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Hello FGB Community, I need your insight!

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Kelleri Riegel

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Hello FGB Community, I need your insight!

FGB wants to help more women find our community and we want to make sure we're projecting our voice and brand in the right spaces.

To help with that, I have two questions I'd love your insight on:

How did you find Fairygodboss?

What other spaces are you currently a part of that provide a similar sense of community and support in your life?

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  1. Jana Grazer

    I found FGB through a friend on LinkedIn and the other place I'm finding support is the Fishbowl app feature for Glassdoor app.

  2. Cheryl Wilburg

    Someone recommended this site to me anonymously (still don't know who years later). This is the only such site I follow

  3. Anonymous

    This is what happened to me too! I would also like to add that my favorite part about the site is that you can give and ask for advice anonymously. I'm not part of anything else like this, but I do go on reddit a fair bit and it reminds me of some of the subs on there.

  4. Amanda

    You interviewed some women leaders at my company and they shared their interview with everyone. I also belong to a women's fitness group that provides incredible support too.

  5. Amy

    many years ago, probably while researching. Other sites job wise would be Linkedin and girlboss on instagram

  6. Kimberly Anne

    Google

  7. Anonymous

    By accident looking for something else

  8. Laura Mamaev

    FGB was an option in a drop down for a 'how did you hear about this job posting' and I googled it. The name was intriguing

  9. Anonymous

    I have a silly way. I literally asked Google a random question about behaviors or challenges at work. To my surprise I saw a post preview highlighting that specific question and that made me feel that I could relate with this platform.

  10. Kelleri Riegel

    This is excellent insight! Thank you for sharing. Not silly at all.

  11. Rachida B.

    On my side, this morning by looking on the Net by writing haphazardly sustainable jobs, google has listed your URL and I get interested to see what kind of platform it is. Further in response to your second question: I am mostly using Linkedin and webinar events.

  12. Kelleri Riegel

    Glad you found us Rachida!

  13. Paulla Fetzek, MSEd

    Hello Kelleri!

    I honestly can't recall how I found FGB - but I am glad I did.

    In terms of other spaces - I'm not with anything online. But, I am at work. I'm a member of our Women's ERG (WERG) team.

  14. Bonnie Coventry

    I believe I saw a post shared maybe on Instagram about FBG and connected.

  15. Leah Ashton

    I was on facebook and saw it.

  16. Christina Hill-Alvarez

    I found it by listening to a podcast. There's not really another community like it. Unfortunately, I will say the job search functions on here aren't that great, but the community is!

  17. Elissa R. Outtrim, Esq.

    I learned of FGB by watching a LinkedIn video where it was mentioned along with a couple of other search/professionals sites.

  18. J

    I signed up in 2018 for FGB Virtual Career Fair. I find similar communities on Elpha, Tribaja, and WomenWhoCode.

  19. Julie A. Lary

    There's lots of communities "out there" for women, but none have the empowering name, "FairyGodBoss" and use fuchsia as its primary color.

    I visit and write on FairyGodBoss because the name, design, and color make me smile and are empowering. Is that weird?

    Plus, it's super easy to comment and jump into conversations and read other's comments. It feels more inclusive than other community sites. I have yet to read or see anything that wasn't respectful.

    Fuchsia FairyGodBoss!!

  20. Kelleri Riegel

    I'm a big fan of the purple too Julie!

  21. Audrey Kirsch

    It was mentioned on LinkedIn. It's the only site like this that I am a part of.

  22. Barb Hansen

    I found FGB a few years ago while doing research on specialized career-focused online community startups. I work in the broader career startup space so I keep my eye our for interesting platforms.

    I have joined a few career platforms for woman but I don't return to those sites as often as read FGB. Habits are hard to break and I created a daily habit of reading FGB. :)

  23. Anonymous

    Found through The Muse and have been so grateful! Wonderful resources here.

  24. Lesa Edwards, Career Coach & Master Resume Writer

    I was referred to FGB by my coach, Mimi Bishop.

    I am also a member of Ellevate Women's Network.

  25. Arika Lawrence

    I was invited by someone that I didn't know. Can't recall their name (tried finding my original invite but couldn't find it). I am so grateful they introduced me to this amazing community.

    The only other community I'm actively involved in is HerAgenda.

  26. Kelleri Riegel

    Thank you for sharing! I'm glad you found us too.

  27. Stacey Dunleavy

    I think I saw it on LinkedIn... But the feedback apart from other social media is immensely helpful...

  28. Kelleri Riegel

    I agree Stacey! It's great to have different perspectives.

  29. Lori Buckely

    I found FGB from a friend - it was during a time I really needed some TLC in my career coaching and I was so glad I found it.

    I havent found a similar community and being remote I am finding it more and more useful as a coaching tool

  30. Kelleri Riegel

    I'm so glad to hear you feel supported here. Thank you for your feedback.

  31. Terry Koester

    One day Fairy God boss just showed up in my Facebook, I subscribed.

  32. Laura Pursley

    Someone I used to work with was featured in an article, which was posted on LinkedIn by another former coworker.

  33. AC80yd

    Random search.

  34. Anonymous

    I found fairygodboss through https://www.fortefoundation.org/site/SPageServer/?pagename=cc_jobcenter

  35. Susan Alynne Day

    Random search on starting an online coaching/consulting business for people newly diagnosed with Primary Immunodeficiencies (rare genetic and hereditary disorders). If you are referring to similar communities for women regarding jobs and careers-I have not found one until FGB. However, I belong to several support communities for various parts of my life I seek support for and to give. I also run several support groups and communities of sharing. These include being a mom, ADHD, PI, productivity, spiritual/religious.

  36. Anonymous

    Actually met them at a career fair many many years ago and always kept in my back pocket. :)

  37. Kelleri Riegel

    That's so cool. Thank you for sharing your experience.

  38. Anonymous

    I read an article on LinkedIn and The Mom Project is another resource I use

  39. Anonymous

    FGB present for the Women's Employee Resource Group at my company 4-5 years ago. There are no other spaces that I know of that support me as a woman in the workplace, especially regarding the workplace toxicity (and outright discrimination in tech). In-person Networking Groups suppress the issue.

  40. Paden Worrell

    as a member of the NSLS I found FGB when i was trying to find resources to further my career.

  41. Amy Gainey

    Google search of labor laws and what to do if they are trying to force you. To quit

  42. Kimberly H

    I found FGB when I was preparing for my most recent job interview.
    I was hesitant to change job focus and was looking for questions to ask during the interview. Google search led me to FGB and the best questions that I never would have thought of on my own. Strongly believe the questions nailed my interviews. Have been following ever since.

  43. Anonymous

    Also, read the reviews on Glassdoor and keep an eye on Linkedin articles

  44. Kelleri Riegel

    I'm so glad you found what you needed and welcome to Fairygodboss!

  45. Monique Sanders

    Facebook is similar and I google jobs for women

  46. Monique Sanders

    Are you guys hiring to spread the word about the site because I do it for free already

  47. Kelleri Riegel

    We are actually hiring a Social Media and Community Manager! You can check out the job posting here: https://www.themuse.com/jobs/themuse/social-media-editor-community-manager

  48. Sally Bisch

    My mom told me about it!
    I don't have other spaces that help professionally. I feel more comfortable here versus LinkedIn for an example.

  49. Kelleri Riegel

    That's great to hear Sally! And thanks Mom!

  50. Anonymous

    Someone invited me a few years ago. I was just looking to invite another friend of mine but don't see a referral page. Making that easier would be great.

  51. Kelleri Riegel

    That's great feedback, thank you. You can get to the invitation button by visiting: https://fairygodboss.com/my-network

  52. Hannah Boullion

    My company made me aware of the community. I am also part of a BIG group at work and a my professional organization. Both provide me with a similar sense of community outside of my friends.

  53. Erin Vega

    You know I'm not sure how I found FG, (but sure glad I did). It may have been a random search or it could have been through a past employer.

    Not currently with any other community such as FG.

  54. suzanne

    Found FGB on search engine, very insightful thankyou!

  55. Michelle Hoffman

    Found FGB from a yammer post inside our company.

  56. Anonymous

    1) I found it through my employer.

    2) Toastmasters

  57. Anonymous

    I found Fairygodboss by googling what my problem was at work. This is really my only outlet. Sometimes I get advice on Reddit.

  58. Anonymous

    1) Found it through Office Ninja in 2022, I think? I can't really remember.

    2) I have an accountability partner and some friends, but that's about it.

  59. MJ Buganan

    I was in a FB group for pregnant women and there was a post about someone needing to make decisions about going back to work or not, whether they needed more education or to resign. This group was mentioned.

    I am part of Head Start, and they are always holding work shops and parent cafes. I am also on a bunch of Mom FB groups.

  60. Kristen Kolman
    1. Found you via an article about the company I was considering joining (now working at said company).
    2. In a promoted webinar in one of our women's professional networks.
  61. Becca A.

    found this site through an Instagram advertisement. Its been helpful finding solace on a myriad of work-related matters. Such as how to go about things.

  62. Nitu Rathi

    Hey All.. I found this amazing site through my LinkedIn connections post and I am very excited about it. Hope it will help me to get my dream job. Thanks to FGB founder.

  63. Kelleri Riegel

    These comments have given me so much insight! Thank you all so much!

  64. Clara

    I live by this. I go to work to work. Friends in the workplace is tough. Too many are two faced. So I opt to not engage.

    And your manager is displaying harassment. Period. Bosses are not allowed to make things personal. Bias is not allowed in professional spaces. Period. Medical leave is what it is and it is unlawful to harass an employee because they take time of for ML.

  65. Anonymous

    I found FGB through a google search of a problem I was having at work.

    I used to also follow Askamanager, but there was too much ageism in the community.

  66. Bosslady963194

    I started searching for cultural norms when I joined my current company. The culture was/is/remains VERY different from what is considered the NORM.

  67. Laura Kell

    I got an email invitation. I also belong to some Facebook groups specifically geared towards payroll issues.

  68. Anonymous

    I found you via my employer and signed up for your Inspiration Summit 2023. Been loving it ever since.

    Honestly, this is the only space I've come across dedicated to women in the workplace.

  69. Michelle Markgraf

    I received an email invitation to join from FGB.

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