It’s very difficult to ask for help, so what if you could create a registry of all your needs instead?
Emily Wazlak is the Founder of Shine Registry, a platform for female founders to ask for startup help, similar to the way you would on a wedding registry! Emily wanted to create something that would support fellow women in their professional careers just as they are supported in their personal lives. Find out more about Shine Registry and how you can help startup founders from all over get a head start in their business.
Key Takeaways:
[3:10] Who is Emily, and what is Shine Registry all about?
[8:35] What are some of the common things people ask for on Shine Registry?
[10:55] You’re so much more likely to get what you ask for…if you ask for it! The problem is a lot of us just don’t ask.
[14:50] What kind of feedback has Emily heard about people trying to ask for help?
[21:40] Why did Emily decide to focus solely on women entrepreneurs and founders?
[27:00] How did Emily get started in non-profit work?
[30:00] Emily shares some memorable ‘asks’ that have happened on the website.
[33:45] Emily also highlights some community initiatives that have been growing.
[43:00] What’s next for Shine Registry?
Mentioned in This Episode:
Giving Back Podcast
Shine Registry.com
Emily Wazlak on LinkedIn
The StartingBloc Fellowship
Prototype PGH
Wing on Wo & Co