Hey Christine, We reached out to Ella and she had these lovely words to say. She also offered to have a conversation with you if you are up for it.
Here is what she emailed us:
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you've been facing as a female non-tech founder.Dealing with issues like sexism and team dynamics can be incredibly frustrating. You've been supportive, patient, and directive, which are important qualities in a leader.Creating a more inclusive and effective work environment requires boundaries. As leaders, whatever we compromise will become the norm in the business, so it might be helpful to be aware of what we are normalising here. You have the power to shape the culture and values of your organisation.
Part 3: One final note. As hard as it is. Go looking to catch the people causing problems doing something right and celebrate it. When you get a response that’s favourable don’t just say thank you. Tell them WHY you appreciate it in the context of creating a safe place for you.
Thanks for asking this question. Always happy for you to reach out if you have more questions or want me to elaborate further.
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Hey Christine, We reached out to Ella and she had these lovely words to say. She also offered to have a conversation with you if you are up for it.
Here is what she emailed us:
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you've been facing as a female non-tech founder.Dealing with issues like sexism and team dynamics can be incredibly frustrating. You've been supportive, patient, and directive, which are important qualities in a leader.Creating a more inclusive and effective work environment requires boundaries. As leaders, whatever we compromise will become the norm in the business, so it might be helpful to be aware of what we are normalising here. You have the power to shape the culture and values of your organisation.