Our Story
Reinvent:Her is a space for women who’ve faced trauma, loss, or hardship - a space to heal, rediscover purpose, and rise again.
Our mission is to empower women to achieve financial independence through meaningful careers or entrepreneurship. We provide practical tools, personalised mentorship, and small investments to help women take real, confident steps toward rebuilding their lives.
Where It All Began
Reinvent:Her was born not from theory, but from experience.
Reinvent:Her was founded by Shanu Patil in 2024, a woman who knows first-hand what it means to survive and rise.
Shanu has experienced both domestic violence and the long shadows of trauma. She understands the physical, emotional, and financial toll it can take. There was a time when life felt like survival, where the weight of everything nearly broke her. But she made a powerful decision: to rebuild herself.
And she did.
Through years of deep personal growth and bold professional reinvention, Shanu rose stronger as an established entrepreneur, investor, and mentor to technology-driven startups across the UK and Germany. She became determined not just to survive, but to thrive and to help others do the same. Along that journey, she noticed something critical:
While there are many organisations offering emotional and mental health support, there is limited access to resources that help women achieve financial independence.
That realisation sparked the creation of Reinvent:Her – a platform built by a survivor, for survivors, where women can find the support they need to truly rebuild their lives.
I’ve always felt like an outcast. My own family and the people around me didn’t truly understand or value me as a woman. Money was never an issue in my family, but I came to realise that when you're dependent on others, they end up making your choices for you. They control how you live, how you behave, and what your future looks like. That’s exactly what happened to me.
For me, financial independence has never been just about money. It’s about the freedom to live the way you want to live. It’s about being able to breathe freely, without fear or control. But gaining that freedom came at a high price. I was emotionally punished and cut off from my family. I wasn’t even allowed to see my parents or attend their funerals.
Starting over in a different country and culture wasn’t easy. I had to prove myself every step of the way, and even now, the struggle continues. But through it all, I’ve never stopped believing in myself. I didn’t wait for life to change, I took charge and created my own path. I’ve made mistakes, a lot of them, but I’ve learned and grown from each one.
That’s why supporting women in finding their confidence and independence is so deeply important to me. Because I know what it feels like to fight for it. And I know how powerful it is when you finally find it.
What Makes Us Different ?
We don’t offer charity. We offer change.
We do not accept donations because we believe real transformation isn’t just about money.
We provide mentorship, micro investments, and strategic guidance to help women start businesses, secure jobs, and build independent lives. We focus on practical action and long-term empowerment.
What Does Financial Independence Mean?
Financial independence means having the freedom to make your own choices without needing to rely on anyone else to support you. It’s not just about money, it’s about feeling secure, confident, and in control of your life.
For every woman, it can look a little different. Maybe it’s earning your own income, even if it’s just a small start, through a job, a side hustle, or your own business. Maybe it’s having enough financial stability to leave a situation that no longer feels safe or right for you. Maybe it’s building a small cushion so you’re not constantly worrying about the next emergency. Or maybe it’s simply being able to make everyday decisions like where to live, what to buy, or how to spend your time based on what you want and need.
Whatever it means to you, financial independence is possible. And we’re here to support you every step of the way.
We help women who have experienced trauma, loss, or domestic violence take real steps toward financial independence. We believe that true healing includes reclaiming your power, not just emotionally, but economically. Our work focuses on turning resilience into action.
Business & Career Mentorship
We offer one-on-one mentorship to help women start their own businesses or re-enter the workforce with confidence. We’ll walk with you through every step, from exploring your skills to launching your first offer or applying for a job.
Training & Skill Building
We guide women in developing real-world skills that align with today’s opportunities, whether in business, digital tools, communication, or basic financial planning. We meet each woman where she is, and help her move forward with clarity and confidence.
Micro-Investment Support
We provide modest, strategic financial support to help women get started, be it for training, a business tool, or setting up a service. Sometimes, a small push is all it takes to start moving.
Community & Connection
We offer a safe, supportive space where women connect, share, and grow together. We believe healing and rising is easier when you’re not doing it alone.
Our Success Stories
🌸 Alice’s Journey – A Young Mum Finding Her Way
Alice, a young mum of two, was struggling to make ends meet while balancing motherhood and uncertainty about her future. She had a creative spark and a dream of starting a small business making wedding flowers and handmade decorations, but lacked the resources to begin. Through Reinvent:Her, Alice received a small investment to purchase a sewing machine and personalised mentorship to help her turn her vision into a reality.
Today, Alice runs a growing home-based business, creating beautiful custom wedding pieces. She's financially independent, creatively fulfilled, and full of hope for what’s next.
Her mother, Wendy, says: “Thank you for giving my daughter the support she needed to believe in herself again.”
🔮 Alison’s Journey: From Pain to Purpose
After years of emotional trauma, Alison reconnected with her inner self through spiritual development training. With guidance and mentorship, she launched her own business offering psychic readings and spiritual mentoring. Today, she’s financially independent and helping others heal. In August 2024, she came to us after years of emotional trauma and feeling spiritually disconnected. She had always felt drawn to healing work but lacked the structure and support to turn it into something meaningful. She began training in spiritual development, focusing on energy work, intuitive practices, and building confidence as a reader. We offered a small investment to help her launch her brand, covering website setup, booking tools, and a few essentials for her sessions. She’s financially independent and is rising as a recognised spiritual guide in her community.
“This was more than support—it was a return to who I truly am. I now help others heal, just like I did.” — Alison
Your Story Could Be Next
Every month, women just like you are joining this roadmap of resilience.
No matter where you start, we’re here to help you rise.
Partner with Us
Empowerment grows stronger together
At Reinvent:Her, we believe that rebuilding lives and nurturing independence is a collective effort. If you share our vision of helping women rise from trauma, rebuild their confidence, and achieve financial freedom, we invite you to join us.
We’re currently supporting women across Midlands and London, and are expanding our reach. We’re open to partnering with:
Community Organisations
Women’s shelters, support groups, and local initiatives seeking to provide more than just crisis care, together, we can create pathways to long-term empowerment.
Mentors & Coaches
Are you an experienced professional who can guide, uplift, and walk beside a woman on her journey? We’re looking for compassionate mentors from all industries.
Skill Trainers & Business Experts
Support us in delivering workshops, training sessions, and one-to-one guidance in areas such as digital skills, creative entrepreneurship, finance, wellness, and more.
Ethical Businesses & Allies
Collaborate with us to offer work experience, freelance opportunities, or sponsorship of tools and resources (we do not accept monetary donations, but welcome meaningful partnerships).