2025 Dear FoundHer... Gift Guide: Just for FoundHers
The gifts that give to you AND your business all year long!
These gifts are for women just like you and me, who are building something of their own — the FoundHers who are juggling life, work, ideas, clients, families, pivots, purpose… and still showing up every single day.
These gifts aren’t just “nice to have.” They’re tools, resources, and feel-good favorites that help you stay organized, inspired, confident, supported, and grounded as you grow your business. Think of this as your permission slip to invest in yourself and your business, not just as a founder, but as a woman who’s doing big, meaningful things.
And because I believe deeply in women supporting women, all of these picks come straight from female-founded brands (of course). They’re thoughtful, smart, and built to make your life easier and your business stronger throughout the year.
Ready to treat the FoundHer in your life — or yourself? Let’s dive in.
Make sure you subscribe to The FoundHer Files to get tomorrow’s edition delivered straight to your inbox—and to automatically enter our Dear FoundHer… Female-Founded Giveaway. happening now through December 15!
xo,
Lindsay Pinchuk, Host + Founder of Dear FoundHer…
Just for FoundHers (for you AND your business)
First and foremost, grab these books. Each of these women were guests on the show and their books should be mainstays in your professional library:
Leave Your Mark by Aliza Licht. One of my favorite books on personal branding that’s out there. Listen to her on the podcast.
The Setback Cycle: How Defining Moments Can Move us Forward by Amy Shoenthal. Make sure you listen to her story on Dear FoundHer…
The Art of Bouncing Back: Find Your Flow to Thrive at Work and in Life ― Any Time You’re Off Your Game by Darlene Santore, aka “Coach Dar.” And while you’re at it, make sure you listen to her inspirational story on our show.
Embracing the Calm in the Chaos: How to Find Success in Business and Life Through Perseverance, Connection, and Collaboration by Stacy Igel. Founder of Boy Meets Girl, you can find her apparel on our “For the Minis” page, but make sure to check out Stacy’s book about entrepreneurship, and her story here on the podcast.
The Light Work: Reclaim Your Feminine Power, Live Your Cosmic Truth, and Illuminate the World by Jessica Zweig. Jess has been on the show twice, once before her acquisition and once after. BOTH are amazing episodes, make sure you listen.
Joy Creative Shop Personalized Stationary, $90 for 50 cards + envelopes. I just invested in some of these this year and I will tell you, having personalized stationary to write ‘thank yous’ on is the absolute best.
Flodesk: This is my FAVORITE email service provider and the one I’ve used to power my business for the past four years. I’d love to have their founders, Martha Bitar and Rebecca Shostak, on the podcast next season, but for now, here’s 50% off your year with Flodesk. I promise you—-your emails will never look, or perform better.
Canva Pro: Another female founded tech company, I can’t run my business without Canva. It’s like having a graphic designer in my back pocket and truly is one of my essential tools. While there is a free version, Pro is what I use for all of my graphic design needs. P.S. Founder, Melanie Perkins, is a bucket list podcast guest of mine!
Argent Single Button Blazer, $395: Every FoundHer needs a smart blazer, and this is one of my faves. Make sure you listen to Sali on the show, her story is phenomenal.
AI Her Way: If you want to learn the basics of how AI can change your life, NOT just your business, check out this gift from podcast guest Dr. Nici Sweaney to the Dear FoundHer… community. Access a free 14-day trial of Dr. Nici Sweeney’s Gen AI Essentials course.
Week of the Website: If you’re looking for a website, Week of the Website has you covered and will create your site in just one week. You can hear founders, Kelsey Gilbert-Kreiling and Mallory Ulaszek share their story on the pod.
Clare V Le Zip Sac, $525 Every female founder needs the pefect bag that can do anything—-and this bag is it. Plus its chic to boot. I can’t get enough of Clare V, and I love this tote.
Dear FoundHer… Forum: The Dear FoundHer… Forum is the ultimate gift for any woman business owner 40+ who’s ready for more support, more clarity, and more connection. I created this private online community to bring together female founders who are navigating growth, pivots, and big dreams—without the fluff or overwhelm.
Inside, you’ll get:
A supportive circle of like-minded women who genuinely want her to succeed
Monthly live Office Hours with Lindsay
Expert-led workshops on marketing, PR, legal, productivity + more
A job board, collaboration board, and space to promote her business
Access to in-person and virtual networking events
Real relationships, real resources, and real results
…and more.
If she’s building a business (or dreaming about starting one), this is the place she’ll feel seen, supported, and surrounded by women who get it.
Give her the gift of community, confidence, and momentum — all year long. You can save 30% off our 2025 rates, making the Forum just over $1/day. AND when you join this holiday season, you lock in this annual rate for life. Join us inside!
(No Coupon necessary, discount applied at checkout.)
That’s it for today’s list of gifts that pour back into you — the woman building, leading, dreaming, and doing the work every single day. These are the tools, comforts, and game-changers that support your business, your creativity, and your sanity all year long. On Friday, we’ll drop our last section: The Best Small Businesses to Support this Weekend…Straight from the Forum.
If something here sparked an idea or felt like exactly what you’ve been needing, share this post with another FoundHer who deserves the same support. And don’t forget: when you subscribe to The FoundHer Files, you’re automatically entered into our Female-Founded Holiday Giveaway — plus you’ll get the final sections of the gift guide delivered straight to your inbox.