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In the spirit of our favourite time of year on social media (Spotify wrapped time), we thought we'd recap what a monumental year 2023 was for us at Sunroom! Our community is what gets us out of bed, what inspires us to keep going and what keeps us fighting with the big tech giants to keep our space, our energy and our mission safe. Having a positive impact and seeing how lives are truly changed by Sunroom is all the fuel we need. We'll never stop fighting for creators to have a safe space to show up and express themselves authentically (and get paid for it!). Here's to 2024! Team Sunroom 🌞

We were honored to partner with Adore Beauty Group in an industry first - The Pleasure Space! Designed by the exceptionally talented sexologist Selina Nguyen, the Pleasure Space quiz was developed to allow people to explore what makes them tick inside the bedroom and beyond (think Myers Briggs personality test but with more spice). A range of inspiring Sunroom creators were chosen to spearhead the campaign and became the ‘muses’ - each representing a different pleasure archetype. At Sunroom, we’re passionate about carving out safe spaces for creators to express themselves online which is why we’re so excited to be involved in this partnership. We hope it inspires you to own your identity and your autonomy as a woman or non-binary person. Most importantly we hope it inspires you to lean into a pleasure-filled life when the world tells you all the reasons why not to. You can take the quiz here! https://lnkd.in/gcauXteC A big thank you to Chelsea Healey and Annie Carroll for all your hard work bringing this to life.

This week, our Co-Founder and CMO Michelle Battersby contributed to an exciting panel at SXSW Sydney - coined Sex, Wellness and The Big Pleasure Gap. She was joined by Rachel Baker (CEO LBDO), Chelsea Healey (Brand Adore Beauty) and guided by hosting powerhouse, Flex Mami. The panel unpacked a range of societal, cultural, historical and economic  issues that contribute to the pleasure gap (and other gendered gaps) - whilst inviting the 200+ male and female participants in the room to take part in the conversation. Each panelist shared such valuable and personal insights - from Rachel’s frustration of not being able to advertise her sex-positive wellness brand, to Chelsea’s reflections on marketing sexual wellness products to diverse communities in inclusive and responsive ways, plus the struggles of online censorship and community guidelines we've experienced whilst building Sunroom. It's an honour to be included as a thought leader in the tech & innovation category and to contribute at these events! Change starts with a conversation.

Building Sunroom is one incredible, intense journey! On this week's episode, Lucy and Michelle dive deep into all the challenges they faced in the first 12 months - including losing $1 million, parting ways with a co-founder, hiring a team, launching with a product that wasn't ready, moving across the world... and much more (that was just the first few months). For anyone in the trenches or questioning if building a business is worth it - give this episode a listen. Listen/Watch on Apple, Spotify, YouTube and everywhere else you find your podcasts.

Get to know Sunroom Co-Founder + CMO Michelle Battersby and hear about the wild journey that led her to Sunroom. Have you listened to our first episodes yet? What did you think? You can find us on Apple & Spotify or watch the full conversations on Youtube now! https://lnkd.in/g26adT8n

In Episode 1 of try babies, we get to know Lucy Mort (before Sunroom). Lucy shares her story from growing up on a farm in Mudgee Australia, to becoming the Lead Designer at Hinge in New York City. This episode will have you energized, inspired and totally in awe at the heights that Lucy has scaled in just a few short years. You can listen below, on Spotify or watch the full episode on YouTube.

Exciting news... Try Babies is launching this week! The podcast that celebrates trying (and crying). You’ll be joined by Sunroom co-founders Lucy Mort and Michelle Battersby whilst they share the raw details from building the world’s biggest dating apps, to their very own tech startup. Forget the shiny business stories, they're here to share the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to business, career, relationships and more! They'll also be joined by inspiring creators, female business leaders & the people who’ve motivated and energized them along the way. Mark your calendars - they'll be in your ears on August 30. You can find try babies on Apple, Spotify Podcast and YouTube. #trybabiespodcast