Community Life

Today my guest is Avely Pütsep, a mission-driven community and marketing consultant and a digital nomad who’s slowly traveling the world and always chooses kindness 🤩

From this episode, you'll know:

👉 what is Avely's favorite place to read a book

👉 why Avely loves dogs more than humans

👉 what depletes Avely's social battery

👉 the backstory of getting rescued by Albanian police

👉 how does Avely find reasons to buy plants... and so much more about Avely's life! 🤩

Follow Avely on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/avely-pytsep/

https://www.instagram.com/avelyputsep/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Avely's Introduction

(01:26) Choosing Destinations and Dealing with Disappointments

(03:42) An Unforgettable Adventure in Albania

(09:25) Settling into New Places: From Arrival to Departure

(11:13) Exploring Family Roots

(13:26) The Joy of Hands-On Work

(18:17) The Personal Significance of Tattoos

(23:20) Random Book Selections Habit

(28:09) Why Dogs Win Over Humans

(30:56) Navigating Social Energy: Extroverts and Introverts

(33:06) Personal Time: Reading and Self-Care

(35:27) Workplace Humor and Culture

(37:05) Creating Safe Spaces for Others

(38:39) Setting Boundaries for Self-Care

(42:37) Rapid Fire Questions

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Today my guest is Mathew Krawczyk, a community strategist and designer, an embodiment and deep transformation coach who loves co-creating systems in which we can all thrive together 🤩

From this episode, you'll know:

👉 what was Mathew's childhood favorite video game

👉 how does Mathew have fun

👉 what treasure Mathew found in the Sahara

👉 how Mathew feels about experiencing something new

👉 what daily rituals does Mathew have... and so much more about Mathew's life! 🤩

Follow Mathew on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathewkrawczyk/

https://www.instagram.com/mathew.krawczyk

Timestamps:

(00:00) Mathew's Introduction

(03:22) Fun, Games, and Creative Systems

(04:12) The Influence of Statistics and Information Gathering

(06:14) Learning to Say No

(09:35) Family Background

(12:35) The Lasting Impact of Running

(14:35) Nostalgic Video Games

(19:03) Embracing New Experiences

(22:08) Work from Home Rituals and Distractions

(25:00) The Sahara Adventure

(28:31) Finding the Philosopher's Stone Within

(30:10) Spontaneity and Creating New Realities

(31:38) Finding Home: The Essence of Belonging

(33:30) The Superpower of Boundaries

(35:57) Rapid Fire Questions

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Today my guest is Phoebe Shin Venkat, a senior community consultant, an experienced speaker, a board member at CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse), an active volunteer, a candidate for city council at Foster City, and the person I loved talking to from the first Zoom 🤩

From this episode, you'll know:

👉 did Phoebe feel any pressure as the first person in her family to graduate college

👉 how does Phoebe feel about scary movies

👉 where's Phoebe's love of scotch and cigars from

👉 what kind of mom is Phoebe

👉 why Phoebe loves street art...

and so much more about Phoebe's life! 🤩

Follow Phoebe on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pheebkat/

https://www.instagram.com/pheebkat/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Phoebe's Introduction

(01:40) Unconventional Ways to Recharge

(05:06) Phoebe's Love for Horror and Its Unexpected Comfort

(06:03) Phoebe's Journey of Resilience

(08:43) Empowering Others Through Personal Experience

(13:39) The Power of Vulnerability

(15:55) Influence of Phoebe's Parents

(24:36) Navigating Trust and Empathy

(27:50) The Complexity of Human Relationships

(33:38) The Art of Making Others Feel Seen

(35:53) The Unique Bond of Scotch and Cigars

(41:01) The Journey of Self-Discovery and Career Shifts

(47:03) Activating Strengths and Running for Office

(49:20) Parenting, Adaptability, and Learning from Each Other

(52:47) A Love for Street Art and Its Rebellion

(55:35) Rapid Fire Questions

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Today my guest is Nityesh Agarwal, a founder of the Curated Connections community tool, a writer who is passionate about teaching, an ex-developer (or maybe not), a host of the Beginner Maps podcast, and a super positive community person 🤩

From this episode, you'll know:

👉 how did Nityesh feel when he recorded his first interview ever

👉 why Nityesh learned to play ukulele

👉 how writing influenced Nityesh's life

👉 if Nityesh believes in fate

👉 why did Nityesh quit programming... and so much more about Nityesh's life! 🤩

Follow Nityesh on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nityeshaga

https://twitter.com/nityeshaga

Timestamps:

(00:00) Nityesh's Introduction

(01:30) The Journey of a Podcast Host

(04:12) From Podcasts to Tech Startups

(06:48) Family Influences: Business, Values, and Self-Learning

(18:06) The Self-Taught Path: Challenges and Motivations

(22:03) The Ukulele Story

(23:45) The Power of Writing

(30:00) Exploring the Essence of Genuine Connections

(31:35) Fate and Its Role in Our Lives

(32:47) Life's Unpredictable Journey

(37:50) Quitting Programming

(40:55) Natural Inclination Towards Sharing Knowledge

(48:15) Rapid Fire Questions

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Today my guest is Grace Ling, a UX designer and illustrator, a world traveler, speaker, tech, lifestyle, and travel content creator, influencer, a founder of the Design Buddies community with a huge number of members worldwide, and a person who in her past life In my I wanted to develop games and biohack herself to run faster 🤩

From this episode, you'll know:

👉 Grace's relationships with runnings

👉 if Grace ever regretted not doing dab on stage during her undergrad

👉 what was the most common reason Grace's tamagotchi pets died

👉 how Grace deals with sadness

👉 why Grace resigned from aspiring to be a surgeon... and so much more about Grace's life! 🤩

Follow Grace on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/graceling/

https://www.instagram.com/irungracepace/

https://twitter.com/graceleaf_

Timestamps:

(00:00) Grace's Introduction

(02:43) From Competitive Running to Running for Fun

(05:50) Exploring the World: Travel and Meeting New People

(08:21) The Joy of New Connections and Understanding Friendship

(13:20) Navigating Happiness, Sadness, and the Meaning of Success

(24:59) Family Influences and Embracing Personal Growth

(30:32) Overcoming Shyness and Embracing Opportunities

(36:34) From Neurosurgeon Dreams to UX Design: A Career Shift

(44:08) Embracing the Real World Over Gaming

(46:26) Rapid Fire Questions

(52:30) Reflecting on Personal Growth and Community Engagement

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Today, we talk with the one and only Jenny Weigle, a dedicated listener of Community Live who listened to every episode, and shares her experience, inspirations, and connections made through that, and even why she keeps listening to it every week! 🤩🤗🥳

From this episode, you'll know:

👉 Why Community Life helped Jenny to prepare for the Community Rebellion conference.

👉 How Jenny feels when listening to those conversations.

👉 What Jenny takes out of every guest and how it influences her human connections.

👉 The most vivid Jenny's memories out of Community Life stories.

👉 What Jenny's favorite episode is...

and so much more of Jenny's insights into Community Life! 🤩

Follow Jenny on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennyweigle/

https://www.instagram.com/jenny.community/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Jenny's Introduction

(00:40) Unique Journey of Listening to Every Episode

(03:44) The Impact of Community Live on Personal and Professional Growth

(05:50) Exploring Other Community Podcasts and Fandoms

(06:44) Building Human Connections Through Podcasts

(08:47) Personal Stories That Resonated and Inspired Action

(10:52) Imagining a Community Music Band

(12:08) Reflecting on Life Lessons from Podcast Stories

(14:26) Favorite Episodes and Ideas for Future Shows

(20:56) Maintaining the Podcast's Authenticity and Looking Ahead

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😲 How do you feel when not receiving feedback on the work you've done?

🤩 Is it social recognition that drives you?

🙌 Why do you have to build relationships constantly?

🤔 What do people feel if you're not answering right away?

🤗 Why community is your therapy?

Let's find it out! 😏

Join Jason Baum, the therapist by legacy, and Yurii Lazaruk, the therapist by Ilker, in having deep conversations about things you think about but don't talk about a lot!

Connect with Jason and Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonebaum/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction In What's Going On Here

(02:11) Launching into Public Therapy Sessions

(05:02) Exploring the Challenges of Community Engagement and Feedback

(15:03) Navigating the Complexities of Building and Maintaining a Network

(19:52) Finding Solace in Community

(23:13) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Embracing Success

(36:52) The Importance of Setting Realistic Expectations

(40:22) Embracing Imperfection and Community Feedback

Today my guest is Pete Heslop, a managing director at Steadfast Collective with the mission to bring people together and leave the internet in a better place than he found it, a runner (sometimes lapsed), a Southampton football club fan, a lawn perfectionist, and Digital Community Leaders podcast host 🤩

From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how did Pete feel after having 3 half-marathons in 3 weeks 👉 why Pete has the Golden Gate Bridge photo near his window 👉 what Pete likes the most about the Moana movie 👉 how does Pete feel about saying "sorry" 👉 if Pete has a perfect lawn... and so much more about Pete's life! 🤩

Follow Pete on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pwheslop/

https://twitter.com/pwheslop

https://www.facebook.com/Pwheslop

Timestamps:

(00:00) Pete's Introduction

(00:37) Marathon Challenges and the Joy of Running

(02:54) Football Fandom and Rediscovering Passions

(06:49) The Influence of Hospitality on Life and Work

(10:50) The Power of Coding: Building from Nothing

(13:31) Navigating the Future of Learning and Personal Growth

(16:01) Embracing Dyslexia as a Superpower

(20:21) Childhood Memories and Personal Insights

(23:07) A Life-Changing Decision and the Joy of Travel

(28:37) Exploring Personal Interests: Skiing and Movies

(38:09) The Art of Apology and Communication in Relationships

(42:00) Rapid Fire Questions #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Today my guest is Ece Kurtaraner, a community strategy consultant, a good tomato and a co-working queen, an online events and workshops facilitator, and a multi-hyphener who has this weird ability to bring people together and keep them there 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 who chose Ece's name and its backstory 👉 where is Ece's love for sketching from 👉 how Ece stays focused as a multi-hyphener 👉 what Ece's perfect holiday looks like 👉 why Ece is a good tomato... and so much more about Ece's life! 🤩

Follow Ece on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecekurtaraner/

https://twitter.com/EceKurtaraner

https://www.instagram.com/ecekurtaraner/

https://bento.me/ece

Timestamps:

(00:00) Ece's Introduction

(02:12) Sibling Bonds and Growing Up

(04:21) The Journey from Turkey to Manchester

(10:21) Creative Passions and Parental Influence

(12:59) Embracing Imperfection and Quitting Hobbies

(16:42) The Good Tomato

(22:15) Setting Personal Goals and Embracing Creativity

(29:59) Challenge of Driving and Dreams of Van Life

(33:06) Staying Focused as a Multi-Hyphener

(38:39) The Evolution of Technology and Communication

(40:40) Ideal Holidays and the Beauty of Turkey

(49:00) Engineering Education and Career Choices

(50:53) Freelancing vs. Corporate Life: Seeking Impact

(52:06) Rapid Fire Questions

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Today my guest is Edu Giansante, a founder of the E-Dublin - the largest community of Brazilian expats, a visual storyteller, a book and songwriter, an advisor for tech, startups, enterprise and ed-tech communities, a doer with an entrepreneurial spirit, who also got used to wearing multiple hats on his journey 🤩

From this episode, you'll know: 👉 a backstory of Edu's My Little G song 👉 what's Edu's favorite tattoo 👉 Edu's story with Danone (his beagle) 👉 how Edu felt when fully shaved 👉 the difference between bath therapy and usual therapy... and so much more about Edu's life! 🤩

Follow Edu on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante/

https://www.instagram.com/edu.giansante

https://www.facebook.com/edugiansante/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Edu's Introduction

(01:37) Edu's Musical Band Experiences

(04:25) What Language Edu Thinks In

(08:10) Immigration Story

(12:09) Childhood and Family Background

(17:44) Musical Journey Continues

(21:36) Heartwarming Story with His Dog, Danone

(28:58) The Importance of Quality Time and Right Priorities

(31:11) Tattoos: Symbols of Love and Life

(33:14) A Unique Approach to Couple's Therapy

(41:45) Building a Community: The E-Dublin Experience

(48:05) The Power of Simplicity and Connection with Nature

(51:24) The Healing Power of Prayer and Spirituality

(54:03) Rapid Fire Questions

(56:21) Striving for Better: A Personal Growth Mindset

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Today my guest is Ruthie Berber, a fractional marketing and community leader, speaker, New York networking events organizer, Local captain of the Old Girls Club, women in tech ambassador, back-of-the-bike rider, and an avid traveler who admires coffee and food art 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 who chose the song to use while walking down the aisle on Ruthie's wedding 👉 what childhood dreams came true when Ruthie visited Harry Potter Studio 👉 the differences between living in London, Tel Aviv, and New York

👉 what it's like to celebrate family birthdays for the whole month 👉 Ruthie's creepy way of being into Pilates... and so much more about Ruthie's life! 🤩 Follow Ruthie on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthieberber/

https://www.instagram.com/ruthieberber

Timestamps:

(00:00) Ruthie's Introduction

(00:52) Singing Journey

(03:27) Wedding Day and Love for Penguins

(05:41) Childhood and Family Background

(07:19) Experiencing London, Tel Aviv, and New York

(09:58) Writing and Reading Experiences

(16:50) Love for Harry Potter

(23:25) Other Interests and Hobbies

(30:54) Exploring the Fascination with Languages

(32:52) Celebrating Multiple Birthdays in a Family

(34:37) Musical Inspirations: Beyoncé and Adele

(38:55) Memorable Birthday Celebrations

(42:13) Lessons from Serving in the IDF

(46:48) Unforgettable Honeymoon in Japan

(50:04) The Struggle and Triumph of a First 10k Run

(52:45) The Therapeutic Power of Mandela's Color Therapy

(55:01) The Pursuit of Perfection

(57:02) Rapid Fire Questions

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Today my guest is Talia Basma, a community enthusiast, storyteller, contemporary author of diverse romances, poetess, activist, and blogger who hopes to inspire minorities of all backgrounds to use their stories and love of worlds to bring others together 🤩 From this episode, you'll know about: 👉 why Talia loves Tinker Bell 👉 Talia's ability to say "no" 👉 how Talia's brothers get what they want 👉 where's Talia's happy place 👉 what's Talia's romance novel about... and so much more about Talia's life! 🤩 Follow Talia on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/talia-basma/

https://www.instagram.com/taliabasma/

https://taliabasma.com/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Talia's Introduction

(00:44) Favorite Tales and Childhood Reading Experiences

(02:15) Impact of Reading on Personal Growth

(06:25) Journey of Writing Love Stories

(08:56) The Balance of Good and Bad in Life

(15:41) Personal Identity and Being True to Oneself

(23:42) Is Sarcasm a Defence Mechanism

(36:59) Backstory of Love Not Required

(43:21) Struggles of Writing and Balancing Life

(48:48) Unexpected Meeting with a Favorite Author

(56:15) Boycotting and Supporting Brands

(01:04:39) Creating a Five-Year Plan

(01:09:28) Rapid Fire Questions

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Today my guest is Patrick O’Keefe, a digital creator with 20+ years of experience in online communities, a happy father, an author of the Managing Online Forums book, a sucker for dark rides that move through physical spaces, and a Community Signal podcast host who lives in Hollywood 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 the backstory of Patrick's green wedding 👉 who's Patrick's favorite Cars movie character 👉 how Ghostbusters connected Patrick and his wife 👉 hip-hop influence on Patrick's life 👉 Patrick's home arcade collection... and so much more about Patrick's life! 🤩 Follow Patrick on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickokeefe/

https://www.instagram.com/patrickbokeefe

https://www.patrickokeefe.com/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Patrick's Introduction

(02:17) Insights from Netflix

(08:22) Childhood Memories and Family Background

(13:21) Influence of Hip Hop

(26:08) Love for Ghostbusters and Pop Culture

(32:39) Art of Thoughtful Gifting

(37:56) Constant Learning Process

(44:56) Life In Hollywood

(54:34) Rapid Fire Questions

(56:33) CNN Experience

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🤯 Is it possible to feel sane through the hard times?

🤝 How do connections with people help us find comfort?

🔒 Why does finding your unique definition of safety make you feel secure?

💪 What to do before fighting the world's challenges?

Let's find it out! 😏

Join Victoria Cumberbatch and Yurii Lazaruk in having deep conversations about things you might usually shut up about!

Connect with Viki and Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriamc/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Global Issues and Their Impact

(02:13) Balancing Personal Life and Global Concerns

(05:04) The Struggle of Feeling Safe and Secure

(07:00) The Realities of Global Conflict and Its Impact

(10:46) The Importance of Local Connection and Community

(12:46) Managing Personal Emotions Amidst Global Issues

(23:11) The Importance of Authenticity and Belonging

(35:23) Accepting Challenges and Moving Forward

This a totally different episode! Two amazing humans - Fihmiya Hamndan and Nicola Earle - came here to ask each other (and me) about their life stories! Check it out!🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 our tactics for being consistent 👉 the most memorable places we've been to 👉 where'd we take friends in places we live 👉 what our dream suppers are 👉 how'd we act at a party... and so much more about Fihmiya's, Nicola's, and Yurii's lives! 🤩

Check the Community Life episode with Fihmiya here:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-68-with-Fihmiya-Hamdan-e2ag9cn

Check the Community Life episode with Nicola here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-74-with-Nicola-Earle-e2camsk

Follow us on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fihmiyahamdan/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-ruth-earle/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction and Welcome

(01:52) Importance of Consistency

(05:57) Power of Collaboration Over Competition

(12:48) Feeling vs. Forcing

(14:44) The Most Interesting Places We've Been To

(28:46) Joy of Food and Shared Experiences

(38:05) Party Stories and Dance Floor Adventures

(41:50) Birth of Creative Projects

(59:06) Dinosaur or Pokemon?

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Today my guest is Luke Zimmer, a community builder and consultant who wants to create a better world online, an avid gardener, a former haver of chickens, a beekeeper, and a great person you’d love to talk to 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 the backstory of the chicken bowling 👉 what plants grow in Luke's garden 👉 connections between humans and nature 👉 how vindictive bees are 👉 what Luke chooses to forget and tries to forgive... and so much more about Luke's life! 🤩 Follow Luke on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lthzimmer/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Luke's Introduction

(00:39) The Story Behind Chicken Bowling

(02:08) Raising Chickens: From Chicks to Motherhood

(03:33) The Journey into Beekeeping

(06:46) Comparing Beekeeping and Chicken Raising

(12:39) The Origin of Skariphos Consulting

(15:34) Exploring the World of Gardening

(22:28) Understanding Self and Relationships

(34:21) The Impact of CliftonStrengths on Professional Journey

(40:46) Rapid-Fire Questions

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Today my guest is Jen Serrat, a passionate community builder who was Born in France, raised in Canada, studied in the US, worked in South Korea and Spain, lived 7 different countries, and who firmly believes that a key ingredient to success is people, and even built her wedding website on a community platform, and turned her guest list into community members 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 How Jen chose in what country to live next 👉 How many Karate medals Jen has 👉 Crazy engagement proposal story 👉 Jen's relationships with the German language 👉 What compliments Jen received from a South Korean colleague... and so much more about Jen's life! 🤩 Follow Jen on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenserrat/

https://www.instagram.com/lejendiary

Timestamps:

(00:00) Jen's Introduction

(02:09) Choosing the Next Destination for Living

(05:00) Language Learning Adventures

(09:01) Cultural Differences and Experiences

(16:32) Family Background and Influence

(27:42) Embracing Competition and Overcoming Fears

(33:17) An Emotional-Rollercoaster Engagement Story

(41:45) The Other Side of the Engagement Story

(49:11) Cultural Appreciation: Japan and South Korea

(53:05) Teaching Experiences Abroad

(55:02) Rapid Fire Questions

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Today my guest is Said Saddouk, The Facilitainer, Multipontealite, who is a great person to talk to and one of the most creative people I know 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what Said likes the most about the Powerpuff Girls 👉 the backstory of Said's Lego head cookie jar 👉 why Said prefers not to shave his face fully 👉 the power of visuals in Said's life 👉 if Said finished a 100 daily drawings book... and so much more about Said's life! 🤩 Follow Said on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/said-saddouk/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Said's Introduction

(00:52) Exploring the Meaning of Name

(04:01) Language Learning Struggles

(06:16) The Role of Grades in Education

(10:10) Childhood Memories and Being the Youngest in Class

(17:16) Superheroes and Cartoons

(23:10) Power of Visuals in Learning and Life

(31:24) Journey of Self-Improvement

(32:37) Art of Making Things Look Easy

(38:46) Struggle of Starting and Stopping

(42:59) Emotional Side of Life

(50:36) Backstory of the Lego Head Cookie Jar

(54:24) Fun of Playfulness

(55:57) Rapid Fire Questions

(59:41) Importance of Alpacas and Llamas

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Today my guest is Beth McIntyre, a Community Director for Bevy and CMX, joke lover, travel writer, as Blake Ethridge once said, a lightning bolt of energy, passion, business focus, and creativity, and a person who impacted my professional life very much because of hiring me for conducting an audit for the CMX community without even knowing me well! 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what jokes does Beth like 👉 how traveling impacted Beth's life 👉 why did Beth stop her travel writer career 👉 backstory of Beth's famous tiger shirt 👉 what makes Beth dance and cry... and so much more about Beth's life! 🤩 Follow Beth on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethmcintyre/

https://twitter.com/iambethmcintyre

Timestamps:

(00:00) Beth's Introduction

(00:42) Experience as a New Parent

(02:39) New Year Resolutions and Goals

(04:23) Love for Sushi

(05:41) Childhood and Parents

(06:55) Journey as a Travel Writer

(09:07) Transition from Journaling to Letter Writing

(16:18) Experience as a Public Speaker

(21:03) Love for the Rocky Mountains

(23:07) Travel Experiences

(26:29) Finding Adventure in Everyday Life

(28:16) The Challenges of Settling Down

(31:16) Starting a Street Party in Siem Reap

(34:40) The Art of Cross Stitching

(40:36) The Love for Biking and Picnics

(44:13) The Experience of Eating Unusual Foods

(46:41) Rapid Fire Questions #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Today my guest is Akash Agrawal, a Community builder by passion and profession, avid storyteller, meditator, violin player, and one of the nicest humans in the community world who’s always just a ping away 🤩

From this episode, you'll know: 👉 why Akash started learning Spanish

👉 what would Akash ask his sister and never parents

👉 Akash's passion for World of Warcraft

👉 how Akash has fun with friends

👉 why Akash likes voice messages more than text... and so much more about Akash's life! 🤩

Follow Akash on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/akash21j94/

https://twitter.com/Akash_2106

https://www.instagram.com/akash4232

Timestamps:

(00:00) Akash's Introduction

(02:33) The Desire to Learn New Languages

(05:54) Family Dynamics and Relationships

(11:25) The Art of Conversation and Understanding

(15:56) Reflecting on Gaming and Community Building

(26:12) Childhood Memories and Personal Growth

(30:17) Being Childlike with Friends

(34:35) Understanding Cultural Differences

(40:17) The Challenges of Text Communication

(42:24) Feelings While Playing Violin

(52:55) Emotional Responses and Coping Mechanisms

(59:24) Rapid Fire Questions #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Today my guest is Michelle Sims, a global community, events, and marketing expert who has a passion for empowering women, an avid traveler, a Behind the Community podcast host, and a people-connector who loves to inspire curiosity and collaboration 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how Michelle feels about the "Michelle" song by The Beatles 👉 why did Michelle fall in love with Greece

👉 what is Michelle's favorite gelato flavor

👉 history behind the matching tattoos with her best friend

👉 what dog Michelle would love to have... and so much more about Michelle's life! 🤩 Follow Michelle on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesims4/

https://www.instagram.com/miishellina/

https://twitter.com/michellesims_?lang=en

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction and Guest Welcome

(01:42) Michelle's Love for Travel and Greece

(07:42) Lifechanging Journey After Leaving Australia

(09:46) Differences between Sydney and London

(13:51) Michelle's Family Background

(18:58) Friendship with Kate and The Story of Matching Tattoos

(24:16) Starting the 'Behind the Community' Podcast

(28:15) Challenging Self-Love and Confidence

(30:58) Love for Dogs and Pet Care

(34:32) Fun Activities and Hobbies

(35:29) Importance of Consistency in Life

(38:13) The Story Behind Instagram Handle

(40:51) Interest in Football and Ice Skating

(44:11) Building and Maintaining Connections

(45:54) Rapid Fire Questions #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Today my guest is Laura Zug, a community strategist with a passion for starting meaningful movements and an intensely optimistic natural connector with an insatiably curious mind 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what Laura loves the most about French 👉 how Laura feels about New Year's resolutions 👉 if Laura is an early bird 👉 how Laura felt when her son moved to a college apartment 👉 what Laura loves the most about pilates... and so much more about Laura's life! 🤩 Follow Laura on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurazug/

https://www.instagram.com/lauraczug/

https://twitter.com/mission2mvt

https://www.facebook.com/laura.zug.39

Timestamps:

(00:00) Laura's Introduction

(01:25) Exchange Program Experience

(06:53) Parents and Their Influence

(11:06) Challenging Journey

(21:38) Energy and What Fuels It

(29:02) Morning Routine

(31:40 Prescription to Get a Dog

(35:28) New Year's Resolutions

(38:03) Appreciating People in Life

(43:33) The Joy of Summer Camp

(48:24) Close Friends and Reading Habits

(49:28) Rapid Fire Questions #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Today my guest is Joel Primack, a community-focused creator and consultant, the host of the community-led growth show, and an ambitious and action-oriented workout fan who loves Lake Michigan’s view on Chicago 🤩

From this episode, you'll know: 👉 Joel's love of lions 👉 how often does Joel have calls with his mom 👉 what songs are on Joel's angry teenage vibes playlist 👉 Joel's 9-years-of-Latin journey 👉 how Joel makes time for himself... and so much more about Joel's life! 🤩

Follow Joel on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-primack/

https://twitter.com/jprimack25

https://www.facebook.com/joel.primack.1

Timestamps:

(00:00) Joel's Introduction

(02:28) Love for Lake Michigan's View

(05:51) Joel's Family Life

(10:26) Career and Ambitions

(16:52) Approach to Anger Management

(24:34) Views on Personal Changes and Growth

(34:06) Role of Music in Personal Life

(35:57) Experiencing Shows Solo vs. with Friends

(37:04) Unpredictability of Life

(40:23) Journey of Learning Latin

(47:07) Love for Lions and Lion King

(49:54) Importance of Self-Care and Personal Time

(54:23) Rapid Fire Questions

(58:03) The Origin and Journey of Hosting a Podcast

#community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Today my guest is Brittney Aston, also known as Brittney Chantelle, a community manager with such a huge and diverse life and professional experience, from military service to sales and program management, from DJing to a music artist with over 2 million Spotify streams 🤩

From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how Brittney felt when her grandmother called to tell she saw her on TV

👉 the backstory of the Moonroof song

👉 how astrology impacts Brittney's life

👉 Brittney's favorite Nickelodeon cartoon

👉 how Brittney learns to unlearn things... and so much more about Brittney's life! 🤩

Follow Brittney on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittneyaston/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rttieBAJBZ91CAem8ENo1?si=6F6GB8-yQYyORnFQDN3lEg&nd=1&dlsi=6bc5ec77e6fa447b

https://www.instagram.com/brittneychantele

https://twitter.com/B_Chantele

Timestamps:

00:00 Brittney's Introduction

01:09 The Moonroof's backstory

09:50 Riding or Singing in the Shower

17:55 Belief in Serendipity and the Universe

22:21 Brittney's Childhood Memories

28:34 Challenges with Parents and Football Passion

32:21 Impact of Fibromyalgia on Life

37:34 The Power of Music in Healing

41:00 Brittney's Favorite Cartoons

46:09 The Story Behind the First Tattoo

50:32 The Art of Unlearning

54:34 The Vision of Being a Performer

56:25 The Decision to Join the Military

01:00:58 Rapid Fire Questions

#community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

What to do if your joke isn't working, the 15-minute rule, transform your phone from taskmaster into tool, how to approach your LinkedIn's about section, why you should play chess - that's what I learned this week! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩

Connect with Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

👉 Community Life with Nicola Earle:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-74-with-Nicola-Earle-e2camsk

👉 Freelance Sucks with Viktor Nesterenko:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks/episodes/Freelance-Sucks-1-with-Viktor-Nesterenko-e1v8lk2

👉 Manoush Zomorodi's TED Talk:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c73Q8oQmwzo

👉 Freelance Thrive with Vanessa Raath:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9am-works/episodes/How-to-win-more-deals-by-optimizing-communications--Ep--40-with-Vanessa-Raath-e2cbtsr

👉 Community Life with Richard Millington:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-75-with-Richard-Millington-e2cklat

Connect with those amazing people I've mentioned:

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-ruth-earle/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktorn/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/said-saddouk/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/manoush-zomorodi-33904bb/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessaraath/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-millington-5a32782/

Today my guest is Richard Millington, the founder of FeverBee, a football fan, and a published community author who loves data but still may get bored during a photo shoot 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 when Richard found out that Santa was not as real as they said 👉 the backstory of Richard's around-the-world trip 👉 what was Richard's favorite Counter-Strike map 👉 the difference between Richard's personal and professional life 👉 what can make Richard lose his voice... and so much more about Richard's life! 🤩 Follow Richard on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-millington-5a32782/

https://www.facebook.com/RichardMillington

https://twitter.com/RichMillington

https://www.instagram.com/rich_millington/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Richard's Introduction

(01:03) Helicopter Ride and Dubai Visit

(04:46) Around the World Trip

(09:14) Reflections on Travel and Cultural Experiences

(16:03) Santa Claus and Family Holidays

(19:14) Professional vs. Personal Life

(27:30) Repetitive Work and Ironing Clothes

(31:00) The Minimalist Lifestyle and Attachment to Possessions

(40:34) The Impact of Sports and Football Fandom

(44:58) The Influence of Gaming and the Counter-Strike Experience

(51:09) The Meaning of Home and the Importance of Safety

(51:44) Rapid Fire Questions

(54:03) The Love for Chess and Its Impact #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

🎭 What are the cultural differences in approaching DEI?

🤯 How can DEI make people different instead of equal?

🎡 The performative nature of DEI in the Western/US context.

🤗 How to nurture genuine DEI (hint: human connections and friendship).

Let's find it out! 😏

Join Victoria Cumberbatch and Yurii Lazaruk in having deep conversations about things you might usually shut up about!

Connect with Viki and Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriamc/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction and Topic Overview

(01:42) Personal Perspectives on DEI

(05:16) Understanding DEI from Different Cultural Backgrounds

(18:06) Exploring the Concept of Equity

(23:45) The Importance of Understanding and Empathy in DEI

(32:22) The Power of Genuine Interest and Friendship

(36:18) The Reality of Public Speaking Opportunities

(43:02) Moving from Performative DEI to Genuine DEI

Today my guest is Nicola Earle, a techno and cats fan, a creative community and engagement strategist, a mom of two boys (and 2 cats) who loves drawing and crafting, a generalist, and a great person who can get a smile out of anyone 🤩

From this episode, you'll know: 👉 why Nicola is a charismatic social chameleon 👉 how Nicola fell in love with electronic music 👉 who does better photos - Nicola or her husband 👉 why Morticia is Nicola's favorite character in the Addams family 👉 who's Nicola's best friend ever... and so much more about Nicola's life! 🤩 Follow Nicola on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-ruth-earle/

https://www.instagram.com/nicola_r_e

https://www.facebook.com/nicola.livesley

Timestamps:

(00:00) Nicola's Introduction

(02:31) Why Nicola's a Social Chameleon

(05:09) Nicola's Parents and Family Values

(12:58) Pet Stories and Love for Cats

(16:32) Nicola's Passion for Techno Music

(19:48) Memorable Party Experiences

(23:39) The Art of Taking Good Photos

(24:58) Travel Memories and Souvenirs

(27:20) Challenging Personal Goals for 2024

(28:43) Balancing Work and Personal Life

(38:26) The Joy of Board Games #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Aim to help junior experts, what really damages a kid, positioning of a freelancer in corporates, earn resources for a community, not defend, and what it takes to become friends with British people - that's what I learned this week! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩

Connect with Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

👉 Freelance Thrive with Bastian Gruber:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9am-works/episodes/Freelance-Thrive-4-with-Bastian-Gruber-e1vuua1

👉 TED Radio Hour's episode with Becky Kennedy:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QRaVIByyN8MBhwPrLoPNY?si=811f74ca58964914

Becky Kennedy's TED talk:

https://www.ted.com/talks/becky_kennedy_the_single_most_important_parenting_strategy

👉 Freelance Sucks with Irina Rokosz:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks/episodes/Why-and-how-to-position-yourself-as-a-problem-solver---Ep--39-with-Irina-Rokosz-e2c2b15

👉 Laura Nestler's CMX speech "The Community Growth Engine: How Duolingo Scaled to 90 Courses and 300M Users":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5h79SwDcFU

👉 Community Life with Francisco Opazo:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-73-with-Francisco-Opazo-e2c1bu3

Connect with those amazing people I've mentioned:

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bastiangruber/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/drbecky/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessysantana/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauranestler/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bpmexplained/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankopazo/

Today I have a conversation with Francisco Opazo, a Digital Demand Generation and Growth Jedi, a Happy husband and father, and a Community strategist and architect who is building Led by Community 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what was the best gift Francisco ever received👉 in what language does Francisco count 👉 what is the difference between Chile and the UK 👉 why Francisco loves FIFA World Cups 👉 what role Francisco's older brother played in childhood... and so much more about Francisco's life! 🤩 Follow Francisco on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/frankopazo/

https://www.facebook.com/francisco.andres.opazo.caceres

https://www.instagram.com/frankopazo/

https://twitter.com/frankopazo1

Timestamps:

(00:00) Francisco's Introduction

(03:40) Language Learning and Personal Growth

(04:42) How To Find Time To Learn

(06:12) Family Background and Childhood

(10:10) How It Feels To Be a Middle Brother

(13:24) Moving to the UK and Cultural Differences

(21:03) Passion for Football and Favorite Teams

(24:19) Daily Habits and Routines

(25:44) Love for Star Wars and Personal Philosophy

(28:10) Building Relationships Across the Globe

(36:59) The Impact of Faith

(42:57) Maintaining Mental Health

(44:11) The Journey of Fatherhood

(48:41) The Art of Focus #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Why improve your skills, 3 rules of 3 to be understood, how to feel at home everywhere, what asking for help means, and how much time to invest in your brand - that's what I learned this week! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩

Connect with Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

👉 Freelance Thrive with Dan Kuida:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vthsi87AdbM

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9am-works/episodes/Applying-military-skills-to-tech-leadership--Ep--27-with-Dan-Kuida-e288ili

👉 Alan Alda's video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWQmKtzxa9I

👉 Community Life with Lou Branscomb:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKdePrH8hKA

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-72-with-Lou-Branscomb-e2bna8p

👉 Link to the IMDb listing of "The Boy, The Mole, The Fox, and The Horse":

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt22667880/

👉 Freelance Sucks with Ido Rann:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHjTHZXSF-s

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks/episodes/Doing-CEOs-and-admins-work-while-being-a-freelancer--Ep--38-with-Ido-Rann-e2bn4ep

Connect with those amazing people I've mentioned:

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dankuida/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fihmiyahamdan/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachsadiq/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-branscomb/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/idorann/

Today my guest is Lou Branscomb, a great Community Operations, Technology, Moderation, and Management expert, a creator of the Communisaurus, an avid hiker and parks visitor who changed my life after saying once that you don’t have to finish every book you start 🤩
From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how Lou felt when she entered a new house after being 6 months on the road 👉 what Lou thinks about perfection 👉 why the Bryce Canyon National Park is the most special place for Lou 👉 what are Lou's relationships with chocolate 👉 how Lou feels while playing piano... and so much more about Lou's life! 🤩
Follow Lou on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-branscomb/ https://www.instagram.com/elbranscomb75/
Timestamps:
(00:00) Lou's Introduction (00:42) Journey of Personal Belongings (02:17) Childhood Memories and Imagination (05:31) Aspirations of Writing a Book (07:39) Concept of Home and Moving (16:27) Struggles with Perfectionism (22:20) Helping Others vs. Receiving Help (40:07) Love for National Parks and Travelling (56:39) Relationships with Chocolate
#community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Using kids as an excuse, what great leaders sacrifice, see freelancing as a business, the perfect family harmony, and being okay with leaving money on the table - that's what I learned this week! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩

Connect with Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

👉 Community Life with Andrew Claremont:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-71-with-Andrew-Claremont-e2bdgko

👉 Simon Sinek's TED Talk:

https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_why_good_leaders_make_you_feel_safe

👉 Freelance Thrive with Adam Faulkner:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9am-works/episodes/Why-treat-freelancing-as-a-business--Ep--37-with-Adam-Faulkner-e2bedsg

👉 Freelance Sucks with Tom Kozacinski:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks/episodes/Freelance-Sucks-9-with-Tom-Kozacinski-e21ufpd

Connect with those amazing people I've mentioned:

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymci/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfaulkner/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomislav-kozacinski/

Today my guest is Andrew Claremont, a no-code professional geek, a Pokemon expert, an amateur dad, and a community professional who builds stuff🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 if Andrew ever goes outside without sunglasses 👉 why Andrew loves nature 👉 how Andrew feels when he sees fireworks 👉 if Andrew still uses his kid as an alarm clock 👉 what's Andrew's favorite homemade dessert... and so much more about Andrew's life! 🤩 Follow Andrew on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymci/

https://twitter.com/andymci

https://www.facebook.com/amcilwain.andymci

Timestamps

00:00 Andrew's Introduction
00:28 The Sunglasses Story
03:04 The Story Behind Andrew's Last Name
06:01 Andrew's Family Background
08:04 Andrew's Love for Community and Retail
11:28 Andrew's Childhood Memories and First Family Computer
18:56 Andrew's Interest in World History
26:43 Andrew's Love for Nature and Family Trips
32:47 Andrew's Parenting Style and Activities with His Daughter
36:26 Andrew's Love for Homemade Desserts

#community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

How to increase your rates, the power of collaboration, a beauty that's hard to see, how music influences your mood, and creating while having fun - that's what I learned this week! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩

Connect with Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

👉 Freelance Sucks with Anthony Muhye:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks/episodes/How-to-be-confident-in-your-hourly-rates--Ep--30-with-Anthony-Muhye-e28vurv

👉 Community Life with Jess Hobbs:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-70-with-Jess-Hobbs-e2b3mi1

👉 Link to the Andrew Huberman's podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gveDhZW-rUk

👉 Freelance Thrive with Said Saddouk:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9am-works/episodes/How-to-stand-out-as-a-freelancer-by-having-fun--Ep--36-with-Said-Saddouk-e2b3cje

Connect with those amazing people I've mentioned:

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymuhye/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesshobbs/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/said-saddouk/

Today my guest is Jess Hobbs, a Community Architect and Storyteller, an artistic idea generator and maker, an avid hiker, a solo parent who loves exploring the outdoors and camping with her kid, and a deeply interesting person to talk to 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what happens when a “Soccer mom mode” activated 👉 does Jess believe in fate 👉 what's Jess's favorite form of art 👉 does Jess always have a goal while going outside 👉 why Jess loves fire... and so much more about Jess's life! 🤩 Follow Jess on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesshobbs/

https://www.facebook.com/jess.hobbs

https://www.instagram.com/jesshobbs

https://twitter.com/jesshobbs Timestamps:
(00:00) Jess's Introduction
(00:36) Soccer Mom Mode Activation
(01:43) Parenting and Playtime
(06:59) Family Background and Childhood
(12:52) The Love for Art
(14:20) The TweetHouse Project with Third-graders
(19:12) Impact of Art on Personal Transformation
(22:32) The Role of Fate and Awareness
(24:04) The Fascination with Fire
(28:01) The Process of Creating Art
(30:32) The Role of Food in Artistic Collaboration
(33:54) The Love for Miles Morales
(38:31) The Joy of Outdoor Activities
(47:14) The Charm of Going Nowhere in Particular
#community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Ask stupid questions, humanize yourself to survive, push every button in new software, make the needed stuff seen, and collect good things about you - that's what I learned this week! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩

Connect with Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

👉 Freelance Thrive with Mario Prada:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9am-works/episodes/How-to-get-the-most-value-from-a-mentor--Ep--35-Mario-Prada-e2aph0p

👉 Andrew Huberman's podcast with Chris Voss:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8CHXefn7B4

👉 Community Life with Chris Miles:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-69-with-Chris-Miles-e2apllj

👉 Freelance Sucks with Victoria Cumberbatch:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks/episodes/Planning-or-doing---what-to-start-with---Ep--25-with-Victoria-Cumberbatch-e27kag9

Connect with those amazing people I've mentioned:

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariosilvaprada/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophervoss/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-miles-dmm/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/said-saddouk/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriamc/

Today my guest is Chris Miles, who has such a passion for video games and chatting with friends that he decided to make "creating games" and "getting to know people" his career, my Japanese language Duolingo quests buddy, and an amazing person to talk to and have fun with 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 why Chris's nickname is Digital Monkey Master 👉 how Chris discovered a sweet pizza 👉 what inspires Chris to create games 👉 Chris's DJing experience and passion for music 👉 what a huge role Chris's mom plays in his life... and so much more about Chris's life! 🤩 Follow Chris on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-miles-dmm/

https://twitter.com/ChrisMilesDMM #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Turn off notifications, the power of mindset, the worst thing in content creation, 4 questions to grow, and making an impact your way - that's what I learned this week! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩

Connect with Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

👉 Freelance Thrive with Eryn Peters:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9am-works/episodes/Freelance-Thrive-5-with-Eryn-Peters-e203tpj

👉 Freelance Sucks with Slobodan Gajic:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks/episodes/Freelance-Sucks-5-with-Slobodan-Gaji-e20410o

👉 Link to the "The Million-Dollar, One-Person Business" book by Elaine Pofeldt:

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/34915571

👉 Community Life with Fihmiya Hamdan:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-68-with-Fihmiya-Hamdan-e2ag9cn

Connect with those amazing people I've mentioned:

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/erynpeters/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slobodan-gajic/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainepofeldt/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/fihmiyahamdan/

Today my guest is Fihmiya Hamdan, a passionate baker, an educator with 10+ years of experience, always a curious learner, a Community manager, strategist and advisor, and an ultimate super connector 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 if Fihmiya had ever been called on stage at a comedy show 👉 a backstory of Fihmiya's bakery 👉 what Fihmiya learned from traveling quite a bit 👉 who's Fihmiya's favorite movie character 👉 is there anything Fihmiya can't talk with her mom about ... and so much more about Fihmiya's life! 🤩

Follow Fihmiya on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/fihmiyahamdan/

https://www.facebook.com/fihmiya.hamdan.5

https://twitter.com/FihmiyaHamdan #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Non-negotiable time for your priorities, The Community Manager's Manifesto, make wise decisions now, why jump into something new, glide in and glide out of a workday - that's what I learned this week! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩

Connect with Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

👉 Freelance Thrive with Shea Karssing:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9am-works/episodes/How-to-be-productive--not-just-busy--Ep--34-with-Shea-Karssing-e2a6r6k

👉 Tim McDonald's post about the Community Manager's Manifesto:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/timamcdonald/overlay/51005971/single-media-viewer/

👉 Community Life with Aaron White:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-67-with-Aaron-White-e2a767j

👉 Link to the Illuminate book:

https://www.amazon.com/Illuminate-Through-Speeches-Stories-Ceremonies/dp/1101980168/

👉 Freelance Sucks with Florian Gamper:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks/episodes/Financial-buffer-as-a-key-to-choosing-successful-projects--Ep--24-with-Florian-Gamper-e27it2o

Connect with those amazing people I've mentioned:

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheakarssing/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/timamcdonald/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholascicero/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nataliemarsan/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesshobbs/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyduarte/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarontwhite/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/floriangamper/

Today I have a conversation with Aaron White, a trivia nerd, an avid runner, a community and communications professional with 20 years of experience who believes in openness and transparency and has learned to be comfortable reveling in his love of geeky things! 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 had Aaron ever driven a lawn mower to visit a neighbor 👉 how Aaron feels about minivan road trips👉 who is Aaron's favorite Star Wars character 👉 why does Aaron want to visit all the US states 👉 what's something Aaron has recently said “no” to... and so much more about Aaron's life! 🤩 Follow Aaron on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/aarontwhite/ #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

🤔 Are community builders thinking about themselves more than about the industry and others? 🤑 How do we translate feelings into metrics to present to CEOs and founders? 🎡 Why are we reinventing the community vocabulary wheel instead of building upon existing knowledge? 🤓 How do community builders collaborate to establish more opportunities instead of fighting for existing small amounts of clients? Let's find it out! 😏 Join Victoria Cumberbatch and Yurii Lazaruk in having deep conversations about things you might usually shut up about! Connect with Viki and Yurii on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoriamc/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

Lessons from dog showings, a from-birth-rules-book, choose projects with head and heart, not equal but mutual relationships, and why to have some me-time - that's what I learned this week! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩

Connect with Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

Check out the full conversations and articles I've learned from:

👉 Community Life with Heather Wendt:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-66-with-Heather-Wendt-e29tir7

👉 Freelance Sucks with Christine Vallaure:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks/episodes/Freelance-Sucks-7-with-Christine-Vallaure-e204f4m

👉 Huberman Lab Podcast with Dr. Paul Conti

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Z4Y2HFj4l03EYRRp5ExwF?si=685f2c4c09224427

👉 Freelance Thrive with Vanessa Henry Epstein:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9am-works/episodes/How-to-kickstart-your-daily-positive-mindset--Ep--33-with-Vanessa-Henry-Epstein-e29uo75

Connect with those amazing people I've mentioned:

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmwendt/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/viktorn/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/slawa-gladkov/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinevallaure/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-epstein/

Today my guest is Heather Wendt, who knows how to bring the maximum value to customers through relationships and empathy, a mother of 7 (2 sons, 3 cats, and 2 dogs), the chem girl, and a great person to have an open conversation with 🤩

From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how did Heather feel while holding a baby bear 👉 what Heather's sense of humor looks like👉 Heather's dog-showing experience 👉 what songs Heather's radio station might have had 👉 what is Heather's favorite episode of Mythbuster... and so much more about Heather's life! 🤩

Follow Heather on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmwendt/

https://www.facebook.com/heather.wendt.92 #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Freelancing is not for everyone, cross-fit at home, cartoons are inspirational, where to find great programming tutorials, remember about having rest and developing skills! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩

Connect with Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

Check out the full conversations and articles I've learned from:

👉 Freelance Thrive with Elina Jutelyte:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9am-works/episodes/How-a-community-shapes-a-freelancing-journey--Ep--32-with-Elina-Jutelyte-e29i3k2

👉 Community Life with Jephtah Abu:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-65-with-Jephtah-Abu-e29jt7j

👉 Link to w3 schools website:

https://www.w3schools.com/

👉 Freelance Sucks with Dimitri Abalenkov:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks/episodes/Freelance-Sucks-8-with-Dimitri-Abalenkov-e21nh0a

Connect with those amazing people I've mentioned:

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/elina-jutelyte/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/hmwendt/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshana-bloom/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jephtahabu/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/dimitriabalenkov/

Today my guest is Jephtah Abu, one of the greatest people in the Community World who deeply cares about people and their stories and amplifies voices that aren’t given enough attention, who transformed his passion into helping young experts in Africa to get jobs and be paid according to their skills by creating Talentpoel, and Jeph is the first person who ever interviewed me in English about what Life as a Community Manager in Ukraine during the war feels like 🤩

From this episode, you'll know: 👉 when was the last time Jeph did DJing 👉 who was the first person in Jeph's life to have important conversations with 👉 what is the difference for Jeph between network and friends 👉 how talking to people influenced Jeph's life 👉 why Jeph loves cartoons... and so much more about Jeph's life! 🤩

Follow Jeph on social media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jephtahabu/

https://twitter.com/jephtaha_ #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Rules can be broken, a coffee chat as a podcast, help non-clients, an endless cycle of feeling unworthy, and the hardest part is to start! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩

Connect with Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

Check out the full conversations and articles I've learned from:

👉 Community Life with Kerri Williams:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-64-with-Kerri-Williams-e29ar4r

👉 Said Saddouk's post:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/said-saddouk_isnt-every-virtual-coffee-chat-you-have-activity-7108405234019770368-j7fu

👉 Freelance Sucks with David Leuliette:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks/episodes/Freelance-Sucks-11-with-David-Leuliette-e235rfe

👉 Link to Jay Shetty's podcast with Joe Dispenza:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7sUWwHugg8

👉 Freelance Thrive conversation with Balazs Beres:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9am-works/episodes/Creating-an-online-learning-course-from-0-to-1-Ep--31-with-Balazs-Beres-e29aiei

Connect with those amazing people I've mentioned:

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerri-williams-7331659/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/said-saddouk/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-leuliette/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/shettyjay/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/balazs-beres/

Today my guest is Kerri Williams, a Digital Experience & Community Strategy Consultant, a mother of three - 2 kids and a dog, an owner of a bookstagram and a dogstagram accounts, and a great person to talk to 🤩

From this episode, you'll know: 👉 if Kerri has ice cream for breakfast only on birthdays 👉 the story behind Kerri's bookstagram account 👉 why Kerri likes working on “do-over” projects 👉 Kerri's Date Night - Steak Night tradition with her husband 👉 is it possible for Kerri to go completely offline... and so much more about Kerri's life! 🤩

Follow Kerri on social media:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerri-williams-7331659/

https://medium.com/@kerri.williams

https://www.instagram.com/kdubya00/ #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

Please Linkedin's algorithm, crazy similarity between people and mice, find time for yourself, fast fashion monetizes the equal rights movement, and stay calm whatever what! Find out more about it in this episode! 🤩

Connect with Yurii on Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk/

Check out the full conversations and articles I've learned from:

👉 Freelance Thrive with Anthony Muhye:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/9am-works/episodes/How-being-a-LinkedIn-creator-boosts-your-freelancers-career--Ep--30-with-Anthony-Muhye-e28vuki

👉 Huberman Lab podcast with David Linden:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29n0WG317tM

👉 Freelance Sucks with Tom Kozacinski:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freelance-sucks/episodes/Freelance-Sucks-9-with-Tom-Kozacinski-e21ufpd

👉 Link to Carolyn Zick's post:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/carolyn-zick_crochet-can-only-be-made-by-human-hands-activity-7102410281040941056-QT2Z

And the article she shared:

https://www.greenamerica.org/unraveling-fashion-industry/fast-fair-fashion

👉 Community Life conversation with Will Chase:

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/communiverse/episodes/Community-Life-63-with-Will-Chase-e291nfk

Connect with those amazing people I've mentioned:

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymuhye/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-huberman/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/company/tom-kozacinski/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-zick/

⭐️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/willbchase/