCE: STORIES WORTH SHARING

HER BUSINESS | NOTHING MUCH HAPPENS HERE

There comes a time when life slows just enough for you to look back, not in regret or nostalgia, but with a kind of gratitude-laced clarity. After 25 plus years of formal teaching, middle...

THAT GIRL MEETS TIA SHELAND MAXWELL

HER STORY | THAT GIRL

There are moments in life when your heart overflows — not just with pride, but with awe. Watching your child step into adulthood with grace, beauty, and resilience is one of them. For me, that moment came when my daughter...

RECONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS

HER LIFESTYLE | THE CREATRIX JOURNEY

This week, I’ve been called back once again to the water. Perhaps you’ve felt it too: that subtle pull toward the elements when life gets loud, when our minds brim with too many ideas, thoughts, and...

HAVE YOU CHECKED OUT THE CEO RADIO PLAYLIST?

HER BUSINESS | MOTIVATION

Dive into an inspiring mix of anthems to fuel your ambition, ignite your creativity, and keep you motivated on your entrepreneurial journey. Whether building your empire or leading with vision, when you need a push - press play.