26/01/2026
Menospace turns 3 this week and we're incredibly proud of how far we've come.
In that time, we’ve had the privilege of working with 100+ organisations and tens of thousands of employees, helping to build better, more inclusive support for women at work.
Running your own business teaches you a lot.
Here are 10 things we’ve learned up to now:
1. Partnerships are everything. You can’t build a successful business in isolation. Collaboration is key!
2. Don't be scared to ask for advice. You can’t know everything and you’re not supposed to.
3. Not everything will work. Failure is inevitable, but it’s also where the learning lives.
4. Keep going when it gets hard. The moment you want to quit is often the moment things start to shift.
5. Reach out to people. The worst that can happen is they say 'no'. If they do, move on.
6. Perfection is overrated. Progress comes from doing, sharing and learning, not waiting until it’s flawless.
7. If you want to start a business, go for it. It may be the best career decision you ever make, but be smart. Don’t give up financial stability too early. Build alongside the day job if needed.
8. Be prepared to evolve. What you imagined at the start won’t be where you end up and that’s a good thing. Stay flexible.
9. Know your strengths. Focus on what you’re good at and pay others to do what they’re better at than you.
10. Remember who supported you at the beginning and when you can - pay it forward.
Really grateful for every client, partner, collaborator and supporter who’s been part of this (brilliant) journey so far.
Thank you! 🙏
