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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!

DEC 12

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 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what crazy experiences Claudia had in London 👉 the hardest part of coming to the UK from Italy 👉 what Claudia likes about ants 👉 why Claudia usually plays the piano in a minor scale 👉 what's Claudia's position in football (soccer)... and so much more about Claudia's life! 🤩 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
NOV 28

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 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 backstory of Lia's 200% tattoo 👉 when Lia was a Belieber and what changed since then 👉 what does Lia miss about living in Vienna 👉 how much has Lia changed since childhood 👉 what is the cacao ceremony and its role in Lia's life... and so much more about Lia's life! 🤩 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
NOV 14

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 – venture development company, and an international man of mystery, who lived in four continents and speaks four languages 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how often Christian goes on daddy dates with his daughters 👉 when was the first time Christian felt at home 👉 what language does Christian count on in his mind 👉 how Christian understood he wanted to become a singer 👉 why did Christian want to be the best... and so much more about Christian's life! 🤩 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
OCT 31

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 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what kind of sandwich Carrie would be 👉 how did Carrie fall in love with Dolly Parton 👉 what changed in Carrie's life after becoming a mother 👉 where would Carrie sit on a rollercoaster 👉 what Carrie feels most excited and energized about... and so much more about Carrie's life! 🤩 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
OCT 17

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 who’s also a technology storyteller 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how many lightsaber battles did Jeff have 👉 the backstory of Jeff's compass tattoo 👉 how Jeff's homemade pizza differs from delivery 👉 the story of getting two sibling kittens instead of one 👉 what was the latest hobby Jeff hooped off of... and so much more about Jeff's life! 🤩 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
SEP 19

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' 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how did Blue fall in love with food 👉 top 3 positions on Blue's list of best coffees in Chicago 👉 how Blue feels about real winter 👉 what does it mean for Blue to call someone a friend 👉 where is Blue's passion for buildings from... and so much more about Blue's life! 🤩 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
AUG 22 · BONUS

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

"Community isn't just about connection—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: 👉 How to align community goals with business objectives to drive growth and ROI. 👉 Actionable strategies for assessing the impact of community initiatives. 👉 Importance of storytelling in showcasing community success to leadership. 👉 Building relationships across departments to ensure community efforts are visible. 👉 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
AUG 15

Community Life #107 with Charles Vogl

Today my guest is Charles Vogl, one of the founding fathers of the community industry as we know it now, a person who influenced my professional journey a ton because of authoring The Art of Community and co-authoring Building Brand Communities with amazing Carrie Melissa Jones, a documentary filmmaker, who also produced a “New Year Baby” film that tells a story of his wife’s family that survived Cambodian genocide, and avoided death at least 3 times and all of them while pursuing justice for local human rights as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Zambia in his 20’s 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how Charles felt when he was on a crashing plane 👉 Charles's adventure with sourdough 👉 who is Charles's 3 a.m. call friend 👉 Charles's story of growing up as an Asian-American American 👉 the human differences between talking to Google thought leaders and military veterans... and so much more about Charles's life! 🤩 Meet Charles on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesvogl/ https://www.facebook.com/charles.vogl https://x.com/charlesvogl Timestamps: (00:00) Meet Charles Vogl (02:15) Surviving a Plane Crash (09:03) Family Background and Early Memories (15:53) Sibling Support in Filmmaking (18:25) Challenges of Fundraising for a Documentary (22:20) Meeting Wife in Florence (24:22) Reflections on Marriage and Relationships (28:42) The Importance of a Supportive Network (33:30) Building Lifelong Friendships (36:18) Challenges of Growing Up Asian American (41:10) Learning Community Building Skills (42:36) Culinary Adventures and Sourdough Obsession (44:42) Working with Google and Military Veterans (52:30) Reflections on Spirituality and Community (01:00:07) Rapid Fire Questions #community #communitymanager #communitybuilding

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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!

Creator

Communiverse
Years Active

2023 - 2024
Episodes

137
Rating

Clean
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Community Life

Community Life

Episodes

Community Life #113 with Claudia Cafeo

Community Life #112 with Lia Mladenova

Community Life #111 with Christian Ray Flores

Community Life #110 with Carrie Melissa Jones

Community Life #109 with Jeff Bull

Community Life #108 with Blue Arauz

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

Community Life #107 with Charles Vogl

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