Testimonials

Ravensbourne University

On their entrepreneurship programme

We hired Lara to run a session on 'How to build your community aligned with your business goals and values' for our entrepreneurship cohort and it was fantastic. The content was digestible, easy to understand and the session was packed with practical advice for each student to take away and action. The students were incredibly engaged and had loads of questions, which is always a great sign!

We're excited to have Lara back to support us on future programmes. I'd highly recommend Lara for anyone looking to harness the power of community building, especially those either dipping their toe into entrepreneurship or building a business they wish to scale. - Jess Lewis, Head of Commercial Partnerships & StartUp Lab

The Roundhouse

A London based charity for young people in the creative industries

Lara is a regular speaker for The Roundhouse, having delivered a number of excellent workshops on goal planning and community building. Not only are Lara's sessions packed full of valuable learnings but she delivers them with a level of vulnerability that allows her to connect with her audience on a deeper level than most. We look forward to having Lara back again soon. - Shola Gordon​, Programme Coordinator: Freelance and Entrepreneurship

Brandable & Co

Human brand building agency

We are at an exciting stage of growth and when we needed someone to run a strategy day for us, Lara was at the top of my list. We co-created an engaging strategy day structure for our team and Lara executed it with grace and perfection. She also created a safe and energising atmosphere for the creative brainstorming and innovative thinking, leaving the team feeling seen, heard and energised. I'm grateful for Lara's support in creating the right environment, capturing the outcomes with precision, her follow up and ability to work with all people, regardless of who and where they are in their journey - priceless! -  Sallee Poinsette-Nash, Founder & CEO of Brandable & Co

M&C SAATCHI

Advertising agency

We partnered with Lara on a campaign for the National Cyber Security Centre, and she exceeded all expectations from start to finish. We were really impressed with her high quality and engaging content which saw great results. She was responsive and a pleasure to work with and we’d definitely consider working with her again if another opportunity came up. - Elise Goodwin, Account Director

Arianna Radji Lee

Founder of Pachamama, an online community supporting new & expecting parents

Despite already having an established community, Lara’s course really helped me get clear on my offering and get some invaluable community feedback which, in turn, has helped frame a new product offering. I followed the programme up with a series of 1:1s with Lara, which helped further clarify my thinking, and I always left our sessions feeling super-charged and excited with tons of ideas and actions.

Julie Blume

Founder of Our Happy Place

The community course by Lara eased my worries and anxieties surrounding my upcoming membership launch by providing just the right amount of live calls with Q&A discussions, weekly challenges and resources that can be referenced now and in the future. With the help of Lara and this course, I exceeded expectations on my founders launch!

Emilie Bellet

Founder of vestpod, money expert & the author of ‘you’re not broke, you’re pre-rich’

Over the past few years, Lara has been building a truly magical community, Found & Flourish. While she knows that powerful communities are a mighty force for businesses, she has never compromised on her community members' wellbeing. It's hard to know where to start when building or nurturing a community, and it's especially difficult to know how to structure it in a way that works for you. There is no one single trick that suits all, and it helped me go back to my vision and mission before selecting my tools, pricing, format and so much more. It's great to find reliable ways to gather people together to make sure they feel at home. This programme is supercharged with tips and personal experiences -- Lara is a truly unique force and you'll be in safe hands should you make the wise decision to join this course!

Sara Maxwell

Financial advisor and wealth coach

I was a little apprehensive ahead of taking part in the programme as I felt I might not be quite ready. Right from the start I felt welcome and supported by Lara and everyone else who signed up. There was a huge amount amazing information shared by Lara, who didn’t hold back on total honesty on what she had learnt in growing her fabulous heart led community. The programme has been a complete inspiration to me, and others too. It’s been wonderful to see everyone’s progress throughout and since it ended, as well as my own. I can’t recommend this programme highly enough - if you get the chance to be a part of the next cohort, take it x

Karli Buchling

Entrepreneur and Founder of Natal Comfort

I went into this programme thinking I had no community and wasn't the expert, that I had to employ a lot of people to help me build, nourish and grow my community. This programme showed me that I had a community already, that I am the expert and that I came from a place of serving & helping women. I embraced it and my business have never been the same again.

When Lara crushed my self-doubt to show up for myself & Natal Comfort, encouraged me to be my authentic self and take ownership that I am the expert ready and open to serve pregnant women with their sleep-related questions. Boom!! That was not only an "ah-ha" moment in this programme but in my business, my personal life, my confidence. Everything changed from that very moment.

I would recommend this programme to any entrepreneur who wants to come from a place of serving others.

Cat Archer Underwood

Brand expert and the Founder of The Brandologist

I felt I was at a cross-road in my business with lots of possible directions and no real clarity on where to focus. All I knew was that I wanted things to be different, much more 'heart' led. Lara's community Mastermind really spoke to the kind of values and environment I wanted to create for my brand and I knew Lara had a whole wealth of knowledge and experiences that could help with wider marketing and business strategy too. I signed up and it was a truly smart move! Lara is super caring and supportive, knows her stuff and takes you through a gentle yet thorough journey of changing your perception of community, to how it can help you build the business and brand you want. She gives you amazing content with plenty of personal air time too. I'd highly recommend doing this programme with Lara.

Catri Barrett

Startup Business Mentor, Founder of the Curiosity Club

I was feeling overwhelmed with all I had to get done before launching my membership and beginning to lack confidence in my idea but the power hour with Lara was exactly what I needed. Not only did I leave with the practical 'do's and don't's for my business from someone who has been there, Lara showed me ways that I can streamline my offering to save my business money in the launch phase, and I feel the most motivated and inspired I've felt in months!

Dan Sherrard Smith

Founder & Dircetor, Mothertree

Lara provided thoughtful, insightful feedback on my business during our power hour.

With clear, actionable steps, she provided real clarity on how to grow the community while maintaining the personal connection.

Thank you Lara!

Phoebe Dodds

Founder & Dircetor, Buro 155

Lara is a very special individual. The community she's built is one of the most supportive out there, filled with warm & wise people who are always willing to help you out.

Lara's something of a wonder woman: she runs Found and Flourish, hosts endless top-quality events, and somehow always manages to find time to send you a supportive voicenote when you really need it. If you're looking to build a community, Lara's your go-to.

Amber Mellowship

Marketing Manager, Plus X Innovation Hubs

Working with Lara is an absolute dream. Lara and Found + Flourish partnered with myself and Plus X, to deliver an incredible event for International Women's Day in 2020.

Lara is one of the most knowledgable and influential women entrepreneurs I have worked with in my career. She is a fantastic event host, organiser and supported me throughout the project, I can't wait to work with Lara again!

Egbe Manton

Founder & Legal expert | Manton Legal Consultancy

Working with Lara has been instrumental to both my life and my business. Since my first meeting with Lara I have pivoted my business and been able to create a service that solves huge problems for women in the entrepreneurial space. Not only has Lara been incredibly supportive but she’s always on hand to give valuable advice and guidance and the connections I have made as a result of being a part of her community have been priceless.

Ellen Donnelly

Founder & careers expert | The Ask

Lara helped me structure my thinking and provide a sounding board for my business. We covered everything from marketing and messaging to personal care and boundaries. Every session was packed full of wisdom with actionable steps. I feel much clearer about what my focus needs to be. Lara was also extremely generous with her time and energy, offering feedback on my work outside of sessions.

Jasmine Hayer

Director of community | Kindred London

I learnt a great deal from Lara's workshop! We specialise in community building in person at our members club, however the pandemic has caused us to evolve and become more online with our events, which is an area where we're learning to create more traction.

I've learnt a lot of actionable tips from Lara which we can implement in the community and already noticed a valuable difference!

Ursula Hutchinson

Founder of Konichiwa Agency

Lara has a gift of being able to get underneath your business, giving you clarity and confidence, transforming your goals into actionable tasks. I really enjoyed our power hour sessions. It was really valuable just to bounce ideas around, helping me gain a better understanding and fill in any gaps.

Before the sessions, I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with the idea of launching my new consultancy. She's helped me get clearer on my roll-out, making it feel less elusive and more realistic. It gave me the push I needed to get things going, with some useful tips and resources to take forward for the future 

Taryn Gelder

Founder of The Brand Collective

Lara has built something truly inspiring. Her vision and her ability & dedication to deliver against this, both strategically & tirelessly is brilliant. Whether with a growing side hustle, a brand new idea, or a fully fledged business - the support from the Found & Flourish community is exactly what you need to build your success. Lara is also an absolute dream to work with, be it events, business & social media strategy or workshops, it's always a pleasure. 

Stephanie Melodia

Founder of Bloom Ltd

Lara is a warm, affable, switched-on, and super savvy lady with actual sunshine beaming out of her ;) The community she has successfully cultivated over the years, Found & Flourish, is one I am thrilled to be a part of, and I am so happy it simply exists in this world. Lara and I have collaborated in different ways and she has been a pure joy at every stage! I couldn't recommend Lara enough!

Jaz Broughton

Business Owner & coach

Working with Lara 1:1, helped me to see my business through fresh eyes and we crafted a strategy that was do-able, effective and so expertly crafted that it allowed me to seamlessly pivot all the traction and work done to my international online summit held in April. Lara is an expert in her field, she has made introductions to other consultants I work with today and more than anything is a true cheerleader for every client she works with. 

Lauretta Cundy

Founder of The Grey Space

Absolutely loved working with Lara and her team of wonderful talented ladies. This process enabled me to gain clarity on my offering, and communicate it beautifully. From brand, look, feel, tone, through to clear direction for the next year ahead. And how to develop my business in the way that makes my heart leap for joy. What an amazing group of women. Thank you so much. I feel like I am exactly where I need to be, in order to realise my vision.  I would highly recommend working with these incredible women!

Charlotte Hamilton

Founder of The Betterness Manifesto

Lara is resilient and wise, supportive without being unrealistic and a fabulous connector. I am a proud founding member of @foundflourish and intend to make my home in Lara's Tribe! She is a remarkable woman creating a safe space for women, equipping them with the skills and tools they need to build the careers and businesses of their dreams.

Lucy Werner

Owner of Wern Chat

I’ve collaborated with Lara on several occasions and have to say working with her is a privilege. Superb organisational skills, brilliant ideas and just a lovely human. She is great at pulling an ambitious and engaged audience together.