Our Story
The Idea
Hello! I’m Tasha Holland-Kornegay. I started WIRL because I knew, if I needed it, millions of other health professionals would too. It all started with a severe episode of burnout. Healthcare workers know the story: the long and unpredictable hours, the emotionally intense work, the vanishing personal life...
Whenever I got home, I hardly had enough time to rest, let alone be with my family. The work took its toll, and in the throes of burnout, I realized how wonderful it would be to sit down and talk to other health professionals who get it — to figure out how we can do the work we love and still lead full and enriching personal lives.
So, I started a community of health professionals who gathered in workshopsto make friends, find wellness, and support each other. WIRL quickly expanded with an exclusive discounted wellness marketplace filled with businesses that are grateful for what our members do.
The Community
And then, it happened. The already urgent problem of healthcare worker burnout hit a fever pitch during the pandemic. We knew the hours would get longer, the schedules less predictable, the work emotionally devastating...
It had never been more important to lend a hand to our frontline workers. And thankfully, our community agreed. In no time, the WIRL team found kindred spirits in nearby universities. UNC Chapel Hill. UNC Charlotte. Elon University. East Carolina University. Campbell University. Duke.
They put their famous rivalries aside and lent us their wisdom, their students, and their resources so we could help as many health professionals as possible
The Future
WIRL started with an episode of burnout and grew when a community came together to help its own. We hope you’ll be part of our next chapter so all health professionals can enjoy wellness in real life.
Core Values
Compassion
We understand the plight of health professionals and believe they deserve just as much care as they give every day.
Community
WIRL was made possible by the people and institutions around us. Our goal is to give back to our community by helping the helpers.
Our Team
Tasha Holland-Kornegay
Founder
Tasha is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, the founder of WIRL, and the mother of two wonderful boys. She spent twelve years as the founder and CEO of a mental health agency.
William Kornegay
Co-Founder
William is a marketer who has worked with top brands like Coca-Cola, NASCAR, Nintendo, Toyota, and Wendy’s. After seeing his wife Tasha struggle with burnout, the two of them partnered up on WIRL.
Cathy George
Chief of Staff/Product Manager
Cathy graduated from Duke University with her Master’s in engineering management. She has spent over seven years in engineering and product development, working with clients as diverse as luxury car owners, field technicians, and healthcare providers. Today, Cathy is behind the product vision and strategy for WIRL.
Clément Beschu
Product Manager
Clément graduate from Duke University with his Master’s in engineering management. Originally a student consultant for WIRL, his expert help earned him a role as a product manager. Today, he helps our team with data analysis and product development.
