Raw Entrepreneurship #2: The “Asking for Help” Edition

Inspired by Brené Brown’s take on vulnerability as a superpower, I’m getting raw about something that still makes me squirm: asking for help. 😅

Delegation? I’ve got that down (ask my husband ❤️). But asking for help—especially while bootstrapping FemFoundry—has been a new muscle to flex. 

Recently, I contacted some fantastic entrepreneurs to join me in a FemFoundry pre-launch initiative. Even though I know them well, I thought: Am I asking too much? Will they feel obligated? What if they say no? 

But here’s the reality: I haven't had any no's. Not one. (Yet!) 

This got me reflecting on why some (including myself!) may feel awkward asking for help. I found a great article in the Stanford Report: "Asking for help is hard, but people want to help more than we realize." 💡 My key takeaways: 

 - People want to help more than we think.

 - Asking for help doesn't make you look weak.

 - Helping brings people closer.

 - Most help only happens after a request.

 - Culture makes asking more complicated than it should be.

It's not like I don't know these findings to be 100% true; I just needed to remind myself and frankly get out of my own head. 🧠 

I’m challenging myself to ask for help once a week—big or small. Starting now:

❓Can you help me spread the word about FemFoundry?

If you know a female business owner or non-profit founder, would you tell her we’re launching this fall? There'll be an incredible community for her at FemFoundry, whether she’s just starting or scaling.

🌐 FemFoundry.com

 📲 @joinFemFoundry on Instagram

I'm still slightly nervous about asking, but know this is an important step! I'm grateful for your help! 💛