Create Evolve Overcome Magazine

Introducing Issue 59 of Create Evolve Overcome — a global digital publication crafted for female entrepreneurs by the team behind The Female CEO. With readers in 177 countries and 5,000+ women joining us every month, this isn’t just another business magazine; it’s a living, breathing community and a resource designed to meet you at every stage of your journey.

Our mission is simple: to embolden and equip women to build lives they love and businesses they’re deeply passionate about. Inside every issue you’ll find real stories, expert insight, and the kind of motivation that makes business feel possible, personal, and powerful.

From launching your first idea to scaling with confidence, from mindset resets to seasonal rituals that keep you grounded, we’re here to help you thrive all year round. September is the new January — your entrepreneurial reset — and this issue is packed with clarity, confidence, and inspiration, plus our cosy Autumn Edit of comforts and upgrades to make the season feel richer.

This is more than a magazine.It’s your spark of clarity, your steady hand on the shoulder, and your rallying cry when you need it most - a source of strength and inspiration, created by real women, for real women.

ISSUE 59 | LETTER FROM THE EDITOR | CREATE EVOLVE OVERCOME MAGAZINE

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

HER BUSINESS | EDITORS LETTER

September has always been my favourite time of year. The air feels lighter, the rhythm shifts, and there’s a sense of fresh starts everywhere you look. I’ve already started switching up my home — autumnal touches here, a new throw there, and yes, untangling fairy lights that I swore I’d put away properly last year (I didn’t 🙈)...

ISSUE 59 | ON THE COVER | CREATE EVOLVE OVERCOME MAGAZINE

IN THE SPOTLIGHT WITH ANN ENGLISH

HER BUSINESS | IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Visual strategist, TEDx speaker, and creative force Ann English is someone you don’t forget in a hurry. With a career spanning decades in the world of...

OUR TOP 5 AUTUMN FAVOURITES (CONSIDER US OBSESSED)

HER LIFESTYLE | AUTUMN EDIT

As the air turns crisp and the leaves start their show-stopping wardrobe change, we’re officially stepping into autumn, a season made for slowing down, gathering in, and savouring life’s little luxuries...

SEPTEMBER IS THE NEW JANUARY: BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO BUSINESS

HER BUSINESS | THE STARTUP SESSIONS

If you’ve been in business for any length of time, you’ll already know there are two natural “new years” in...

THE HEART OF VISIBILITY: HOW DEEP CONNECTION DRIVES BRAND LOYALTY AND GROWTH

HER BUSINESS | MAKE YOUR MARK

In both our business and personal lives, the strength and depth of our relationships hinge on one key factor: connection. As John Maxwell wisely notes, "Many communicate, but few connect."

Sometimes, connection feels...

WHY YOU STILL FEEL BEHIND (EVEN THOUGH YOU’RE MILES AHEAD)ARE YOU TOO WEDDED TO THE OUTCOME?

HER BUSINESS | BUILD YOUR BRILLIANT BUSINESS

You’ve just rewritten your client proposal. Again.

They already said yes. They’re excited to work with you.

But a voice in your head whispers, “What if this isn’t actually good enough?”...

BACK TO BUSINESS: HOW TO WRITE FOR A (TOO) BUSY AUDIENCE

HER BUSINESS | WRITE HERE WRITE NOW

September hits different when you run a business.

The summer haze hasn’t quite worn off, sunburn’s still peeling, the kids are back at school (with an Olympic-level snack requirement), your inbox is behaving like a Kardashian, demanding ALL the attention, and somehow it’s already Q4...

ISSUE 59 | READ THE ARTICLES | CREATE EVOLVE OVERCOME MAGAZINE

VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH SIMON HARTLEY 'THIS IS MENTAL'

HER BUSINESS | INTERVIEWS

A few months ago, I stood nervously at the side of a stage, clutching my notes, about to introduce Olympic swimmer Nick Parkes, England Rugby legend Tony Underwood, and high-performance coach Simon Hartley.

What I didn’t realise at the time was that the event wasn’t just another event — it was the grand finale of a six-part documentary called This is Mental....

THE SEASON OF SLOWING DOWN (AND SHOWING UP ANYWAY)

HER LIFESTYLE | THE EMPOWERED MAMA

Lately, I have been navigating crazy changes in my body, mood, and general energy. I'm in what I like to call my “hot mama goddess” era, but not in a sexy way, a lot more like hello, perimenopause! Let me tell you, it’s not for the faint of heart. Ready?...

MORE THAN WORDS: THE MANY WAYS TO TELL YOUR STORY IN 2025

HER BUSINESS | BEHIND THE HEADLINES

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and in a world saturated with information, brands need to find new ways to not only tell their story clearly but also make their community part of the narrative.

While the written word remains a powerful tool...

NOTHING MUCH HAPPENS HERE – AND THAT’S A BEAUTIFUL THING

HER BUSINESS | NOTHING MUCH HAPPENS HERE

Ah, weekends. Those glorious 48 hours we long for all week. They’re the punctuation marks in our calendars, the reward for surviving Monday to Friday, and the universal sigh of relief when Friday afternoon finally rolls around. But what is it about weekends...

24 HOURS IN LONDON - WHERE TO EAT, SHOP, AND PLAY IN MY HOMETOWN

HER TRAVELS | A VENTURING NOMAD

The UK capital city, the city of my birth, and a truly world destination, no matter where the wind blows me, London is, and always will be, my centre and home. Born here, I've been visiting regularly...

THAT GIRL MEETS DR. MICHELE LENO

HER STORY | THAT GIRL

Some encounters are so divinely aligned that you can only say God orchestrated it. That was the case when I, That Girl Natasha Lee, met the powerhouse herself, Dr. Michele Leno.

Dr. Leno isn’t just a therapist; she’s one of Detroit’s most influential voices in mental health, business, and community...

HOW EMPOWERED WOMEN ARE REDEFINING DECLUTTERING

HER LIFESTYLE | SIMPLIFY & THRIVE

When most people hear the word “decluttering,” they picture wardrobes being emptied, storage boxes labeled, or clothes folded vertically in tidy rows. And while these are satisfying parts of the process, they’re only the beginning...

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.