THE FINE LINE | with Sarah Little

The Fine Line | with SARAH LITTLE

Storytelling has the power to amplify voices, spark change, and bridge worlds. It’s a major part of why we started The Fine Line.

Few understand this better than Sarah Little, a journalist and founder of More to Her Story, a global newsroom dedicated to sharing the untold stories of women and girls. Having traveled to 40 countries by the age of 18 and living in the Middle East as a child, Sarah saw firsthand the realities many young women face — experiences that fueled her passion for reporting and advocacy.

Since launching More to Her Story, Sarah has built a platform that reaches over three million readers monthly, giving a voice to those too often left unheard. As a Women for Women International champion and a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree for 2025, she continues to redefine what it means to create meaningful, impactful journalism.

In this conversation, Sarah opens up about the responsibility of telling vulnerable stories, the challenges of running an independent newsroom, and why true leadership means listening first.

Girls and women around the world shared their most vulnerable stories with you. How do you create an environment where they feel safe and empowered to speak their truths?

Building real trust takes years. When I was 20, I dropped out of university (I eventually finished) and started traveling to meet young women around the world. Being close in age, and approaching these connections without an agenda — just a genuine desire to learn and build friendships — is what fostered a sense of deep trust.

Now, many of these girls and young women are a part of the More To Her Story network, and they trust me and feel like their stories will be told with justice and integrity. If even one girl tells me she feels seen and heard for the first time in her life, I feel like this is all worth it. 

Between running a newsroom, hosting a podcast, and contributing to international media outlets, how do you manage the demands of your professional and personal life?

It is hard, I won't lie. Most successful entrepreneurs will tell you that starting a business, a venture, or just working for yourself, all requires sacrificing social time and other aspects of your life. I think this is true for anyone who is ambitious and wants to succeed in any field, but for entrepreneurs, it's an added layer.

Personally, I’ve always valued my solo time and thrive in that space, which makes it a bit easier. But I know it can be much harder for others. These days, I’m very intentional about who I spend my time with, focusing on quality over quantity when it comes to my personal relationships.

Also, for me, work doesn't really feel like work. It feels like a calling, and every morning, I am excited to wake up and see what the day holds. So, the sacrifices, at the end of the day, don't feel too sacrificial. This is important for anyone starting their own thing: You need to feel empowered and energized by it every day; like you couldn't imagine doing anything else. Otherwise, you run the risk of burning out.

fOLLOW ALONG

Follow Sarah at @sarittle.

Follow More To Her Story at @moretoherstoryofficial.

Follow Brigade Events and stay tuned for the next iteration of The Fine Line at @brigadeevents.

We’d be honored to include you — or a woman you admire — in this series. If you or someone you know has a story to share, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us at carly@ingoodcompanypr.com. Together, we can uplift, support, and redefine leadership for the next generation.

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