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Community Life

Here we talk with community experts about their life journeys, how they came to the community world, and see them as persons, not titles!

  1. Community Life #114 with Cole Johnson

    JAN 23

    Community Life #114 with Cole Johnson

    Today my guest is Cole Johnson, a human connection alchemist on a mission to shine a light on humanity and make the ordinary extraordinary, who vouches for amazing humans he meets and the value they are bringing to the world, and one of the most frequent and constant participants of Between Two Watercooler meetups ๐Ÿคฉ From this episode, you'll know: ๐Ÿ‘‰ how the bachata dance entered Cole's life ๐Ÿ‘‰ why Cole told himself that he would never run again ๐Ÿ‘‰ how Cole felt when he met coyotes ๐Ÿ‘‰ what Cole does when he gets lost ๐Ÿ‘‰ how Cole lets his inner child out to play... and so much more about Cole's life! ๐Ÿคฉ Meet Cole on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colemjohnson1/ Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Cole Johnson (00:46) Cole's Marathon Journey (01:45) Overcoming Dark Times (04:40) The Power of Daily Choices (07:30) Family and Personal Growth (09:42 Discovering Bachata Dance (12:55) Connection and Nature (25:41) Inner Child and Self-Discovery (35:06) Navigating Relationships and Loneliness (41:18) Inspiration and Creativity (47:37) Rapid Fire Questions #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

    51 min
  2. Community Life #113 with Claudia Cafeo

    12/12/2024

    Community Life #113 with Claudia Cafeo

    Today my guest is Claudia Cafeo, a passionate community builder and tech enthusiast who loves the sea, enjoys playing piano, football (or soccer) and video games, and playing in general, and prefers to be human, kind, and learn all life ๐Ÿคฉ From this episode, you'll know: ๐Ÿ‘‰ what crazy experiences Claudia had in London ๐Ÿ‘‰ the hardest part of coming to the UK from Italy ๐Ÿ‘‰ what Claudia likes about ants ๐Ÿ‘‰ why Claudia usually plays the piano in a minor scale ๐Ÿ‘‰ what's Claudia's position in football (soccer)... and so much more about Claudia's life! ๐Ÿคฉ Meet Claudia on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudiacafeo/ https://www.instagram.com/myanxietyandI_ Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Claudia Cafeo (00:50) Cultural Differences: Sicily vs. London (04:56) Claudia's Family and Career Journey (10:06) Passions and Hobbies: From Piano to Ants (19:38) Reflections on Nature and Technology (24:38) Understanding Anxiety and Coping Mechanisms (25:51) Gaming as a Therapeutic Outlet (27:52) Karate and Personal Discipline (30:13) Travel and Tattoos: Symbols of a Journey (32:06) Beliefs and Spirituality (33:57) Football: Passion and Teamwork (38:01) Reflections on Success and Learning (42:09) Rapid Fire Questions #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

    49 min
  3. Community Life #112 with Lia Mladenova

    11/28/2024

    Community Life #112 with Lia Mladenova

    Today my guest is Lia Mladenova, a community builder and events facilitator who brings souls into communities, a yoga teacher, and an avid traveler who is deeply connected with the world and loves exploring different cultures and being in nature ๐Ÿคฉ From this episode, you'll know: ๐Ÿ‘‰ backstory of Lia's 200% tattoo ๐Ÿ‘‰ when Lia was a Belieber and what changed since then ๐Ÿ‘‰ what does Lia miss about living in Vienna ๐Ÿ‘‰ how much has Lia changed since childhood ๐Ÿ‘‰ what is the cacao ceremony and its role in Lia's life... and so much more about Lia's life! ๐Ÿคฉ Meet Lia on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lia-mladenova/ https://www.facebook.com/liamladenova https://www.instagram.com/liamladenova Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Lia Mladenova (03:52) Facing Fears: The Spider Tattoo (06:32) Family Background and Childhood Memories (12:06) Books and Lifelong Reading (18:35) Happiness and Self-Validation (23:47) Fan Moments: From Justin Bieber to Ariana Grande (25:27) Surprising Music Preferences (29:46) Cultural Reflections on Music (31:54) Travel Aspirations (32:39) The Cacao Ceremony (38:25) Returning to Bulgaria (41:37) Embracing Change (44:11) Rapid Fire Questions #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

    47 min
  4. Community Life #111 with Christian Ray Flores

    11/14/2024

    Community Life #111 with Christian Ray Flores

    Today my guest is Christian Ray Flores, a leader of the Tribe church community in Austin, Texas, who has been a pastor for 25 years, a professional singer with a successful career in the 90s, an entrepreneur who co-founded the Third Drive โ€“ venture development company, and an international man of mystery, who lived in four continents and speaks four languages ๐Ÿคฉ From this episode, you'll know: ๐Ÿ‘‰ how often Christian goes on daddy dates with his daughters ๐Ÿ‘‰ when was the first time Christian felt at home ๐Ÿ‘‰ what language does Christian count on in his mind ๐Ÿ‘‰ how Christian understood he wanted to become a singer ๐Ÿ‘‰ why did Christian want to be the best... and so much more about Christian's life! ๐Ÿคฉ Meet Christian on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianrayflores/ https://x.com/ChristianRay https://www.instagram.com/christianrayflores/ Check Christian's professional resources: https://www.christianrayflores.com/ https://www.xponential.life/score Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Christian Ray Flores (00:45) Daddy Dates and Family Time (04:51) Homeschooling and Education Philosophy (13:08) Impact of Parental Divorce (18:55) Early Life and Childhood Memories (22:42) Maintaining Creativity Through Adversity (26:42) Multilingual Upbringing and Cultural Exposure (29:17) The Cognitive Benefits of Multilingualism (32:28) Feeling at Home in America (34:54) Discovering a Passion for Singing (38:20) Breakdancing and Its Olympic Journey (42:27) Stage Fright and Performance Anxiety (44:58) The Drive to Be the Best (49:29) The Role of Mentors in Personal Growth (51:48) Rapid Fire Questions #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

    55 min
  5. Community Life #110 with Carrie Melissa Jones

    10/31/2024

    Community Life #110 with Carrie Melissa Jones

    Today my guest is Carrie Melissa Jones, one of the best community experts I know, whose speeches I try to always listen to and always learn something new from, and one of the kindest and helpful people in the community world I know, and a good friend of mine ๐Ÿคฉ From this episode, you'll know: ๐Ÿ‘‰ what kind of sandwich Carrie would be ๐Ÿ‘‰ how did Carrie fall in love with Dolly Parton ๐Ÿ‘‰ what changed in Carrie's life after becoming a mother ๐Ÿ‘‰ where would Carrie sit on a rollercoaster ๐Ÿ‘‰ what Carrie feels most excited and energized about... and so much more about Carrie's life! ๐Ÿคฉ Meet Carrie on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carriemelissajones/ https://www.instagram.com/carriemelissajones/ https://x.com/caremjo Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Carrie Melissa Jones (02:38) Carrie's Life Updates and Moving to a Farm (05:13) The Importance of Interdependence (07:02) Connecting with Nature and Mental Health (11:04) Parenting and Community Building (16:17) Rediscovering Playfulness and Silliness (20:58) Challenges of Motherhood (23:00) Surrendering Control and Time Management (28:37) Dolly Parton: A Real-Life Superhero (33:43) Personal Spiritual Practices and Nature (36:23) Living in the Present and Future Planning (38:41) Facing Fears and Personal Preferences (39:55) Excitement About Community Building and AI (43:25) Redefining Success and Personal Freedom (46:20) Favorite Childhood Dish and Memories (49:01) Future Aspirations and Community Impact (53:57) Rapid Fire Questions and Pie Making #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

    58 min
  6. Community Life #109 with Jeff Bull

    10/17/2024

    Community Life #109 with Jeff Bull

    Today my guest is Jeff Bull, a Star Wars Tech and food geek, a baker, a hobby-hopper, and a great community expert whoโ€™s also a technology storyteller ๐Ÿคฉ From this episode, you'll know: ๐Ÿ‘‰ how many lightsaber battles did Jeff have ๐Ÿ‘‰ the backstory of Jeff's compass tattoo ๐Ÿ‘‰ how Jeff's homemade pizza differs from delivery ๐Ÿ‘‰ the story of getting two sibling kittens instead of one ๐Ÿ‘‰ what was the latest hobby Jeff hooped off of... and so much more about Jeff's life! ๐Ÿคฉ Meet Jeff on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffbulltech/ https://www.instagram.com/jbthejedi/ https://x.com/jeffbulltech https://www.tiktok.com/@jbthejedi Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Jeff Bull (01:02) Balancing Life and Mental Health (04:48) The Power of Laughter (06:35) Dads and Star Wars Jokes (09:33) Nostalgia and Family Visits (15:17) Childhood Memories and Adventures (21:09) Live Every Day in April (LIDA) Program (26:01) Gaming Adventures in Zelda (27:55) Exploring the Joy of Building in Tears of the Kingdom (30:03) Discovering and Integrating Your Passions into Work (32:37) Navigating the Journey of Self-Discovery (36:44) Hobbies and Passions: From 3D Printing to Woodworking (40:18) The Story Behind Adopting Two Kittens (44:11) The Meaning Behind Jeff's Compass Tattoo (52:59) Rapid Fire Questions #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

    56 min
  7. Community Life #108 with Blue Arauz

    09/19/2024

    Community Life #108 with Blue Arauz

    Today my guest is Blue Arauz, a transformative community dynamo who inspires people with his creativity and passion for the work that he does, a retired host of a food show, Crave GFL, and Craft Beer Ambassador for Greater Fort Lauderdale, the life of the party, a Cuban kid from Miami, and the literal definition of 'If you love what you do, you never work a day in your life' ๐Ÿคฉ From this episode, you'll know: ๐Ÿ‘‰ how did Blue fall in love with food ๐Ÿ‘‰ top 3 positions on Blue's list of best coffees in Chicago ๐Ÿ‘‰ how Blue feels about real winter ๐Ÿ‘‰ what does it mean for Blue to call someone a friend ๐Ÿ‘‰ where is Blue's passion for buildings from... and so much more about Blue's life! ๐Ÿคฉ Meet Blue on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluearauz/ https://www.instagram.com/blue_arauz Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Blue Arauz (01:07) Journey to Becoming a Food Show Host (05:30) Blue's Love for Food and Culinary Adventures (09:01) Family Background and Early Influences (11:44) Work Ethics and Life Lessons from Parents (15:38) Childhood Memories and Love for Building (17:54) Passion for Architecture and Photography (20:13) Exploring New Cities Through Food and Coffee Shops (24:12) Moving to Chicago: A New Chapter (28:19) Experiencing Real Seasons (30:50) Top Coffee Spots in Chicago (34:32) Nightlife and Event Planning (39:51) Friendship and Community Building (47:01) Unexpected Moments and Life Changes #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

    57 min
  8. Turning Community Engagement Into Cost Savings | Community ROI with Chris Catania

    08/22/2024โ€„ยทโ€„BONUS

    Turning Community Engagement Into Cost Savings | Community ROI with Chris Catania

    "Community isn't just about connectionโ€”it's about demonstrating real business impact and value, which is the key to long-term success." In this episode, we discussed how effectively integrating community initiatives with business strategies can lead to significant cost savings, drive growth, and enhance customer engagement, in particular: ๐Ÿ‘‰ How to align community goals with business objectives to drive growth and ROI. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Actionable strategies for assessing the impact of community initiatives. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Importance of storytelling in showcasing community success to leadership. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Building relationships across departments to ensure community efforts are visible. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Leveraging community feedback for continuous business improvement. Join Yurii Lazaruk, the Community Consultant, and Chris Catania, an award-winning enterprise community-building expert with more than 20 years of experience, in connecting community goals with business goals to drive business growth! Connect with Chris and Yurii on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophercatania/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/yurii-lazaruk-community-consultant/ Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Chris Catania (00:58) Defining Community Goals (01:40) Connecting Community Goals with Business Goals (03:57) Building ROI Models for Community Impact (06:11) Community's Role in Cost Savings (08:46) Community's Role in Business Growth (13:00) Collaborating with Different Teams (26:23) Storytelling and Measuring Community Impact (30:41) Addressing Challenges and Negative Feedback #communityROI #communitybuilding #businessgrowth

    41 min
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Here we talk with community experts about their life journeys, how they came to the community world, and see them as persons, not titles!

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  • Creator
    Communiverse
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    ยฉ Communiverse
  • Show Website
    Community Life

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