Summary

Ren Fernando, the co-founder of Re-Love, shares the story behind the organisation and its mission to support people in crisis by providing them with furniture and household items. Re-Love was founded during the COVID-19 pandemic to address the need for furniture for individuals and families setting up new homes. The organisation rescues furniture from corporate relocations and hotels and offers it for free in their store. The impact of having a furnished home goes beyond providing basic necessities; it gives people a sense of dignity, stability, and the opportunity to rebuild their lives. Ren's personal experiences and empathy drive her to help others, and she believes in the resilience and creativity of individuals facing challenges. Re-Love's work is not just about providing furniture; it is about creating human connections and moments of joy for those they support. Ren discusses the importance of constantly rethinking and adapting their approach to meet the challenges they face.

They emphasise the need to remove barriers and provide free services to support those in need. Funding and organising volunteers are ongoing challenges, but they have found success in creating additional revenue streams.

Ren also shares insights on being a woman in the startup space and the value of having a co-founder. They highlight the importance of collaboration and environmental responsibility. Building a team and finding funding are key priorities for the future, and the running group continues to provide support and community engagement.

Links

ReLove https://www.relove.org.au/

Ren’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ren-fernando-848415211/

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

04:20 The Need for Re-Love

06:50 Expanding Support and Impact

10:31 The Importance of Furnishing Homes

14:51 Founding Re-Love During COVID-19

24:57 The Impact of Personal Experiences

29:34 The Joy of Helping Others

32:53 Stories of Transformation

38:26 Defining Success and Overcoming Challenges

40:41 Constantly Rethinking and Adapting

45:16 Removing Barriers and Providing Free Services

45:58 Organising Funding and Volunteers

48:41 Creating Additional Revenue Streams

52:02 Challenges of Funding and Staffing

54:35 Women in the Startup Space

01:00:17 The Importance of Collaboration and Environmental Responsibility

01:06:50 Building a Team and Finding Funding

01:12:23 The Value of Having a Co-founder

01:15:51 The Running Group and Community Support