Join me on the latest episode of Elements of Community as I sit down with Steve Rix, a human development expert with 30 years of experience in both public and private entities. Steve's playful nature has led him on a rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, culminating in the founding of PlayLab. He's passionate about building a legacy where companies create playful, happy people everywhere.

In this episode, we explore the secret ingredient to building a thriving community: play. Steve shares his insights on how play is essential for human connection, inspiration, and productivity. He talks about how he's designed his business to be centered around play and how this approach has yielded better results for his clients.

We also dive into the importance of paying attention to our emotions when we're in a playful state, and how this can lead to higher levels of energy and motivation. Steve shares some practical tips on how to start experimenting with play and encourages listeners to reach out to him with their results.

So come and join us on this playful and insightful conversation, and learn how play can be the star in your life, not just a walk-on actor.

Join me in this episode of Elements of Community as I chat with Maruxa Murphy, a true community-building expert with over 23 years of experience. 

Maruxa and I share a passion for building meaningful communities, and in this episode, we dive deep into her most exciting community called The Revolutionaries. This community is for those who want to be a part of something bigger and create groundswell movements and cultural shifts. 

Maruxa shares her insights on how revolutionary leadership can create change through community and how we can all embrace receiving abundance in our lives. So, tune in and get ready to be inspired by Maruxa's revolutionary vision!

Get ready for an inspiring episode of Elements of Community! We're chatting with Alessandra Wall, a leading career coach with a background in clinical psychology. Her mission is to support women in attaining senior leadership positions in their careers – and we can't wait to hear what she has to say. Buckle up and tune in for a discussion that will leave you feeling motivated and empowered!

Alessandra emphasizes the importance of social capital, which refers to the benefits that individuals and organizations can derive from their social networks. It includes the resources, information, and connections that can be obtained through relationships and trust built within a network.

Building social capital is not just about having a large network but also nurturing relationships within it. Alessandra created an online community through Slack for her clients to connect with each other, share ideas, and create opportunities for one another. By creating a space for her clients to interact with each other, Alessandra was able to facilitate the building of relationships within her network and encourage collaboration and support among members.

In this community, Alessandra helps foster a sense of community and connection among members. She implemented several activities to promote engagement and relationship building, including weekly Monday Motivations and Friday Wins to encourage conversation, accountability calls to support members in their goals, and peer advisory calls to facilitate sharing and learning. A common language of "Common Heart" was developed to emphasize the importance of honesty, vulnerability, and care for others.

Through these activities, Alessandra's clients were empowered to support each other in the pursuit of their goals. Members could leverage their social capital to help each other in small but meaningful ways, such as borrowing a cup of sugar or a loan of money from a trusted friend.

Overall, building social capital is an important aspect of building and maintaining a successful network. By nurturing relationships within one's network and fostering a sense of community, individuals can leverage their social capital to obtain valuable resources and opportunities, while also providing support and help to others within their network.

• We discussed how essential social capital is for humans to survive and thrive.
• Alessandra highlighted the importance of women building social capital with each other through mutual support and vulnerability, emphasizing the power of relationships in fostering personal growth and achievement.
• Lastly, Alessandra provided an interesting response to one of the curve ball questions—if you got to invite x many people to a dinner party, who are the three people you'd wanna sit down with?

AND MORE TOPICS COVERED IN THE FULL INTERVIEW!!! You can check that out and subscribe at https://pbp.li/eoc42.

If you want to know more about Alessandra Wall, you may reach out to her at:

• Website: https://www.noteworthyinc.co/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralessandrawall/

What does it mean to have a heart-centered community?

In this episode of the Elements of Community, Diana Lockett shares her thoughts on what makes a strong and thriving community. She discusses the importance of having shared values, being connected to the natural world, and creating opportunities for people to connect and collaborate.

Diana is a passionate author and realignment coach based in stunning British Columbia in Canada. With a heart to bring consciousness and self-regulation into corporations, she's determined to have a positive impact on the lives of 2 million kids.

But, that's not all - her highly anticipated book, 'The Call to Freedom: Heal Your Pain, Awaken Your Loving Presence', finally launched on April 1st after seven years in the making! Her memoir is not just a powerful story, it also offers expert guidance on life coaching, spiritual coaching, mindset coaching, and embodiment coaching. Get ready to be inspired!

Are you looking for inspiration to create positive change in your community? Look no further than The Elements of Community podcast. Host Lucas Root speaks with community leader Pamela Thompson about the importance of collective effort in making a difference. Pamela shares her experiences working in Afghanistan and how collaboration among multiple stakeholders can yield creative solutions to complex issues. She also reveals her passion for writing a historical fiction novel that challenges myths surrounding Muslim culture. Don't miss Pamela's insightful programs, including monthly meetings and a Women Leading In Change program, designed to help you become a better leader and make a meaningful impact in your community. Listen now and discover the power of community in your own life.

Get ready to be inspired as Kimberly Wiefling dives into the world of community-building in this captivating episode of Elements of Community.

Find out why this powerhouse entrepreneur and community advocate firmly believes connection is the key to success for both individuals and businesses.

Listening in as Kimberly shares her secrets on creating a network of shared benefits and abundance will surely leave you feeling inspired and ready to make a meaningful difference in your own circles!

The Best You Expo is a platform for people to come together and share how to be their best selves. Bernardo Moya, the founder of The Best You, joins the Elements of Community Podcast to talk about what inspired him to start this event, and how it's helped leaders from all over come together to make a difference.

Bernardo is an accomplished entrepreneur, business leader, and mentor who has reached stunning success as a best-selling author with "The Question: Find Your True Purpose". He also manages the biggest NLP training organization in the world whilst pioneering seminars for some of today's most influential figures such as Richard Bandler, Paul McKenna, and John La Valle.

Tune in now to hear more about what inspired this innovative platform – don't miss out!

Have you ever heard the saying it takes a village to raise a child? The same principle can be applied to achieving success in life. This episode of Elements of Community explores how having meaningful connections with other women is essential for helping us reach our goals and dreams, no matter what they may be! Learn why creating lasting relationships within your community can be an invaluable tool for your path toward self-improvement and achievement.

Espree is a true artist who places integrity in her work when creating meaningful experiences for her community. She aims to help people build better connections and move towards becoming closer to their goals, free of fear.

Espree understands that social proof can be abused, often focusing too heavily on numbers as a success metric rather than our human relationships. As a leader, she believes that the basis of a great community relies upon fostering an environment where everyone feels included and respected throughout the process.

Pop-up communities provide us with unique opportunities to strengthen friendships, as Espree discovered through her involvement with Clubhouse--a platform dedicated to celebrating women and providing an open space for everyone’s voice to be heard. The power behind these kinds of communities lies in holding onto that sense of purpose long after it's over.

• Espree Devora praised a previous podcast guest of the show and spoke of her admiration for Cam Kashani, who has become a leader in the Los Angeles's tech industry.
• Then, we discussed the difficulty of navigating career paths while maintaining fidelity to our values and beliefs.
• Espree shares her insight on the importance of following one's intuition as their "GPS in life."
• She also reflects on the curve ball question—when do you feel seen?
• Lastly, Espree encourages listeners to lean into their journeys and listen to their own intuition instead of relying on advice from outside sources.

AND MORE TOPICS COVERED IN THE FULL INTERVIEW!!! You can check that out and subscribe at https://pbp.li/eoc37.

If you want to know more about Espree Devora, you may reach out to her at:

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/espreedevora
• Instagram: espreedevora
• Email: [email protected]

On this episode of Elements of Community, join Ruby Fremon as she guides us through the concept of integrity and intimacy in leadership. Through her experiences as a transformation expert, Ruby dives into how essential it is to be candid within yourself and with those around you - providing real-life advice on building more honest relationships between ourselves, others & our communities.

Integrity is at the core of Ruby's leadership as she encourages others to exercise complete self-love, prioritize themselves, and be intentional with how they lead and serve others. She demonstrates this through her unafraid, relatable, and authentic presence in the space occupied by her community. 

Sharing stories and engaging in genuine conversations with them instead of talking down from a pedestal forms an intimate atmosphere of understanding between her and the collective. This helps foster a sense of security for those in attendance, allowing them to be seen in their true forms without judgment or shame. 

Integrity follows throughout her work method as she continues to evolve alongside her community as it grows. As a leader, she has continuously opened up these tight circles so that everyone can access resources to tap into their most authentic expression without being encumbered by societal expectations.

• Ruby knows there's nothing like a little 'mind-space' for creativity to take root. She believes that when you give yourself a chance to unwind, your best ideas come alive!
• With no more than a hopeful dream and savvy marketing strategies, Ruby had the amazing experience of watching her online community explode--growing from nothing to over 5,000 members!
• Through her powerful message, Ruby Fremon demonstrates why it's so important to engage with your followers on a personal level. Establishing a genuine connection is the key to attaining loyalty and long-term success in any leadership role!
• Lastly, Ruby's philosophy emphasizes the importance of collaborative relationships, where both parties establish and respect boundaries.

AND MORE TOPICS COVERED IN THE FULL INTERVIEW!!! You can check that out and subscribe at https://pbp.li/eoc36.

If you want to know more about Ruby Fremon, you may reach out to her at:

• Website: https://www.rubyfremon.com/
• Grab her book: www.potentleadership.com
• Listen to her podcast: www.rubyfremon.com/listen

           And connect with her online: @iamruby

Akasha Skaldeman, our special guest on this Elements of Community podcast episode, dives deep into how to create a strong sense of community. From unifying connections to exploring what it takes for individuals and groups to bond together, prepare for an engaging conversation about building meaningful relationships!

Connection is essential to Akasha and her village community, whose members come together regularly to practice activities such as ecstatic dance, meditation with singing bowls, and invigorating yoga. She sees that cooperation within a community is the only way for everyone to ensure survival without individually preparing with limited resources.

Akasha firmly believes that prepping alone can only get you so far and that establishing collective support systems between fellow community members will foster resilience during difficult times. Connection with others provides an invaluable resource - not only on a physical basis but also an emotional one.

As far as leadership within community settings goes, Akasha states that it is most effective when there is clear prioritization when it comes to young people and when a loving yet consistent attitude is displayed by leaders. It also helps when authority roles are shared in the community so that no individual is burdened with too much responsibility. The connection among its members builds strong communities where everyone feels valued.

• Akasha has tapped into a remarkable power - the authority of being a grandmother - to keep her family connected and united despite conflicting opinions.
• She also discussed how dancing could be used to activate one's superpower.
• Then, Akasha talked about a project that would create a community-run co-op store where people could buy food at reduced prices in exchange for five hours of work per week.
• Lastly, Akasha shared the meaning of her name with a twinkle in her eye, like she was sheltering an ancient secret.

AND MORE TOPICS COVERED IN THE FULL INTERVIEW!!! You can check that out and subscribe at https://pbp.li/eoc35.

If you want to know more about Akasha Kaldeman, you may reach out to her at:

• Website:  https://spaceoflove.nu/ 

                 Eat Real Food!

                 https://dalhemeko.com/ 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/akasha.skaldeman/