Learn about why we started, who we are, and where we’re going
Our Story
What started as collective observations between women in public health turned into an entrepreneurial idea from which SAYge Link was born. We noticed that social disconnect was on the rise, despite the increasing “hyper-connection” that technology was bringing. We ourselves were feeling disconnected, lonely, invisible, and the mixed bag of emotions that come with being a woman in today’s world. We stumbled upon Dr. Julianne Holt-Lundstad’s landmark research from 2010 and 2015 that illustrated the links between social connectivity and health. She notably discovered “that a lack of social connection is comparable to smoking 15 cigarettes a day.” Additional research on invisibility, vulnerability, and social disconnect were gaining traction, too. Despite this knowledge, we unfortunately saw there were still gaps that our fast-paced world was overlooking. We created SAYge Link in early 2020 to cultivate this void. Since then, we’ve been on a mission to create a healthier ecosystem in which women from different walks of life can share their stories and easily connect with one another, in more organic ways.
Recently, the World Health Organization and US Surgeon General built upon the growing body of evidence around social connectivity and health and declared loneliness and isolation a public health epidemic. It’s clear there are still many gaps between social connection, women’s lived experiences, and technology and that we have a long way to go in filling them. Our platform and team have kept on evolving since inception, however our work’s only just begun...
We all have a story. Why not connect with others who’ve been there, too?
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Linda Nedell
CEO & Founder
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Jaelin Lee
Co-Founder & CTO
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Isaac Morris
Chief Designer & Tech Mastermind
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Regina Sequieros
Product Designer
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Aleena Bhasin
Village Sister/Auntie/Daughter
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SAYge Network
Women with Stories
Our Model
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Currently, our main spaces to connect with us and other SAYges are through our website, SAYge and partner events, your inbox, Substack, and the main podcast streaming platforms (Apple, Spotify, Amazon, YouTube, and Anchor).
If there’s a particular SAYge you’d like to connect with individually, please contact us so we can make that happen.
Coming Soon: SAYge App
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SAYge Real Stories is our free podcast series built around real women who’ve stepped forward to openly share specific obstacles they’ve faced, in the hopes that other women find comfort and value from their stories. If you’re facing a life challenge or are simply interested in someone else’s story, sit back and listen in.
SAYge Real Stories: Female Founders is our focused podcast and newsletter series born out of our own wild journey in the entrepreneurial landscape. In this special series, we connect with other visionary women fulfilling their purposes amidst the ups and downs of life and share their stories with you. If you take the road less traveled, support someone who does, or are simply curious about what the journey’s like, our Female Founders series is for you.
All podcast episodes are available on our website and major streaming platforms (Apple, Anchor, Amazon, Spotify, YouTube). Sign up here to get the free Female Founder newsletters and podcasts delivered to your inbox.
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SAYge Pros is a network of professional coaches who provide individualized counseling for those seeking more structured support tailored to their journeys. Connect with a SAYge Pro directly using the links in their individual profiles.
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SAYge Female Founders is a focused support network for those on the rollercoaster journey of bringing their visions to life. Whether you’re still brewing your idea, in the middle of building your empire, or moving onto your next life chapter, this growing network of visionaries is here to remind you that connection is key as you continue on your path.
Connect with us on Substack, listen to our SAYge Real Stories: Female Founders podcast, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter to find out more.
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Women and their lived experiences are at the heart of who we are, and partnerships help us keep that heart beating. We enjoy collaborating with orgs, businesses, SAYge Pros, institutions, and more to expand our mission and bring SAYges together.
If you’re interested in partnering with us, please get in touch.
Our Future
We’re creating an unprecedented platform that uses the power of storytelling to connect you with other women who’ve been there. Simplified prompts guide you on how to easily share your story, in case you don’t know where to begin.
Personalized support networks, at your fingertips.
Launching Summer 2025. Stay Tuned
Meet the SAYge App