Podcasts about building real community

Business owner to business owner, can we just take a moment to have a conversation about running a business during these heavy times? Between the constant news cycle and everything that's happening in the world and in our personal lives, I want to take a moment to remind you to trust yourself. You know what's best for you, especially as we navigate life right now. I want to share a little about my time with CNN during some really dark and difficult times and how that experience shaped how I care for my nervous system now. I'll touch on the responsibilities we face as content creators and business owners and why it's important to listen to your gut when deciding what to share. I also have a quick win to help you keep your content human and transparent, even when things aren't perfect behind the scenes, because I think we all need it right now.In this episode we'll be covering:An honest discussion about the realities of maintaining a business when the world is on fire.The emotional toll and impact on our mental health from news overload.Following your instincts when it comes to posting content and promoting your business.How to handle expectations and public pressure when it comes to speaking out. Managing within your personal capacity and protecting your mental wellbeing.Quick win for posting content right now: less polished, personal perspectives and lived experiences that lean into transparency and belonging. Featured content in this episode:Shannonmckinstrie: The content actually growing accounts right nowRecommended episodes:Episode 67: The Importance of Belonging on Social MediaEpisode 74: How to Humanize Your Account When You Feel Stuck in Business ModeEpisode 77: Simple B-Roll and Strong Hooks for Low-Effort, High-Impact Instagram ContentEpisode 95: Building Real Community with Stories and Shared MomentsSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response) Join me in the Reels Lab! Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Connect with me on Instagram!

The theme for today's episode is familiarity. We all love familiarity, it's comforting, it feels safe, and it gives us a sense of belonging, which has a huge impact on your online presence. We'll look at real examples from creators that cultivate this sense of familiarity through scenarios, locations, and identifiers, making their audience instantly feel seen and at home. We'll also discuss the viral 2016 Instagram trend and the psychology behind why we tend to gravitate towards scenarios we recognize. In this episode we'll be covering:Making your content feel familiar to your audience and the impact it has on trust and engagement.The emotional safety and belonging that comes from familiar relationships, and how to evoke a similar feeling through your content.The role that nostalgia and simpler times plays in content right now, reminiscing about significant or everyday moments and the feelings that it creates.Why familiarity works in content, attracting and retaining viewers, offering connection and belonging.How to create familiarity in your content with trial reels, identifiers, and crafting scenarios that are relevant to everyday and lived experiences.Featured content in this episode:Inside Edition Interview on YouTubeKay.harike: Stranger Things New Years Eve PartySmillagrundholm: One day closer…Everythingemili: New taco night favAshroedl: Road trip and 2016 playlistEverydaywithmandy: Mom to momShannonmckinstrie: 2016 Trend PostRecommended episodes:Episode 081: Your Next Powerful Piece of Content is Already on Your PhoneEpisode 085: Start Thinking Like a Marketer So People See Themselves in Your ContentEpisode 087: How to Get New Followers on Instagram: Trial Reels, Bios, and More!Episode 091: Here's What Good Content Will Look Like in 2026Episode 095: Building Real Community with Stories and Shared MomentsSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response) Join me in the Reels Lab! Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Connect with me on Instagram!

I've said this before, we're going back to basics when it comes to creating content online. In this AI age we are craving memorable content that connects us and feels human, content that feels real and tangible. There's an increasing trend for an analog lifestyle, we'll explore what those trends look like with lots of examples (all linked below!) and how I plan to incorporate this into my own content in 2026. We'll talk about how the viral Topgolf story ended and what viral unplanned moments can teach us about belonging online. We'll also discuss how important your retention rates are and why community interactions are key to engagement and growth.In this episode we'll be covering:Reframing trendy content, especially if you feel anti-trend and don't want to follow along.Getting people to interact with your posts and how I get so many comments.Creating content that makes people feel connected and like they belong somewhere.Why the analog trend is working so well right now and how to start incorporating it into your own content plan.How to hold audience attention, and increase retention rates and watch time with current trends.Featured content in this episode:Shannonmckinstrie: Topgolf breakdownTravelingtoretirement: Our number one money rule as a married coupleProfessorcorporate: Ways to call people stupid at workSatmasterclass: WritingAmbitiouslyalexa: January journal prompts Wordsof_emmaheaphy: Journaling on screenAskbridgetteg: Boyfriend instruction manualTheselfhelpplanner: Four goals you need for 2026Vuongdusti: Media I've been consuming instead of doomscrollingCheesegal: You let your kids pick the menuTahirashome: 10 Things we did to makeRecommended episodes:Episode 067: The Importance of Belonging on Social MediaEpisode 088: Find Your Content Rhythm and Build a Simple Content StrategyEpisode 090: How You're Going to Become Really Good at Content Creation in 2026 (Part 2)Episode 092: This is the Era of Experiences and BelongingEpisode 096: Building Real Community with Stories and Shared MomentsSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response) Join me in the Reels Lab! Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Connect with me on Instagram!

Let's kick off the new year with a little fun as I share some TikTok's that had me laughing out loud. We'll dive into why these viral moments were such a hit and we're bringing it all back to community because this year we want to create content that truly connects by sharing real journeys and moments. I hope this episode reminds you that social media success starts with community and being you. So take a breath and join me for a light but meaningful start to the year.In this episode we'll be covering:The importance of building a community on social media that sticks with you long after the initial journey ends.Sharing personal journeys and moments online helps bond with your audience, creating loyal followers.Viral videos that showcase a vibrant and engaged community rallying around a shared moment. Sharing fresh perspectives and behind-the-scenes moments.Pivoting your content doesn't have to mean losing your audience.Getting active in comment sections and using stories to spark genuine interaction.Featured content in this episode:_tatianaforbesViral TopgolfFixed for LoganRecommended episodes:Episode 076: Create Content That Makes Them Want to Keeping Coming BackEpisode 082: How to Get New (and Old!) Followers to Binge Your ContentEpisode 091: My Personal Predictions for Instagram in 2026Episode 092: This is the Era of Experiences and BelongingEpisode 093: The Instagram Algorithm is Not the Villain: Being More Intentional with Your ContentEpisode 094: You Want Your Content to Fit Your Life, Not Become Your LifeSend a message!If you use the send a message option above, be sure to include your email address if you would like a reply! (Please allow 3-5 business days for a response) Join me in the Reels Lab! Love this conversation? Make sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode. Connect with me on Instagram!

Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2026 with a special bonus episode because this is the year to stop doing motherhood alone. This one's all about building your support system, finding your people, and creating real community for you and your family. Let's go. We're joined by Megan Champion, the creator of Mothers Together—a first-of-its-kind global community designed specifically for moms of neurodivergent kids. Their mission? Improve moms' mental health by fostering genuine friendships, deep connection, and a judgment-free space where you don't have to explain yourself (because honestly… exhausting). Megan shares why friendship matters so much in this season of life, what makes Mothers Together different, and how this community might be exactly what you've been looking for—even if you're not sure you're a “joiner.” Open House enrollment happens quarterly, and the first one of 2026 kicks off January 7th. This free, virtual event lets you meet other moms, ask questions, and get a feel for what Mothers Together is all about—no pressure, no awkward icebreakers (we promise). Sign up for the January Open House:https://www.ontheharddays.com/openhouse Megan's website:https://www.ontheharddays.com/ Mothers Together on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/on.the.hard.days/ Questions? Email us:hello@momstalkautism.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us a textIn this episode, Teryn Darling sits down with Chantal Chadderton, founder of PMU Pros, a 4-day international PMU expo and conference in Durban, South Africa, bringing together top educators, artists, and brands from around the world.They talk about what really makes a great PMU conference, quality education, supportive community, ethics, organization, and a whole lot of passion. Chantal shares how she's building something special for artists ready to grow, connect, and elevate their craft.✨ You'll hear:• Why attending a PMU conference can change your career• How real-life community beats online competition• What to expect from PMU Pros 2026—live demos, workshops, vendors & VIP perks• Travel and ticket tips (and how to make it a tax-savvy trip!)• Why investing in good education protects you and your clientsIf you've ever dreamed of learning from the best, meeting like-minded artists, and reigniting your love for PMU, this episode will light that fire.

What happens when the worst moment of your childhood becomes the catalyst for a lifetime of creative power, advocacy, and audacious dreams? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Lolita Milena, a paraplegic actress, author, and digital creator whose journey from Siberia to the stages of America is nothing short of extraordinary. In this deeply honest conversation, Lolita opens up about transmuting trauma into purpose through dark humor, sisterhood, and relentless creativity. We dive into the hard truths about the U.S. foster care system, what actually keeps kids safe, and how she's building a sustainable creator business while staying true to her mission.  Whether you're interested in disability representation in media, survivor advocacy, or simply how to build an audience that truly cares, this episode delivers proof that your darkest moments don't have to dictate your future.   What You Will Learn: How to turn trauma into creative fuel without letting it consume you through dance, theater, writing, and digital storytelling. Why dark humor became Lolita's survival tool and how she uses comedy to bridge grief and agency while always punching up, never down. The real problems in the U.S. foster care system that most people never hear about, from understaffing to inadequate background checks. A smart awareness strategy for child abuse prevention that starts with people who don't know what they don't know and equips them to share. The difference between performative activism and tangible action, and why survivors need both to create real change. How to build a multi-interest audience that sticks with you by leading with story first, niche second. The meaning behind 2,4,5,9 as Lolita's sci-fi novel title and how she honors family through art and memory. A simple two-part self-soothing practice for hard days using oldies or folk music that grounds your body and soul. Why nuance and independent thinking matter more than ever when you're advocating for systems change.   Connect with Lolita Milena Instagram  TikTok   Connect with Anjel B. Hartwell Wickedly Smart Women Wickedly Smart Women on X Wickedly Smart Women on Instagram Wickedly Smart Women Facebook Community Wickedly Smart Women Store on TeePublic Wickedly Smart Women: Trusting Intuition, Taking Action, Transforming Worlds by Anjel B. Hartwell Listener Line (540) 402-0043 Ext. 4343  Email listeners@wickedlysmartwomen.com  

In Episode 177 of Paper Talk, Quynh Nguyen, Jessie Chui, and Sara Kim open up about what it truly means to build community as artists. While follower counts and viral videos can feel validating, they share why authentic connections, through workshops, newsletters, stories, and everyday conversations, are what sustain and grow a creative business. “Viral videos are great, but they don't necessarily attract the most loyal followers. It's the repeat names I see in my sales that remind me of true community.” - Jessie You'll hear Sara's perspective on how her most meaningful opportunities came directly from workshop students, Jessie's reflections on balancing different audiences and maintaining authenticity, and Quynh's stories of unexpected collaborations that blossomed from in-person connections. “Community is when you give special attention to the person—through real DMs, emails, or conversations—that's where I see the people who become students and buyers.” - Sara Together, they explore how community shapes not only business but also personal fulfillment. If you've ever wondered how to turn social media followers into real supporters, or how to nurture a group of people who truly understand your work, this episode is for you. “Our community feels like our children. We want to give them tools to grow stronger and avoid the mistakes we made.” - Quynh

As artists and photographers, we talk about creative endeavors a lot—but we don't often talk about the people involved in those creative endeavors. And yet, these people are perhaps one of the most important parts of the process. I think it's vitally important that, no matter what type of creative work you do, you find your people. Now, one might interpret that statement as getting on social media to promote your work, and to build a community of followers and admirers surrounding that work. I suppose this is helpful if you're selling your work, but truthfully, for the most part, these types of communities are not what I'm referring to when I say to “find your people.” Social media followings devoted to promotion are mainly echo chambers. It's in their nature to be echo chambers because when you are promoting yourself, the last thing you want is negativity or things that might take away from sales. Thus, the community must focus on the positives... Podcast Notes: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/find-your-people/ Photography Clips Podcast: https://www.moneymakerphotography.com/podcast/ Follow me: https://www.facebook.com/Will.Moneymaker  #PhotographyClips #WillMoneymaker #Photography

Adult Friendship, Purpose, Motherhood & More Being a good friend means celebrating and supporting other amazing women. And, that's what I'm doing this week! In this episode, I highlight some of my favorite conversations about friendship, faith, motherhood, and living with purpose. Listen in for encouragement, practical advice, and inspiration from other women who are doing incredible work: Priorities on Purpose with Melissa Batt – Finding Friends in a New Season: Intentional Tips for Building Real Community with Cecelia Curtis (Part 1) Priorities on Purpose with Melissa Batt - Friendship That Heals: Courage, Vulnerability, and Showing Up on Purpose with Cecelia Curtis (Part 2) The Happy SAHM Podcast with Yaritza Pluguez – How to Make Friends as SAHMs with Cecelia Curtis Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life with Dr. Anokhi Kapasi – The Truth About Making Friends: How High-Achieving Moms Can Prioritize Real Friendships with Cecelia Curtis Tune in and be encouraged! ✨ Stay connected with me: Instagram: @thefriendshiptourpodcast Facebook: The Friendship Tour Community Newsletter: Sign up here Website: www.ceceliacurtis.com *BE A GOOD FRIEND!*  

How can clinical research move beyond one-time community outreach to build lasting relationships that advance health equity? Kristin Tolbert of Jumo Health shares how grassroots partnerships and sustained engagement are reshaping patient participation in trials. Drawing from the recent Health Equity Congress, she discusses why this work is more urgent than ever, offering practical strategies to build trust, measure impact, and ensure community voices are meaningfully included in clinical trials.

What does it really mean to take your power back—and how do you sustain it once you do?In this fifth appearance, Alec Zeck returns for a wide-ranging conversation that goes far beyond health. We explore the deeper layers of personal responsibility, the psychological traps that keep people outsourcing their authority, and the ways collective programming shows up in everyday life. Alec shares reflections on leadership, internal coherence, and how to build real-world community in an era of isolation and digital noise.We also dive into the importance of purpose, the difference between being awake and being weaponized, and why the future belongs to those willing to do the inner work. If you've ever felt pulled between truth and comfort, or wondered how to build something meaningful from the ground up, this one's for you.Time Stamps (00:00) Introduction and Guest Bio(02:53) Gratitude and Family Life(04:05) Navigating Chaos and Family Adjustments(06:33) Purpose and The Way Forward(08:14) Vision for The Way Forward(11:00) Community Building and Local Connections(32:19) Outsourcing Power and Collective Thought(41:32) Introduction to Mass Psychogenic Illness(42:12) The New Zealand Antidepressant Case Study(43:40) The Power of Collective Belief(44:39) Outsourcing Personal Power(45:11) The Role of Foundational Beliefs(46:31) The Impact of Political Figures(55:03) The Importance of Local Communities(57:55) The Free State Project Example(01:01:52) The Importance of Liberty and Vigilance(01:08:21) Personal Responsibility and Focus(01:14:13) The Power of Foundational Beliefs(01:15:07) Blindfold Vision Challenge(01:16:19) Impact of Conditioned Beliefs(01:17:31) The Role of Community(01:18:00) Schooling and Conditioned Beliefs(01:18:30) Witnessing Blindfold Vision(01:21:21) Parenting Reflections(01:23:17) Personal Growth and Relationships(01:29:46) The Importance of Community and Family(01:38:34) Concluding Thoughts and Future PlansGuest Linkshttps://thewayfwrd.com/https://www.instagram.com/d_alec_zeck/Connect with UsSubscribe to Here for the Truth FridaysTake the Real AF Test NowDiscover Your Truth Seeker ArchetypeJoin our membership Friends of the TruthWatch all our episodesConnect with us on TelegramAccess all our links

Threads isn't just another X clone—it's a community builder. If you've been wondering how to use Threads to grow your business and actually connect with people, Laura Sinclair is here to share how she's done exactly that. We talk about how she approaches the platform differently, why her community keeps showing up, and how she's built real relationships—all without the “salesy” energy we're all so tired of. Ready to use Threads to build real community? Start here. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about: How Laura uses Threads to grow her community Why Threads is different from other platforms Creating low-pressure, high-connection content The secret to making real invitations that feel good How Threads led to 38 podcast invitations …And More!   This Episode Was Made Possible By: Riverside All-in-One Podcast & Video Platform Visit Riverside and use the code DREA to get 15% off any Riverside individual plan. We use it to record all our podcast interviews: https://onlinedrea.com/riverside    About the Guest: Laura Sinclair is a strategic business mentor, podcast host, and founder of This Mother Means Business. A former marketing agency owner turned mentor for entrepreneurial mothers, Laura helps women build profitable, fulfilling businesses without sacrificing their family—or themselves—in the process. Known for her no-fluff guidance, smart strategy, and deep belief that burnout is not a badge of honour, Laura is the go-to guide for ambitious women who want success that actually feels good. Website: www.laura-sinclair.com, www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/itslaurasinclair, www.instagram.com/thismothermeansbusiness    Go to the show notes for all the resources mentioned in this episode: https://onlinedrea.com/358

Let's be honest — a lot of what we're told about social media growth feels exhausting, surface-level, or straight-up disconnected. That's why this episode with Kristina Bartold, CEO of The Social Snippet, is such a breath of fresh air.Kristina shares how she's built a thriving business (and community) by focusing on connection over conversion — and how you can do the same without faking it or being glued to your phone.

Are you struggling to build an engaged email list? In this episode, email marketing expert Paul Gowder reveals his "secret sauce" for turning casual subscribers into an active, thriving community. With over 1 million Facebook followers and multiple successful online ventures, Paul shares why most entrepreneurs approach email marketing backwards - and how to fix it. You'll discover why simple lead magnets often outperform fancy PDFs, how to craft welcome sequences that spark real conversations, and why having fewer engaged subscribers beats having a massive cold list. Plus, Paul shares his inspiring story of building businesses while prioritizing family time (including 42 trips to Disney World!). Whether you're just starting your email list or looking to revitalize an existing one, this episode delivers actionable strategies you can implement right away to boost engagement and build authentic connections with your audience.  

Pastor Matt Brown talks about what it takes to have real friendships and community. He gives a perspective that shines light on opening up to people and being willing to embrace the uncomfortable.Series Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUV2tfAVC_fP8-UUv3ZldeEZ1MEQHPtCFLike, subscribe, and leave us a comment.Support content like this and the work Sandals Church is doing at https://sandalschurch.com/support/Get connected and download the Sandals Church App https://sandalschurch.com/app/Do you have questions, need prayer or want to get connected? Reach out to our team: https://sandalschurch.com/connectSubscribe to our Sandals Church YouTube channels!Sandals Church: https://www.youtube.com/sandalschurchThe Debrief with Matt Brown: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDebriefShow

Hollis Carter is the Co-founder of Baby Bathwater Institute, Lifelong Entrepreneur, Curious Human, Lover of Adventure and Purveyor of Good Times. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Being in a community of people you are valuable is the most powerful way to achieve success. 2. At the end of the day, what you are selling is trust, and being part of a community business is about supporting and challenging one another. 3. Your version of happiness is very different from other people. Take time to analyze that and figure out for yourself. Mixing business with pleasure since birth - Baby Bath Water Institute Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot's all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk. Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions

Hollis Carter is the Co-founder of Baby Bathwater Institute, Lifelong Entrepreneur, Curious Human, Lover of Adventure and Purveyor of Good Times. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Being in a community of people you are valuable is the most powerful way to achieve success. 2. At the end of the day, what you are selling is trust, and being part of a community business is about supporting and challenging one another. 3. Your version of happiness is very different from other people. Take time to analyze that and figure out for yourself. Mixing business with pleasure since birth - Baby Bath Water Institute Sponsors HubSpot HubSpot's all -on -one customer platform can make growing your business infinitely easier. Visit HubSpot.com to get started today Thought-Leader Ever thought about giving a TEDx talk. Visit Thought-Leader.com/fire to join a free training and learn how to land a TEDx Talk and spread your message to millions

Welcome back friends!  In this episode of the Ayurvedic Woman Podcast, hosts Dr. Satyavani and Prajna share their excitement about moving into a new recording studio in Boise, Idaho, symbolizing their commitment to taking the podcast to the next level. They emphasize the importance of building a supportive community, both online and offline, to foster resilience and purpose, especially among women.  The episode covers their personal wellness journeys, experiences with fitness, and the role of nature in mental and physical health. Listen as they discuss the challenges facing young women today, including the impact of social media on self-esteem and reality perception, advocating for building resilience and a sense of community to combat these issues.  Finally, stay tuned as Dr. Satyavani and Prajna start to introduce their plans to launch a new online community through the Woman Warrior Academy to support women in living purposeful lives and announces a special offer regarding Dr.Satyavani's book for members who join the community. 00:36 Welcome to the Ayurvedic Woman Podcast: New Beginnings02:43 Wellness Check-In: Physical and Emotional Strength11:08 Navigating the Virtual World: The Impact on Young Women20:45 The Impact of Social Media on Self-Perception and Community22:25 The Virtual World's Influence on Health and Identity25:25 Building Real Community in a Digital Age26:08 The Struggle for Authentic Social Interaction31:25 Empowering Women Through Connection and Purpose33:12 Launching an Online Community for Real-World Impact38:05 The Heart's Desire: Purpose and Community Sign Up for More Information on the online community: https://www.satyavanirising.com/woman-warrior-community/  IG: @satyavanigayatri FB: @SatyavaniRising TikTok: @Satyavanigayatri IG: @kprajnamittleider FB: @kendraprajnamadhavimittleider Website: www.thewomanwarrioracademy.com 

Kimberly Ndubizu is the Founder and Host of Rich Little Brokegirls - a New York based podcast and collective for aspiring housewives & CEOs. In today's episode, Kimberly and I talk about friendship, loneliness in the big city, why muting people on social media is more than okay, and the importance of building community. We also answer a listener question!Follow Kimberly's podcast on Instagram @richlittlebrokegrls and visit her website richlittlebrokegirls.comTo join the Steady Making It community, please follow @steadymaking it on Instagram/TikTok. Thank you for listening and supporting!

On the radio show this week we cover gun violence in America and how moms and people across the nation are rising to stop it; the importance of investing in real community safety and what that means; we take a deep dive into the recent poverty data and how the reduction was due to the Child Tax Credit expansion (which needs to happen again!); and we cover the importance of care workers earning living wages and of building the care infrastructure we all need.   *Special guests include: Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action, @MomsDemand @shannonrwatts; Monifa Bandele, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at MomsRising, @MomsRising; Meredith Dodson, Director of US Poverty Policy at RESULTS, @results_tweets; and Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations, @CaringAcrossGen

On the radio show this week we cover gun violence in America and how moms and people across the nation are rising to stop it; the importance of investing in real community safety and what that means; we take a deep dive into the recent poverty data and how the reduction was due to the Child Tax Credit expansion (which needs to happen again!); and we cover the importance of care workers earning living wages and of building the care infrastructure we all need. *Special guests include: Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action, @MomsDemand @shannonrwatts; Monifa Bandele, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at MomsRising, @MomsRising; Meredith Dodson, Director of US Poverty Policy at RESULTS, @results_tweets; and Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations, @CaringAcrossGen

In today's episode of Let's Talk Facilitation, I share with you my top five strategies for building real community in class. In last week's episode, I talked about the importance of students experiencing belonging as a central factor in their willingness (or lack thereof) to engage in your class, and I talked in detail about how to position the cultivation of belonging as a cornerstone of your pedagogy. How do we inspire feelings of belonging? Through community building. Today I am following up with the concrete, tangible, practical steps you can take to build community in your class. If you have been struggling to get your students to do the work, to show up to class, and to participate in your discussions and activities, you are going to want to listen to last week's and this week's episodes! My top five community-building strategies share a number of qualities in common. They all… Center opportunities for meaningful relationship building Are humanizing Allow you and your students to see one another as real people Provide space for building genuine connections Provide support for vulnerability, which is key to developing trust Here's what these strategies don't do: They don't… Involve silly games Force impersonal activities Keep everything surface level Require a performance Privilege small talk Make shy students miserable Instead, the practices I'm talking about are purposeful and strategic. They are designed to support the kind of relationships that enable students to show up to class and be valued as their authentic selves. Enjoy! FREE BONUSES In today's episode, I talk about establishing and using group norms as part of the process of building community in your class. If you'd like some ideas of how such group norms might be described, you can download a copy of my FREE PDFs “Sample Class Discussion Guidelines Statement” and “Sample Anti-Racist Discussion Guidelines Statement”.

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What is the difference between inclusion and real belonging in a community? Can you have one without the other? Yes, indeed, you can. Unfortunately, there are too many groups where you can be included without feeling like you truly belong. What is the missing ingredient? Trust. Trust, which starts at the individual level, is central to a community and fosters an environment that feels safe for all members. This episode is a personal one.    Book and Reading Resources from June 3rd Podcast For those of you whose hearts are hurting right now and who want to do more to better understand and fight racism, it looks like there are some really good resources below. https://medium.com/wake-up-call/a-detailed-list-of-anti-racism-resources-a34b259a3eea Black Lives Matter Reading List: https://www.booktable.net/black-lives-matter-reading-list For kids: https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouskid/. Their Patreon page is full of good resources. Some other books that have been recommended to me: My Grandmother's Hands - This is an excellent work for understanding through an intergenerational racial trauma and healing lens, and explicitly offers exercises for police, which is interesting in the current context. Mindful of Race - While politically left-leaning, I really like the tie in to a mindfulness framework and Buddhist psychology. Why We Are Polarized - I like this a lot because of its examination of race x politics x identity White Fragility - Though challenging, I think this is an important text for anyone seeking to understand the current landscape of anti-racism work. I also think it is important to read prior to reading texts by people of color as she names a lot of the issues that people of color experience and feel when interacting with white people and, in particular, talking to them about race. From this book, one could then take on Me and White Supremacy, if they were inspired to examine themselves more deeply. Picky Bars Promotion Between now and June 30th, Register for Purple Patch 1:1 coaching and receive a 3-month membership to the Picky Bars Picky Club. Email us at support@purplepatchfitness.com and set up a time to discuss 1:1 coaching options. All Purple Patch Podcast Listeners can receive 25% off your first purchase and/or first month of the Picky Club. Use "PURPLEPATCHPODCAST" at check-out. Visit PickyBars.com Jesse Thomas Blog on Retirement Purple Patch Coaching Resources Learn More about Purple Patch 1:1 Coaching Learn More about Purple Patch Squad Not sure how to leave a review for the podcast at Apple Podcasts?  Watch this :10 sec video Thanks for taking a listen and, if you like what you hear, please subscribe, share, rate and review. Your feedback is appreciated.   Subscribe to the Purple Patch Podcast: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts  

Episode Notes Episode 26:Hip Hop CaucusHip Hop Caucus Detroit Chapter Director Norman Clement stopped by to discuss “Get Out The Vote” for November 6th, Building Real Community power, climate change and the UN report of catastrophe by 2030.More info at: www.hiphopcaucus.org Featuring tracks off We Found Hip Hop Women in Hip Hop Mixtape on SoundCloud: "You're Killin Me" by Princess at the beginning “Time Tickin” by Boog Brown produced by “Lex Boogie From The Bronx” at the end Listen + Subscribe NOW: Apple Podcast | Google Play | Stitcher | SpotifyPiper Carter is the founder of 'We Found Hip-hop.' Advocate for Women in Hip-hop, Hip-hop culture, Detroit advocacy, Artistry, and Youth Dilla Day Detroit.

In this sermon Pastor Alvin shares part of the vision for our "B-Groups" (small groups) and expresses our core value "Building Real Community"

Maybe success begins with getting other people to join in with you on starting a community. One way or another, you're starting a conversation. Learn more about this episode on the blog: http://bit.ly/2k81jzs --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jfouts/support

Building Real Community or Common Unity - Byron Martin

Building Real Community or Common Unity - Byron Martin