86: Empowering Women with Inclusive Eyewear with Florence Shin

School of Self-Worth

Question for AAPI women — have you ever noticed how often you have to push your glasses up your nose?

Florence Shin found herself doing that over and over growing up, and wondered if there was anything she could do to change it.

She realized that the eyewear available in the United States was not made for her face space, and decided to make the kind of glasses that worked Asian-American women.

Shin co-founded Covry, an eyewear company that makes stylish, elegant and inclusive glasses. In this episode, I got to talk to Shin about what she discovered making inclusive glasses, and how her business has evolved in the past decade.

It’s a juicy episode with all kinds of insights about being an entrepreneur, so make sure to tune in!

The TOP Learnings in this episode:

• The importance of community in creating products that meet your preferences (9:10)
• Identifying industry gaps in fashion (10:18)
• Using fashion to highlight the significance of diversity (12:25)

Florence Shin is the cofounder of Covry, an eyewear brand celebrated for its inclusive designs and innovative approach to fit. Since 2015, Covry has created a new standard in the eyewear industry, creating products that empower individuals to embrace their unique features. Florence's journey as an entrepreneur has been shaped by a commitment to authenticity and innovation.

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• Website: shopcovry.com
• Instagram: @florence.shin
• Instagram: @shopcovry

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