Michael Seibel

shimmer - Find people who get you and improve your mental well-being

Shimmer offers online video support groups for personal growth led by coaches. Members join a small group with shared identity & experiences, meet weekly via video chat, attend community events, and become the best version of themselves.

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Andrew Tsao
This is absolutely awesome! As someone who worked with people suffering from substance abuse, they often talked about how important our face-to-face group therapy sessions are to them. Being in the same room with people who just "get it" is the most powerful thing, especially being guided also by a counselor/therapist who is empathetic. I always wanted to see whether there are tools that can try to replicate the magic digitally (especially since pandemic completed obliterated that option for people). It looks like you guys are doing it! Love the mission, the design, and I am excited to where you guys go from here!
Christal Wang
@andrew_tsao Thank you Andrew - your thoughtfulness is appreciated! 🔥 Totally re: people who "get it". For that reason we use peer support specialists with matching lived experience as our members, so the entire group "gets it" together! Offering a space where there is no hierarchy dynamics has been so rewarding for our members (and us!) - to be able to truly open up and watch the affirmation nods spread across the (virtual) room. We're still working on continuously improving the magic part, so any feedback/tips from those who have been in the group space like yourself is always welcome!!
Geo Guillen
Great concept/business model! Looking forward to the continued success of Shimmer!
Christal Wang
@geo_guillen1 Means a lot coming from you, Geo! Same goes for Catena Biosciences 🚀
Michelle Xie
Congrats Shimmer - love seeing this come to life!!
Christal Wang
@michelle_xie2 Thanks, Michelle! 💕 Let me know whenever I can try/demo your product too! ;)
Ricky Yean
Let's go Shimmer! Love the small group component and the affordable price point compared to traditional therapy
Christal Wang
@rickyyean You're the best!
Soundarya Balasubramani
As someone who used shimmer for a while, I can attest to its value. Being able to have a group to open up with and hear stories from really help put things in perspective. Congratulations on launching, team! :) wishing you lots of success!
Christal Wang
@soundarya_balasubramani1 You're awesome Soundarya. Thanks for being an amazing Shimmer member, so glad it was helpful for you!! And thank you for your support :)
SamLerdahl
Amazing product Jon! Love what you guys are working on 🔥
Jon Wang
@samldahl Thanks Sam, appreciate the support dude!
JoyQR
Quite a thoughtful product and impactful in current times. Upvoted !
Christal Wang
@joyqr Thank you. 🔥🔥
Tony Park
Great to see Shimmer on PH! Congrats!
Christal Wang
@tony_park Thanks for the support, Tony!!
Jacky Huang
Huge congrats on launching!! Has been so exciting following along Shimmer's journey! (:
Christal Wang
@jacky_huang 🔥🔥🔥 Thank you!