Documentaries are not usually my thing. But a few years ago, I watched Beckham and loved it. So much, in fact, that I made both of my munchkins watch it too.

Especially Harry. I wanted him to understand resilience and the power of not giving up in football. To see how rejection and loss are part of growth. He had been struggling with emotions after losing in footy, and I thought seeing David Beckham’s story might help him understand what it means to keep going.

So, when a documentary about Victoria Beckham came out, I was curious. And curiosity, as they say, killed the cat.

Surprisingly, this one hit even closer to home.

The Story of a Female Founder

Where do I even start? Probably with the most important part. This is a story about a female founder.

There are many of us out there. We all have different experiences, different paths, and different levels of support. But one thing unites us: that deep drive to prove ourselves.

It’s the ambition to keep going despite the constant no’s and rejections. Whether you’re in the corporate world, the fashion industry, or running a tech business, it’s the same energy that pushes you to be brave, to swallow the frustration, and to keep moving forward even when things do not go to plan.

That’s why I found Victoria Beckham’s story so relatable.

Why You Should Watch It

We hear so much advice as founders: Get a mentor. Believe in yourself. Make hard decisions.

All true. But when you hear those things too often, they start to lose meaning.
That’s why I found Victoria Beckham: The Documentary powerful – because you see it, not just hear it.

You watch someone live those words.
You see the self-doubt, the setbacks, the work behind the glamour.
And that makes the lessons stick.

It is the same reason therapists tell you to use affirmations and say them out loud. Seeing and hearing makes belief real.

The documentary is only three episodes long, which makes it easy to watch while cooking dinner or ironing. And honestly, it’s worth the time.

What I Took Away

There were a few things that stayed with me after watching. Some reinforced decisions I had already made. Others gave me a little nudge I didn’t know I needed.

Here are the three biggest truths I took from it:

1. Support from a Partner Matters

Founders carry a lot on their shoulders. It’s unbelievably hard to build something alone. When you have a partner who supports you, even quietly, it makes a world of difference.

It doesn’t mean they have to be involved in your business every day. But having someone who believes in you and helps you carry the emotional load keeps you from burning out.

The same goes for friends. If you have people who support you, hold on to them. I can honestly say that without the support of a few close friends, I might have given up long ago.

2. Make Hard Decisions

This one stings because I know it all too well.

As a founder, you constantly face tough choices. Some are painful, and some you drag out for far too long. My biggest struggle has always been a fear of failure.

That fear makes you cautious, maybe too cautious. You avoid big risks, thinking you’re protecting the business, when in reality, you’re slowing its growth.

I’ve made some bold decisions that I am proud of. But I’ve also delayed others, convincing myself it wasn’t the right time. The truth? There’s rarely a perfect time.

The lesson for me was clear: stop waiting for the “right time” and start making the right moves.

3. Ask for the Right Support

This is something every founder struggles with.

Sometimes you know something’s wrong, but you can’t quite define what it is. You sense the problem but can’t put your finger on it. It’s like the old saying, you can see the speck in someone else’s eye but not the log in your own.

Asking for help starts with diagnosing what kind of help you actually need.
You can’t fix what you don’t understand.

Once you know what’s missing, find the right support. The right mentor, partner, or team. As founders, we often try to do everything alone, but growth happens faster when you ask for help.

Why This Documentary Hit Me So Hard

I talk a lot about timing. The right thing, the right person, the right moment. Watching this documentary came at exactly the right time for me.

It reinforced ideas that were already forming in my mind and validated some of the big decisions I’ve made recently.

More than that, it reminded me that even the most successful people, the ones who seem to have it all together, still face doubt, criticism, and failure. They just keep going.

My Takeaway

So, should you watch the Victoria Beckham documentary?
Yes.

Because behind the glamour, you’ll find something real.
You’ll see strength, vulnerability, ambition, and the kind of grit that every founder needs.

It reminded me that success doesn’t come from never falling down. It comes from standing up, over and over again.

As for me, I’m taking those lessons into 2026 with renewed focus.

And if you need someone to help you “see the log in your eye,” maybe IPGN can be the right doctor for your business.

There. That’s my mandatory marketing line. But this time, it’s true.