Behind the Scenes At SheSpeaks

   By drodriguez  Mar 14, 2007
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Hello! I'm Aliza Freud, the founder of SheSpeaks. We've been getting lots of requests for more information on SheSpeaks. Who we are? How did we get started? Why we're here?

Well, we figured, the best way to keep SheSpeaks members updated on what we're doing, is to just tell you directly on the site. So, we've created a section of the SheSpeaks blog dedicated to information on the behind the scenes at SheSpeaks.

I started SheSpeaks because I realized that as women we are an incredibly important and powerful group of consumers. We make up over 50% of the population in the US, we make over 83% of the purchase decisions and we have tremendous buying power of $5+ trillion!

So, if we are such an important consumer, shouldn't we have more of a say in the development, marketing etc. of products and services that are targeted to us?

With SheSpeaks, we are creating a place where women can have their say and influence these products and services- while getting them for free and connecting with one another at the same time!

Since we launched at the beginning of February, thousands of women across the country have signed up to join SheSpeaks. As our numbers grow, so does the influence of our network!

More of the story to come...

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Jeanneotz by Jeanneotz | FLETCHER, NC
Aug 12, 2008

This is such a good idea. Since women do most of the shopping we should have a voice in the products out there. Thanks!

cshafer08 by cshafer08 | BEAUMONT, TX
Aug 11, 2008

Thanks for the opportunity to have our opinions heard! I love sharing great products with friends and family, and warning them of the not so great products...however well-intended those may be! This is a wonderful and innovative idea Aliza thank you so much!

adrienne198 by adrienne198 | chesterton, IN
Aug 09, 2008

Thank you for giving us a voice on products, seems like we never had a place to voice our opinions good or bad. I also asked my daughter and friend to join so we can let everyone know of all the wonderful things there are out there that we are missing and really could use in our homes and for personal use, and we now have guidance in purchasing those items, and are more informed. Thanks Again. Keep up the good work

1hotlilmama by 1hotlilmama | SPRING, TX
Aug 07, 2008

I love your site...I get on shespeaks everyday and have even talked my mom into joining! She also enjoys all the tips, tricks and comments from the other women. It's great to have a place where you can talk with other moms about what works for them or just women in general about the things they use and love. I have already been able to try a product through your site that I really like. It was great filling out the survey and being able to tell the company what I thought!

Thank you!

kapcsd by kapcsd | North Hollywood, CA
Jul 31, 2008

I am so glad I found this site - I look forward to sharing my opinions and testing products - I love doing that. Thank you so much for giving us women this opportunity.

mamah by mamah | Athens, GA
Jul 26, 2008

I am really happy that a friend told me about SheSpeaks. She has had very rewarding experiences with this website and highly recommended that I try it. I am waiting for my Sonicare toothbrush and can hardly wait to try it and tell others about it. It is also a great forum for voicing our opinions on various topics. Great Job!!

momoffive by momoffive | Mobile, AL
Jul 23, 2008

SheSpeaks says it all in the title. Thank you for a inspiring and empowering way for us to let out our voices.

radsal by radsal | garden city, KS
Jul 21, 2008

I am very much interested in what your about...I have yet to get anything, but am very excited. women making decisions the way it should be...lol

marvelousmabe by marvelousmabe | BATON ROUGE, LA
Jul 21, 2008

I'm truly a consumer advocate. I agree with slmg and am very happy that GMA had a segment today that led me here. I am all for helping companies shape their products so they will satisfy the majority of consumers.

msfriendly by msfriendly | MONROE, WI
Jul 16, 2008

I am very excited to become a part of this! If I find a product that I like, I too, not only tell my friends about the product, but talk to other shoppers in stores that are looking at the shelf where the product is! I think it is a "win, win" situation for the product developers.

It is also important to voice your opinion if you are disappointed in a product. I have called the 800 number listed on the package of products both to voice my happiness or disapproval of an item.

jabla2 by jabla2 | Richland, WA
Jul 07, 2008

I can't wait to get my first product. I have such a big mouth and when I try something I really like I tell everyone. I will even tell strangers in a store, if I see them looking at mascara for example, to try the brand I am currently using. I think it is so fun to share great finds. We all need to spend wisely these days so this is a great idea. I do also like to tell my horror stories with products like the customer service people at Dyson. Won't go there now. So needless to say, this is right up my alley.

domesticgoddess_1 by domesticgoddess_1 | Antigo, WI
May 13, 2008

This is one of the best new sites of 2008!

mrazzi45 by mrazzi45 | philadelphia, PA
May 10, 2008

I am thrilled with "shespeaks" , I have been browsing the internet for at least 9 years , & "She speaks". is the first real ! site I 've found . for samples & trying , without an outright scam !

Thanks SHESPEAKS ! My son is looking for a "he speaks"!

cemerwin by cemerwin | Englewood, FL
May 10, 2008

Great idea! Thanks for being here! We appreciate OUR voices being heard. Best of luck in your endeavor! :)

mmtkas by mmtkas | Williamstown, PA
May 07, 2008

I am new to she sparks and I am looking forward to testing products. I like to test products to see how well they work before purchasing them.