Since the beginning of time, humans have yearned to build COMMUNITY. In this episode of I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY, Priscilla Guasso, Founder of Latinas Rising Up In HR™, and CEO of Manifesting Leadership Group, discusses with hosts Chris Majocha and Samí Haiman-Marrero the importance of building genuine connections and creating community rather than just networking.

As the author of “Commünity” a fantastic little book/workbook available on Amazon, Priscilla shares her personal experiences of building community and the impact it has had on her life. She also highlights the need for self-reflection and being intentional about the people we surround ourselves with. This book should be required reading for everyone age 12+.

The conversation explores the importance of building a community and the different roles that people play within our community. Priscilla believes that community can be built with anyone as long as there is mutual understanding and a willingness to open up and communicate with the end goal of connecting more deeply with people. She emphasizes the value of finding common ground and aligning values with others as we go about doing our business.

Although open communication and honest conversations are sometimes hard to do, they are necessary to maintain strong relationships. Priscilla, Chris, and Samí share personal experiences and insights on how to manage expanding communities, ensuring that existing members don't feel displaced. They also discuss the power of letting others help you and the impact of community on personal growth and fulfillment. As a new mom, Priscilla discusses how now she’s leaning in on finding her mommy community and on accepting the support of people who care about her (both in her professional and personal communities) while she navigates balancing motherhood with business ownership.

Some key takeaways from this insightful conversation are:

• Different people play different roles in your community, such as the creative brainstormer, dreamer, challenger, thinker, motivator, decision maker, mentor, listener, connector, strategist, coach, advisor, and sponsor. Identify them and keep them close!
• It's important to have open and honest conversations with friends and family about your capacity and needs, especially during times of expansion, change or strife.
• Letting others help and being vulnerable enough to ask for help is a gift and strengthens relationships.
• Relationships and communities evolve over time, and it's important to revisit and adjust as needed. It’s OK to let go of a relationship that’s not working as it should.
• Being intentional about the quality of relationships in your community is more important than the quantity.
• Community is a lifeline that offers love, care, and support and helps combat loneliness.

Listen in for tips on how to build a community you can trust, rely on, and grow with. “Life-ing” is not meant to be done alone.

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