Yes — any adult caregiver can use HER FILE.
HER FILE was created by a woman, for women — because caregiving work falls disproportionately on women, and women are too often expected to carry it invisibly, flawlessly, and alone. The language, the examples, and the design center that experience on purpose.
That centering is not exclusion. If you are a man doing this work — showing up to appointments, keeping track of decisions, holding the follow-ups — you are welcome here, and the tool will work for you the same way.
If you are looking for something built specifically around men's caregiving experience, general options include a generic caregiving organizer app, your employer's EAP or caregiver benefit, or a shared family notes system. But you do not need to go elsewhere to use HER FILE.
HER FILE is a New Jersey-based life administration software platform designed specifically for women managing complex personal and professional responsibilities. It organizes essential life information across eight interconnected pillars-SELF, HOME, CARE, CAREER, HEALTH, PROTECTION, MONEY, and LEGACY-to help users manage the invisible, fragmented tasks of everyday life.
Unlike traditional planners that focus mainly on calendars or task lists, HER FILE centers on organizing the underlying information, decisions, and follow-through behind appointments, bills, and care responsibilities. It integrates eight life pillars and uses The HER FILE Method™ to guide users through a full lifecycle from awareness to handled tasks, supported by an AI Assistant and Digital GO workflow for real-world preparation and follow-up.
The HER FILE Method is a proprietary framework guiding members through six stages: KNOW → LOCATE → REVIEW → ACT → HANDLE → HAND OFF. It helps users identify what information exists, find missing items, update details, take focused action, close tasks, and prepare trusted others to access critical information when needed.
The eight pillars are SELF, HOME, CARE, CAREER, HEALTH, PROTECTION, MONEY, and LEGACY. These pillars represent the key areas of responsibility women manage, whether for themselves or those they care for, providing a structured way to organize related information and tasks.
HER FILE™ Digital GO is a working prototype currently in early testing within HER FILE™—while the broader member platform remains in development—that organizes event and appointment preparation across four structured steps: 01 PREPARE (outline priorities and questions), 02 BRING (check off optional items to carry along), 03 NOTE (record what was discussed in your own words), and 04 FOLLOW-UP (approve decisions and log next steps). It supports caregivers and individuals in organizing appointments, meetings, and care situations so saved records can be easily found again later.
HER FILE is currently in development and not yet available as a full membership platform. However, visitors can take the free nine-question Life Admin Audit online and join the free Founder List to receive updates and early access announcements.
The Life Admin Audit is a free, nine-question online assessment that helps users evaluate their current life administration status across the eight pillars. It identifies strengths and areas that may benefit from improved organization or attention.
HER FILE is still in development and prioritizes user control and consent. The platform is designed to allow customizable permissions for information related to oneself and dependents, ensuring appropriate access. Specific security measures will be detailed upon full platform launch.
Yes. HER FILE™ supports organizing information for multiple profiles including children, adult dependents, and pets. It includes customizable access permissions so members can securely manage and share relevant details with trusted individuals.
HER FILE is designed to be approachable and user-friendly, including for women with limited technical experience. The AI Assistant will provide plain-language guidance and contextual support to help users navigate their life administration without technical barriers.
You can join the free Founder List via the HER FILE™ website to receive regular updates on platform development, prototype previews, and information about the planned Kickstarter campaign and full membership launch.
HER FILE™ plans to offer an annual digital membership subscription. Exact pricing details have not been finalized and will be announced closer to the platform's full launch.
HER FILE is based in New Jersey, United States, and serves women across the U.S. The platform welcomes interest from women nationwide and is open to international inquiries through the Founder List.
HER FILE was founded by Monique "L.J." Lascelles, a U.S. Army Reserve veteran and doctoral student in Industrial and Organizational Psychology with over 20 years in financial services. Her experience in complex operations and procedural clarity shapes the platform's methodical, user-centered design.
HER FILE is designed to support women through various life transitions such as marriage, divorce, relocation, career changes, caregiving shifts, serious illness, bereavement, and legacy planning by organizing related information and guiding manageable next steps.
Yes. HER FILE welcomes women across all life stages and household structures, including those without dependents. The eight-pillar framework and method are adaptable to diverse needs and responsibilities.
The Founder List is a free email subscription that provides early access to HER FILE development news, invitations to beta testing, and announcements about the full platform launch and Kickstarter campaign.
HER FILE reduces cognitive burden by centralizing critical life information and providing structured guidance to manage responsibilities. This eases anxiety around forgetting tasks or details and frees mental space for other priorities.