Did you build community in 2024? How are you thinking about it in 2025? In this episode Veronica Kaulinis, the Founder of Vulnerable AF, and I discuss the answer to these questions and more. You will learn about the momentum of hosting good events, the benefits of curation, why more time spent upfront is helpful later on, and so much more. If you are interested in community building, this episode for you!

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Are you looking to work professionally as a community builder? Listen to this episode with Jessica Lowenstein who has been working professionally in the field since 2016. She is currently Head of Community and Events at Hampton, a community for founders and CEOs. She has had numerous other community roles. In this episode, you will learn about how the profession has evolved, what she loves about the work, what she looks for when hiring for community roles, and what Hampton's community team looks like. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

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Are you a community builder looking to build a portfolio career? Listen to this podcast episode with Mallory Contois, the Founder of the Old Girls Club (OGC) and Head of Community at Mercury. In this episode, you will learn how Mallory launched OGC and how she built it to be async-focused and how it was helpful for her to get her current role. Mallory is also passionate about portfolio careers and emphasizes the importance of having a clear investment thesis to guide career decisions and advocates for monetizing passions. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

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What are you excited about? What are you inspired by? Hearing stories about these two topics.... can be inspiring! For episode 350, I hosted an event and invited people to share these stories. Thank you for being part of my podcasting journey, even if this is just for your first episode. Excited for you to build and grow your Portfolio Career!

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Yena Kim has built the Menswear Dog brand and business for 10+ years, which is crazy and inspiring to think about. You will learn about how her dog, Bodi, first went viral and then how Yena quickly responded on this fame through partnerships and more. In this episode, you will learn about working on things you love, making it easier to work with press, how the creator economy is growing, why online marketing on your own is becoming increasingly important. Unfortunately, Bodi passed away a few days before this podcast recording and Yena talks a little bit about this. This was a special and powerful episode and I hope you enjoy it!

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Are you looking to build community? Jaclyn Pascocello is the Founder of Fabrik, a home for community builders. They currently have a physical space open in Tribeca for community builders to host gatherings. I am a member and have hosted a few events there. In this episode, we talk about launching Fabrik, event insights for community builders, and so much more!

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Are you looking to live a life with relationships and friendships at the center of it? In this episode, my good friend Lani Assaf and I walked and talked about our lives and how we are both living like this. We also talked about the challenges and joys of maintaining friendships, the impact of working remotely, and the need for spontaneity and intentionality. Lani emphasized the value of containers for freedom, joy, and play, while I highlighted the significance of repeated interactions and shared experiences. We both reflect on the changing seasons and their impact on their lives, and what else has been on our minds living in Brooklyn. Hope you enjoy it!

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Are you looking to build or grow a community? Listen to these 5 hot takes from community builders. These mini-clips were recorded at my Community Builders and Creators mini conference aka C3 in November. If you are interested in community building, this episode is for you!

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In this episode, you will hear stories of when people were scared and afraid of something. Through inspiring stories, actionable tips, and a few laughs along the way, we’ll show you how to be scared and brave —at the same time. Whether you’re facing a career pivot, a big life decision, or just a new personal challenge, this episode will give you the tools to push past your fear and go for it anyways.

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What does it mean to truly feel alive? In this episode, we dive into the moments, choices, and emotions that awakened a deeper sense of vitality. Whether it’s connecting with people, connecting with music, or a general sense of safety, we discussed stories when people felt alive. Tune in, and let’s discover together what makes us feel most alive.

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