Start your second act strong.
The Leap Series is a suite of experiences and programmes for women building their second act. It will help you going from seeing things differently, to making a difference.
Why 'the Leap'?
The freedom and fulfilment of entrepreneurship, made accessible.
After 15 years in corporate life - including nine years at Deutsche Bank - I took my own leap into entrepreneurship. Since then I have launched coding schools, co-founded Epic Angels, and mentored and invested in dozens of women building something of their own.
The freedom and fulfilment that my entrepreneurial journey has given me, I want to make accessible and achievable for everyone. The Leap brings together my philosophy, programmes, and stories that help women move from idea to traction to impact. From seeing things differently, to making a difference.
Are you ready to start your own journey?
What makes a Leap possible?
The 3Cs of a Leap
Leaps don’t happen by accident.They’re built on curiosity, fuelled by courage, and sustained by connection.
They are the quiet forces that are at the core of every meaningful leap:
- Curiosity – the question or the Spark: What else is possible?
- Courage – the Push: the decision to make a move
- Connection – the Support: role models and peers - the reassurance that we’re not alone
Where they meet, transformation begins.
The pillars of The Leap Series are designed to deliver the 3Cs so you can leap with confidence. Discover all pillars below.
Discover The Leap Series
PESPECTIVE:
INSPIRATION:
INSPIRATION:
TEDx talk:
Every leap begins with a Shift in Perspective. This talk reframes transitions as opportunities to lead, create, and grow -showing how mindset fuels every next step.
Perfect if you are at the awareness stage, questioning what’s next and seeking the courage to begin.
INSPIRATION:
INSPIRATION:
INSPIRATION:
Podcast:
Authentic conversations with women who traded certainty for possibility. Their journeys spark new ideas and remind you that no leap is made alone.
Perfect if you are considering a leap, still exploring and seeking inspiration.
- stay tuned for the fist episode -
CONNECTION:
INSPIRATION:
CONNECTION:
Breakfast:
Intimate gatherings for connection and conversations. A place to share stories, exchange lessons, and find confidence through connection.
Perfect for women readying themselves for or already in entrepreneurship, seeking peers and encouragement.
ACTIVATION:
ACTIVATION:
CONNECTION:
Webinar:
A practical, high-energy session that turns inspiration into action. Learn the 5 ingredients for a strong start, learn how to avoid common pitfalls, and start with clarity.
Perfect if you are taking your first steps, testing ideas and validating direction.
GROWTH:
ACTIVATION:
MOMENTUM:
Academy:
A structured accelerator called 'Ladies who Launch', combining masterclasses, mentoring, and community support. It is where ideas mature into ventures, through structure, mindset building, and creating momentum.
Perfect for second act founders building and launching their venture who want commercial traction and accountability.
MOMENTUM:
ACTIVATION:
MOMENTUM:
Navigator:
A clear, step-by-step roadmap that helps you stay focused after the first launch - or help you launch through a self-directed learning system. Guides you through key decisions and milestones with reflection and progress tools.
Perfect if you are seeking to start through self-directed learning, seeking structure, autonomy, and clarity for continued growth.
IMPACT:
IMPACT:
IMPACT:
Portfolio:
Alumni ventures from the Academy turning bold ideas into real-world impact, and giving them access to the investor networks that accelerate scale.
For The Leap founders with traction and investment readiness or an ask, and investors seeking impact-driven opportunities and who want to support.
'The Launch Circle': connection, conversation & belonging
Every Leap needs a Landing
Every leap needs a landing, and the Launch Circle is exactly that. It is a space to stay grounded, keep inspired, and belong.
The Launch Circle is a place where conversations begin, that shape your tomorrow and help you to keep going, in a sustainable way. With access to exclusive content, shared experiences with your peer-group, and the opportunity to pay it forward to women new to this journey, this membership supports your continued growth.
The Launch Circle is your virtual home as your journey continues, your next step after the Leap.
Join the inner circle to land strong & grow together.
Start strong, from Leap till Landing
Mindset building
The experiences will help you build the right mindset. Maintaining a grand vision, the tenacity to execute, and the resilience to overcome valid excuses to quit are key predictors of success - and can be learned.
proven Methodology
Based on real life success cases, lived-life experience and over 40 investments, the programmes' step-by-step methodology packed with tools and templates helps you launch faster and better, without having to reinvent the wheel.
1:1 and peer Mentoring
1:1 and peer Mentoring
1:1 and peer Mentoring
A combination of 1:1 mentoring and a peer-group of women navigating a similar transition, will provide the right support, inspiration and accountability.
access to Money
1:1 and peer Mentoring
1:1 and peer Mentoring
Access to investors that accelerate scale, and partner networks that fulfil needs and asks.
Your guide on the way: 'Thinking big and small'
A Guide to Activating your Entrepreneurial Mindset
A powerful and pragmatic guide to thinking and acting like an entrepreneur is Hester’s book Thinking Big and Small: A Guide to Activating Your Entrepreneurial Mindset. It distills 25 years of insight gained in both the corporate world and as an entrepreneur and investor into an inspiration and practical roadmap for anyone stepping onto the entrepreneurial path.
Expert collaborations for mental resilience and building wit
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If The Leap Series made you curious or if you have questions, grab some time with me. I'd love to hear from you.