Rising Together Stories of Women and Crowdfunding

From witnessing economic disenfranchisement to pioneering a platform that uplifts women during life's critical moments, Gerry Poirier journey is nothing short of inspiring. As the founder of AngelLink, Gerry shares how her financial background propelled her to create this unique crowdfunding platform, designed and powered by women to cater specifically to their needs. With women comprising 70% of users on crowdfunding platforms, AngelLink not only addresses basic human needs like medical costs and funerals but also aims to tap into the $3 trillion opportunity gap for women entrepreneurs. Join us as Gerry passionately talks about the mission to empower women, especially those in underserved communities, and bridge the economic imbalance they face. Experience stories of resilience and triumph through the lens of AngelLink's impact on real lives. From Katie's victory over breast cancer to Terry's recovery from severe burns and the Hurt family's heartwarming journey of adopting 12 children, these narratives celebrate the spirit of community support. As we mark a milestone of 100,000 users, we envision expanding AngelLink's services to include microloans, creating a global community where women can secure financial support for crises and entrepreneurial endeavors alike. Tune in to learn how you can be part of this movement, embodying the spirit of "America's angels" in fostering connections and providing aid where it's needed most. Timestamps 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:00:15 - Gerry Poyer's Background and Inspiration for Founding AngelLink 00:01:30 - The Economic Disenfranchisement of Women and Gerry's Motivation 00:03:45 - Overview of AngelLink's Mission and Unique Positioning 00:05:00 - Addressing Basic Human Needs and the $3 Trillion Opportunity Gap 00:07:15 - Challenges Women Face in Securing Funding for Small Businesses 00:09:00 - The Role of AngelLink in Bridging the Economic Imbalance 00:10:30 - Empowering Women in Underserved Communities Through Crowdfunding 00:14:38 - Impactful Stories of Women Empowerment and Humility 00:15:30 - Celebrating AngelLink's Milestone of 100,000 Users 00:16:45 - Katie's Triumph Over Breast Cancer with AngelLink's Help 00:18:00 - Terry's Recovery from Severe Burns and the Support He Received 00:19:15 - The Hurt Family's Heartwarming Adoption Journey and Community Support 00:20:30 - Vision for AngelLink's Future Expansion and Microloans 00:21:34 - Angel Link: Connecting Those in Need with Generous Donors 00:22:00 - Encouraging Listeners to Engage and Support the Community 00:22:45 - Closing Thoughts Resources: Go to https://angelink.com/blog/. To find out more about how to give money or receive money. Legacy Podcast: For more information about the Legacy Podcast and its co-hosts, visit businesslegacypodcast.com. Leave a Review: If you enjoyed the episode, leave a review and rating on your preferred podcast platform. For more information: Visit businesslegacypodcast.com to access the shownotes and additional resources on the episode.