Behind The Community

By Michelle Sims

Let's take a deep dive into the ‘behind the scenes’ of community building. On this podcast, Michelle Sims sits down with community leaders for an honest conversation about the success, struggles an

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The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.

Behind The Community episodes:

April 29, 2024 How to Create and Grow a Sustainable Community
Season 2: Episode 1 How to Create and Grow a Sustainable Community

Do you want to grow your community quickly and sustainably which brings real value?

Well this episode is for you!

Meet Erica and Nastie, the founders of the D2 Collective, a value based technology community with over 3,000 members globally and over 100 events! AND all this in 14 months!!!

Erica and Nastie started out their career at LinkedIn and quickly started to identify how necessary the sense of connection in a community is to growing a sustainable communities which brings real value.

Following the Covid-19 pandemic where many countries across the world closed and went into lockdown, connection and community became ever more important. Noticing this and seeing a gap in the technology world where authentic and genuine connection was desperately needed, Erica and Nastie decided to start up D2 to being people in the technology community together and build valued connections.

The community has grown so strong over the past 14 months that there are now communities within the community where members are building their own connections and groups and finding new careers because of the D2 Collective events.

In this episode you will hear how Erica and Nastie started D2, and how to scale a community sustainably.

Key topics:
- Community founder's stories,
- how to grow authentic connection within a global community,
- what is the ROI on building a value based community, and
- how to scale a community.

Links:
https://linktr.ee/thed2collective?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaEkkW96thzS96PQSj1G8Xfsqflsho9bDTv7TKO1Hg02syzVdC0FRMeVdw_aem_AdM8N3YOhbf3ovOTMFgogCq9WRfKB-Zi3jGTJ_8AuZWakcBEVSkR3dRnhdKuHLXPuCJX_F5tRPDvtX0d75n8Kktz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-isotta-surace-22b99794?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app
https://ww.linkedin.com/in/nastieschoenmakers?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app
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Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website
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October 07, 2023#10 Fostering Community Belonging and Engagement with Reina Pomeroy
#10, Fostering Community Belonging and Engagement with Reina Pomeroy

In this episode, Michelle Sims had the pleasure of speaking with Reina Pomeroy, the Senior Director of Community at Good Inside. Reina, a seasoned Social Worker turned Certified Coach, community builder, and social strategist, brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. Formerly the head of community at Modern Fertility, she shares valuable insights into fostering a sense of belonging, enhancing member engagement, and empowering community leaders.

Key Topics Discussed:

Building a Strong Sense of Belonging:
-->Reina delves into her strategies for creating a robust sense of community and belonging within groups.
Best Practices for Member Engagement and Participation
--> We explore effective techniques to encourage active involvement from community members, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic space.
Empowering Community Leaders
-->Reina shares her thoughts on empowering leaders within a community, emphasising the pivotal role they play in sustaining a thriving group dynamic.
Tune in to gain valuable tips and insights as we cover these topics and much more in today's engaging conversation.

Connect with Reina here:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reinapomeroy/

Website: https://www.reinaandco.com/

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Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website
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September 25, 2023#9 Transitioning from Law to Community with Talia Deer
On today's podcast, Michelle Sims interview's Talia Deer.
Talia is currently the Head of Community & Growth at The Trium Group, a management consulting firm in San Francisco, where they focus on executive community building and connecting professionals in the field of leadership, culture, and strategy execution. Prior to her role at The Trium Group, Talia served as the Head of Community at The Suite. Interestingly, her career journey has seen her transition from a background in law to her current role in community building.
During our discussion in this episode, we explore:
Talia's personal journey, delving into her transition from a legal profession to becoming a community professional.
Her unique perspective and definition of what constitutes a thriving community.
Valuable and inspirational insights, as well as practical advice for individuals interested in community development and career growth.
Recommendations for key figures to follow in the dynamic realm of community building.
Stay tuned for a compelling and insightful conversation that covers these topics and more.

Connect with Talia here:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taliatanielian/

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Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website
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September 11, 2023#8 The Power of Belonging & Inclusion with Shana Sumers
On today's podcast, Michelle Sims interview's Shana Sumers,
Shana Sumers, is the Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Communities at HubSpot. Shana's impressive career in community building includes launching HubSpot's groundbreaking Black@INBOUND community. She was also Head of Community at HER App. , where she launched the app's first community for LGBTQ+ folks, growing from 8 to 28 micro communities.
In this episode we covered Shana’s remarkable journey and triumphs in community building.
Connect with Shana Sumers here:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shana-sumers/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shanahasatwitr
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-queers/id1510471190
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Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website
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August 28, 2023#7 Blaise Grimes-Viort: Lessons from a 20-Year Industry Expert
On today's podcast, Michelle Sims interview's Community expert Blaise Grimes-Viort
Blaise has more than two decades of online community, social media strategy and management experience. He’s an online communities consultant and manages well known communities like the Community Collective on Guild. To many of his client’s, he’s known as the fractional Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Social Officer, Chief Community officer and worked with a wide variety of industries including Publishing, Telecoms, Entertainment, Auto, Financial, Charity, Gaming and Social Networks.
On this episode we covered…
Key takeaways from two decades in the industry
The evolving definition of community
His guidance for emerging community professionals
And so much more
Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of online communities, learn from Blaise's experiences, and discover the evolving nature of community in today's fast-paced world.

Connect with Blaise Grimes-Viort here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaisegrimesviort/
https://www.blaisegv.com/

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If you loved today's podcast, please leave a review or send me your feedback. Thank you for listening!

Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website
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August 07, 2023#6 Richard Millington, Lessons From A World Leading Community Consultant
#6 Richard Millington, Lessons From A World Leading Community Consultant

On today's podcast, Michelle Sims interview's the Founder of FeverBee, Richard Millington

Over the past 13 years, Richard has helped to develop over 310 successful communities, including those for Apple, Facebook, Google.

Richard is the author of both Buzzing Communities, The Indispensable Community, and Build Your Community (Pearson, 2021).

On this episode we covered…
His story as a leader in the community space
Life as a community consultant
Community trends and
Upcoming projects
His tips for community professionals
The power of community data
And so much more

Connect with Richard Millington here:

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

https://twitter.com/RichMillington

https://richardmillington.substack.com

https://www.feverbee.com/
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If you loved today's podcast, please leave a review or send me your feedback. Thank you for listening!

Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website
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July 24, 2023#5 Tiffany Oda, Community Manager to COO
On today's podcast, Michelle Sims interview's Talkbase’s COO & Head of Community, Tiffany Oda.
Tiffany is an experienced business leader at high-growth B2B SaaS companies with expertise in community, operations, program management, and strategy.
Her superpower is operationalizing ideas from inception to implementation. She's a leader with a reputation for getting stuff done. She's highly collaborative and communicative with a passion and talent for building cross-functional relationships, driving alignment, and achieving results.

On this episode we covered…
How she got her start Community Operations
Defining Community Operations
Community team structure
Community Trends and predictions
Cross functional collaboration
AI and community
Her tips for aspiring community managers
And so much more...

Connect with Tiffany Oda here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffeoda/

Key topics: community building techniques, community relationships, growth with community-driven, nurturing online communities, and building a strong, inclusive community from scratch.

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If you loved today's podcast, please leave a review or send me your feedback. Thank you for listening!

Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website
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February 14, 2023#4 Jayvee Nava, Lessons From a VP of Community
On today's podcast, Michelle Sims interview's community builder & leader, Jayvee Nava. In 2019, she was named Forbes 30 Under 30 for Marketing/Advertising.

Jayvee worked at Peloton for nine years and went from VP of Studio Operations to VP of Community. As VP of Community at Peloton, she oversaw member engagement as the company accelerated from a startup to a publicly traded company and leader in the fitness space.

On this episode we covered…
How she got her start in community
Her steps to gaining the role of VP of Community at Peloton
Why fostering the right internal relationships is so important for success
Her views on company culture for startups
Her tips for career progression
Her most proud project at Peloton
Her community predictions for 2023 and beyond
What separates a good community with a great community
Where she gets her inspiration from
And so much more...

Connect with Jayvee Nava here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayvee-nava-4903a747/

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If you loved today's podcast, please leave a review or send me your feedback. Thank you for listening!

Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website
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February 05, 2023#3 Marsha Druker, How to Foster Belonging Through Failure
On today's podcast, Michelle interview's Marsha Druker who is a marketer, community builder and the founder of the popular event series Fuckup Nights Toronto which aims to de-stigmatize business failure. She’s also the Host of Create Community Podcast.
On this episode we covered…
Why she started Fuckup Nights Toronto
How she builds meaningful connection through failures
The secret to engaging your community over long periods of time
How to secure speakers for your event without marketing
The story behind launching Create Community Podcast during lockdown
Lessons from her conversations incl. the founder of Burning Man
Also, some great advice for community pros during this tough time
And so much more...

Connect with Marsha Druker and her work here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshadruker/
https://www.fuckupnightsto.ca/featured-talks
https://www.createcommunitypod.com/
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If you loved today's podcast, please leave a review or send me your feedback. Thank you for listening!

Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website
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January 29, 2023#2 Vera DeVera, How To Build Authentic Communities & Influence Tens Of Millions In Revenue
On this podcast, Michelle Sims spoke with Vera DeVera who is an incredible community builder and Head of Community at Vareto, the next-gen FP&A platform for strategic finance and executive teams.
I had so much fun speaking with Vera about career progression, her passion for events and how her community activations influenced millions of dollars in revenue for the business. Our conversation covered...
Her back story and first start in community management
Becoming the first community builder at Ironclad
How to grow community from scratch
The benefit of creating magic moments and bespoke events
How to build connection and trust
The secret to building trust in your community
How to sell without actually selling
How to influence tens of millions of dollars in revenue from building B2B communities
Her top tips for community builders
And a whole lot more…
Connect with Vera DeVera here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/vdevera/
Remember to stay up to date with the podcast by subscribing and follow Michelle on Linkedin or Twitter.

If you loved today's podcast, please leave a review or send me your feedback. Thank you for listening!

Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website
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FAQs about Behind The Community:

How many episodes does Behind The Community have?

The podcast currently has 11 episodes available.