Building a Business with Charlotte Stavrou

Monthly reflections from a first-time founder, sharing lessons learned and helping fellow entrepreneurs navigate their journey with fewer missteps.

Launched 2 years ago

Emma Grede, the Girl Boss era and leaning on your village as a mother

A reflection on female ambition, the backlash to hustle culture, and why scaling a business after having a baby requires far more support than we're willing to admit.

What kept me going through the fourth Trimester

A few notes on early motherhood

Mar 27•Charlotte Stavrou

Are Business Events Losing Their Value?

Lately I’ve seen more and more people openly questioning whether business events are actually useful anymore.

Oct 24, 2025•Charlotte Stavrou

The cost of being seen

Brands are chasing visibility over craft and it’s costing us

Oct 17, 2025•Charlotte Stavrou

How I’m Maternity-Proofing My Business

Oh and hi, I'm back!

Oct 10, 2025•Charlotte Stavrou

Weddings, Mental Health, Shopping, and Movie Musings: My Chaotic November Round-Up

November has been a whirlwind—weddings, Black Friday splurges, and a bit of personal reflection. From trying to meditate to exploring bold leadership…

Dec 1, 2024•Charlotte Stavrou

Small Business vs. Startup: My Journey to Think Bigger

From beauty finds to business insights: this month’s reflections.

Nov 3, 2024•Charlotte Stavrou

Hi + Welcome :)

make a substack has now made its way off of my to-do-list and has become a reality. I've wanted to get this going for so long and I can finally say I…

Oct 6, 2024•Charlotte Stavrou