Humans of Business (former Community Life)

Today my guest is Baily Hancock, a connection strategist, a mother of two, a natural-born connector and extracurricular-lover, and a professional friend-maker who, according to her teachers, was a “very bright student but talked to classmates too much” 🤩

From this episode, you'll know:

👉 Baily's trick to successfully dress her daughter while holding her upside down

👉 why Baily loves astrology

👉 how Baily felt when celebrating her grandmother’s 90th birthday

👉 Baily's habit of reorganizing the eggs to be evenly distributed

👉 what Baily loves about LA... and so much more about Baily's life! 🤩

Meet Baily on social media:

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

https://www.instagram.com/bailyhancock/

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Baily

(04:57) How To Dress a Kid Who Doesn't Want It

(07:25) Empathy in Parenting

(11:52) Exploring the Multiverse

(13:53) The Story of Baily's Anchor Tattoo

(16:27) Journey to LA: Chasing Dreams and Reality

(31:15) Kitten Tales and Childhood Adventures

(34:29) Celebrating Grandmother's 90th Birthday

(42:20) Embracing Neurodiversity and Learning from Autism

(44:58) The Diverse Vibes of LA: Neighborhoods and Secret Stairs

(51:35) Unraveling the Hard Work Mindset

(55:31) Purpose vs. Function

(57:18) Rapid Fire Questions

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Today my guest is Ashwin Chacko, a positively playful visual storyteller who, as an Indian, is a very community-driven and multicultural person, a father of three, and a children's books author whose mission is to champion creativity and empower people to find their inner 🤩

From this episode, you'll know:

👉 the backstory of Ashwin's nickname

👉 what changed and what remained the same after being away from India for 8 years

👉 how many jackets does Ashwin have

👉 what Ashwin loves the most about nature

👉 how patient is Ashwin... and so much more about Ashwin's life! 🤩

Meet Ashwin on social media:

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

https://www.instagram.com/whackochacko

Timestamps:

(00:00) Meet Ashwin

(04:35) Fashion, Identity, and Creative Expression

(07:31) The Impact of Family and Upbringing

(10:48) Moving and Adapting Across Cultures

(13:27) Observing Changes in India and Self

(17:43) The Art of Fatherhood and Children's Books Creation

(24:12) The Essence of Nature and Creativity

(25:03) Learning from Nature's Wisdom

(28:41) The Journey of Hair: From Long to Short

(30:46) Channeling Emotions Through Art

(32:18) The Artistic Process: From Doodles to Masterpieces

(34:47) The Significance of Documenting Life

(35:42) Seeking Balance in Life and Art

(44:25) Rapid Fire Questions

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 🤩

👉 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! 🤩

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

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 🤩

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

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:

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

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 🤩

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

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 🤩

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

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! 🤩🤗🥳

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

😲 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 🤩

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