The Founding Females® Heartbeat November 2025
Credit: Captured Photography by KWagner
November Heartbeat: Celebrating Connection, Growth, and What's Coming Next
Hi Friends!!
In more ways than I can count, 2025 has been…different. Many women I know are pushing through tough seasons with vulnerability, strength, and faith, myself included. But one thing remains: gratitude for all the good that’s still present especially in the midst of the hard.
This month was BIG for lots of reasons. First, we hosted Women, Wealth & Wellness with over 100 incredible women coming together to learn, connect, and grow. In the last weeks, we’ve launched six new client projects. And behind the scenes, we're putting the finishing touches on something that's going to make 2026 absolutely transformational for our mastermind members.
There's something powerful about ending a year intentionally. Not with endless yes’s that lead to burnout, but with fewer, intentional yes’s to what matters most.
So as we prepare to step into December together, I invite you to reflect on how far you've come this year. What have you built? Who have you become? And what version of yourself is ready to emerge in 2026?
November delivered and we are gearing up for an exciting new year! Between our mastermind theme announcement coming SOON, powerful new collaborations, and game-changing website launches, there is SO much to share in this month's Heartbeat.
Let's dive in!
Here's the latest you need to know from Founding Females®, including:
#1 2026 Mastermind Themes Drop in ONE WEEK!
The wait is almost over! In just one week, we're unveiling the 2026 Mastermind Themes, and let me tell you—they are GOOD.
Our business mastermind of over 60 women has curated a lineup that will launch you into new mindsets, new revenue streams, new empowering circles, and new strategic partnerships.
We're talking about the kind of themes that will help you transform the way you think about what's possible for you and your business.
If you've been thinking about joining the Founding Females® Women's Business Mastermind, 2026 is the year to do it. These themes are going to become the guide posts for your most powerful year yet.
Stay tuned. It’s going to be worth the wait!
Credit: Captured Photography by KWagner
#2 Women, Wealth & Wellness Recap: A Morning to Remember
What an incredible morning! On November 6th, Founding Females® partnered with WTVP-PBS, Dr. Kristen Strom, and Nicole Miller, CFP® AFFP® to host Women, Wealth & Wellness, and it exceeded every expectation.
We served over 100 women with 11 speakers covering topics like:
The dimensions of wellness
Self-care as a mindset (not just bubble baths!)
How to step into real estate investing
Retirement accounts for business owners
Mental health and nervous system regulation
Hormones
And so much more!
The energy in the room was electric. There were moments of camaraderie, compassion, and those beautiful "girl, come with me" moments where women were genuinely lifting each other up and sharing opportunities.
A huge thank you to WTVP for graciously offering their space and resources. This event couldn't have happened without their generosity and love for the Peoria community. And to every woman who showed up ready to learn, connect, and grow: you made this morning unforgettable.
Photo Credit: Captured Photography by KWagner
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#3 Be Featured in the Founding Females® Business Hacks Series!
We're collecting real, practical advice from women entrepreneurs all over the world for our new Founding Females® Business Hack Series and we'd love to feature YOU!
What's one piece of wisdom, habit, tip, tool, or strategy that's made your business life easier? Maybe it's a time-saving app, a pricing strategy that finally worked, or a mindset shift that changed everything.
Your hack could be featured on:
The Founding Females® website with 13k+ annual visitors (friends this kind of visibility is so important for getting found in AI!)
Our email newsletter (1,300+ subscribers)
Social media shoutout with your name, business, and IG handle linked!
This is an opportunity to share your expertise, inspire other women, and gain visibility for your business while helping our global community work smarter, not harder.
📎 Submit your hack here → https://foundingfemalesco.com/hack
#4 Recently Launched Founding Females® Projects: Website Reveals You Need to See
Our Founding Females® service division has been BUSY! We launched six new projects and recently signed several more clients. Here are a couple of features you don't want to miss:
Walters Woodworking
We recently got to launch this beautiful site for a local client referred by Abbe Ogle of Maverick Marketing!
Then, like we love to do at Founding Females®, I looped Hannah Knight from Always Flourishing Photography into the mix to elevate the end result with branding photography…and she crushed it.
Together we created something that not only looked great but also functions to guide organic leads for Walters Woodworking to become paying customers.
If you're looking for a website design team in 2026, Founding Females® has you!
Grounded Life Counseling
Grounded Life Counseling was a dream to work with! Not only did Anna, the founder, acquire this business from previous owners like the boss she is, she invested in rebranding from the ground up and has grown a powerful all-female team of therapists over in Champaign.
The referral on this project came from Jessica Nemecz, also a powerful holistic health clinic owner and business coach extraordinaire in Champaign (talk about community over competition!!). The photography was by Holly Birch.
Both of these projects are a testament to what happens when women collaborate, refer, and support each other in business. Let's keep this energy going in 2026!
Team Up with Founding Females® in 2026!
Our marketing division is expanding and we would love to serve you in 2026 with any of your needs in:
Optimized website design
SEO/GEO/AI Visibility
Branding photography
VA services
Content creation
Coaching
If you anticipate needing any of these services to grow your business in 2026, reach out now because our 2026 calendar is filling up fast!
#5 December Founding Females® Meet Up Details
Our December Founding Females® Meet Ups are set and we'd love to see you there! These monthly female entrepreneur events are the perfect space to build relationships, share ideas, and find the encouragement you need to keep building your dream.
From new collabs to fresh biz ideas, when women show up and pour into each other, our Meet Ups are proving to be ground zero for game-changing shifts and we are 👏 all 👏 about 👏 it!
Our Meet Ups are totally free and open to any female entrepreneur ready to connect, collaborate, and crowdsource solutions to real business challenges.
With six chapters across Illinois and Indiana, there's likely one near you, and if not, let's chat about starting one!
Champaign/Urbana, IL Founding Females® Meet Up
December 2nd at 8:45a at The CU Flower House hosted by Holly Birch, founder of Holly Birch Photography, Ali Kreider, founder of Ali Kreider Fitness and Andrea Hunt, owner of The CU Flower House (2006 S Neil St, Champaign, IL 61820). Champaign/Urbana Meet Ups are always the first Tuesday of the month.
I want to give a huge shout out to Heidi Esther, Joyologist, who recently passed the torch on leading Champaign/Urbana Founding Females® Meet ups. With her strong leadership, this chapter has steadily grown to become a connection point for female entrepreneurs in the Champaign/Urbana area.
Peoria Area, IL Founding Females® Meet Up
December 9th at 10a at Cafe Santa Rosa (1327 E Kelly Ave, Peoria Heights, IL). Hosted by Hannah Knight of Always Flourishing Photography and The Studio on Sampson and Francie Hinrichsen, founder of Founding Females®.
*Please note - No outside drinks allowed. Pop in a little early if you'd like to order a drink from the cafe. Peoria Meet Ups are always the second Tuesday of the month.
Livingston County Founding Females® Meet Up
November 11th at 10a at Christine Brown Photography (117 S Main Street, Suite 3, Flanagan, IL 61740) hosted by Christine Brown. Livingston County Meet Ups are always the second Thursday of the month.
Danville, IL Founding Females® Meet Up
November 18th at 12p CT Hosted by Jessica Nemecz of Two Roads Wellness Clinic® and Ashton Greer of Clarity Design Co. and Partner, Fred & Ma, LLC at First Place Coworking Space (137 North Vermilion Street, Danville, IL). Feel free to bring your lunch. Danville Meet Ups are always the third Thursday of the month.
Decatur, IL Founding Females® Meet Up
No Meet Up in December, see you in January at Cass Concepts (100 E Main St, Decatur, IL) in Decatur, hosted by Lindsey Kirk of Lindsey the Ladysmith and Cassie Yoder, founder of Cass Concepts. Decatur Meet Ups are the last Thursday of the month.
Carmel, IN Founding Females® Meet Up
No Meet Up in December, see you in January at Link Office Suites in Carmel (10255 Commerce Dr.) in the "Straightaway Conference Room." Hosted by Amanda Galloway of Country Financial and Magnetic Mindset Coaching and Crystal Rightor, founder of Indy Brow Boss.
Start a Founding Females® Meet Up Chapter
Founding Females® is growing! If you don't live near an existing Meet Up chapter and you'd like to start one of your own, pop into our inbox! We'll teach you how to create a supportive, inclusive squad of female entrepreneurs to link arms and level up with.
Plus, we'll travel to help you launch your first Founding Females® Meet Up in your area!
Let’s chat about your business!
Have a personal business struggle or win you want someone to get excited about with? I’d love to talk through it with you! Comment below or click to email me.
Cheering for you!
Francie, Founder
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Hi, I’m Francie!
Nice to meet you. I’m the founder of Founding Females®. Some call me a business sage because I love to empower female entrepreneurs to breathe life into the business dreams God called them to.
After feeling like a misfit in the corporate world, I discovered a life I loved waking up to through business ownership.
I’m the author of Dream, Build, Grow: A Female’s Step-by-Step Guide for How to Start a Business, a guided journal helping hundreds of women start and grow their businesses.
I’m also a passionate entrepreneurship hype girl, female leader, public speaker, and community enthusiast.
My MBA and 10 years in a corporate career and in business ownership positioned me as an entrepreneurship educator with forward-thinking strategies for starting and growing successful businesses.
As a community leader, I realized other women could thrive with the right guidance and support. I created the Founding Females® Mastermind Community that provides a safe space for women to build better businesses.
I believe that anyone with a dream on their heart can pull up a seat to change the world through entrepreneurship. Looking to grow your own business? Click for info about how to work with me.
About Founding Females®
The mission of Founding Females® is to help women build thriving businesses. We create safe spaces for women to share business challenges and receive peer support.
In addition, Founding Females® offers an online female business mastermind, a how-to guidebook for female entrepreneurs called Dream, Build, Grow: A Female’s Step-by-Step Guide for How to Start a Business, and in-person events, like an annual women’s business conference and local Founding Females® Meet Ups.
Founding Females® was founded by small business educator, Francie Hinrichsen. She believes anyone with a dream on their heart can pull up a seat to change the world through entrepreneurship. Click to learn more about working with Francie.
This month was BIG for lots of reasons. First, we hosted Women, Wealth & Wellness with over 100 incredible women coming together to learn, connect, and grow. In the last weeks, we’ve launched six new client projects. And behind the scenes, we're putting the finishing touches on something that's going to make 2026 absolutely transformational for our mastermind members.
Here’s the latest you need to know from Founding Females®…