Our story
Built from personal experience.
Driven by professional conviction.
Sibyl + Sage exists because some of the most valuable insights into women’s lives come from the stories, experiences, and perspectives they share with one another, but too rarely with the systems that should be listening.
Today, more than 24,000 women across 22 countries share their stories with us.
After more than two decades in research and insights, our founder learned something that continues to inspire her: women have so much to share, and when given the opportunity, they do.
They tell us about their lives, their families, their challenges, their decisions, and the things that matter most to them. And often, what we discover goes far beyond what we initially set out to understand.
The organizations we work with value that richness. By bringing together women’s experiences, our research reveals patterns, adds context, and offers a deeper understanding of the people behind the data.
That’s what she loves about Sibyl + Sage. Women have an opportunity to share their perspectives, and those perspectives become something genuinely valuable.
“The most rewarding part of this work is discovering what we didn’t know to ask and finding a way to make sure those discoveries aren’t lost.”
A legacy that started long before
In 1971, in rural McDowell County, North Carolina, my mother opened a home for adults with developmental disabilities; the first of its kind in the county.
She was a woman starting a business at a time when few women did. She saw a need, believed she could make a difference and got to work.
That was my mother.
She raised five daughters with that same determination, teaching each of us to expect more from life, believe in ourselves and never be afraid to try.
Expect more.
And never leave the house looking like Hatt McGee. To this day, none of us is entirely sure who Hatt McGee was, but we all knew exactly what she meant.
My mother spent her life caring for people whose needs and experiences were too often overlooked. She believed in dignity, independence, and the importance of seeing people for who they were.
Those values shaped the way I see the world, the way I approach my work, and ultimately, the kind of company I wanted to build.
She raised five daughters to believe they could make a difference, and she showed us what that looked like through the way she lived her own life.
Her legacy lives on in each of us. Sibyl + Sage is one small part of mine.
Baileigh Allen-Foreman
Founder, Sibyl + Sage
We believe every woman has a story worth sharing. We’d love to hear yours.
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