#8 The Power of Belonging & Inclusion with Shana Sumers

How to Create and Grow a Sustainable Community

Season 2: Episode 1 How to Create and Grow a Sustainable Community  Do you want to grow your community quickly and sustainably which brings real value?  Well this episode is for you! Meet Erica and Nastie, the founders of the D2 Collective, a value based technology community with over 3,000 members globally and over 100 events! AND all this in 14 months!!! Erica and Nastie started out their career at LinkedIn and quickly started to identify how necessary the sense of connection in a community is to growing a sustainable communities which brings real value.  Following the Covid-19 pandemic where many countries across the world closed and went into lockdown, connection and community became ever more important. Noticing this and seeing a gap in the technology world where authentic and genuine connection was desperately needed, Erica and Nastie decided to start up D2 to being people in the technology community together and build valued connections. The community has grown so strong over the past 14 months that there are now communities within the community where members are building their own connections and groups and finding new careers because of the D2 Collective events. In this episode you will hear how Erica and Nastie started D2, and how to scale a community sustainably. Key topics: - Community founder's stories, - how to grow authentic connection within a global community, - what is the ROI on building a value based community, and - how to scale a community. Links:  https://linktr.ee/thed2collective?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaEkkW96thzS96PQSj1G8Xfsqflsho9bDTv7TKO1Hg02syzVdC0FRMeVdw_aem_AdM8N3YOhbf3ovOTMFgogCq9WRfKB-Zi3jGTJ_8AuZWakcBEVSkR3dRnhdKuHLXPuCJX_F5tRPDvtX0d75n8Kktz [ https://linktr.ee/thed2collective?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaaEkkW96thzS96PQSj1G8Xfsqflsho9bDTv7TKO1Hg02syzVdC0FRMeVdw_aem_AdM8N3YOhbf3ovOTMFgogCq9WRfKB-Zi3jGTJ_8AuZWakcBEVSkR3dRnhdKuHLXPuCJX_F5tRPDvtX0d75n8Kktz] https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-isotta-surace-22b99794?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app [https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-isotta-surace-22b99794?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app] https://ww.linkedin.com/in/nastieschoenmakers?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app [https://ww.linkedin.com/in/nastieschoenmakers?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app] Remember to stay up to date with the podcast by subscribing and follow Michelle on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesims4/] or Twitter. [https://twitter.com/MichelleSims_] If you loved today's podcast, please leave a review or send me your feedback. Thank you for listening! Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website [https://fisheraudiocast.com/]

#10 Fostering Community Belonging and Engagement with Reina Pomeroy

#10, Fostering Community Belonging and Engagement with Reina Pomeroy  In this episode, Michelle Sims [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesims4/] had the pleasure of speaking with Reina Pomeroy [https://www.linkedin.com/in/reinapomeroy/], the Senior Director of Community at Good Inside. Reina, a seasoned Social Worker turned Certified Coach, community builder, and social strategist, brings a wealth of experience to the discussion. Formerly the head of community at Modern Fertility, she shares valuable insights into fostering a sense of belonging, enhancing member engagement, and empowering community leaders. Key Topics Discussed: * Building a Strong Sense of Belonging: * -->Reina delves into her strategies for creating a robust sense of community and belonging within groups. * Best Practices for Member Engagement and Participation * --> We explore effective techniques to encourage active involvement from community members, ensuring a vibrant and dynamic space. * Empowering Community Leaders * -->Reina shares her thoughts on empowering leaders within a community, emphasising the pivotal role they play in sustaining a thriving group dynamic. Tune in to gain valuable tips and insights as we cover these topics and much more in today's engaging conversation. Connect with Reina here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reinapomeroy/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/reinapomeroy/] Website: https://www.reinaandco.com/ [https://www.reinaandco.com/]  Remember to stay up to date with the podcast by subscribing and follow Michelle on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesims4/] or Twitter. [https://twitter.com/MichelleSims_] If you loved today's podcast, please leave a review or send me your feedback. Thank you for listening! Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website [https://fisheraudiocast.com/]

#9 Transitioning from Law to Community with Talia Deer

On today's podcast, Michelle Sims [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesims4/] interview's Talia Deer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/taliatanielian/]. Talia is currently the Head of Community & Growth at The Trium Group, a management consulting firm in San Francisco, where they focus on executive community building and connecting professionals in the field of leadership, culture, and strategy execution. Prior to her role at The Trium Group, Talia served as the Head of Community at The Suite. Interestingly, her career journey has seen her transition from a background in law to her current role in community building. During our discussion in this episode, we explore: * Talia's personal journey, delving into her transition from a legal profession to becoming a community professional. * Her unique perspective and definition of what constitutes a thriving community. * Valuable and inspirational insights, as well as practical advice for individuals interested in community development and career growth. * Recommendations for key figures to follow in the dynamic realm of community building. * Stay tuned for a compelling and insightful conversation that covers these topics and more. Connect with Talia here: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taliatanielian/ Remember to stay up to date with the podcast by subscribing and follow Michelle on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesims4/] or Twitter. [https://twitter.com/MichelleSims_] If you loved today's podcast, please leave a review or send me your feedback. Thank you for listening! Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website [https://fisheraudiocast.com/]

#8 The Power of Belonging & Inclusion with Shana Sumers

On today's podcast, Michelle Sims [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesims4/] interview's Shana Sumers [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shana-sumers/], Shana Sumers, is the Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Communities at HubSpot. Shana's impressive career in community building includes launching HubSpot's groundbreaking Black@INBOUND community. She was also Head of Community at HER App. , where she launched the app's first community for LGBTQ+ folks, growing from 8 to 28 micro communities. In this episode we covered Shana’s remarkable journey and triumphs in community building.  Connect with Shana Sumers here: *  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shana-sumers/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shana-sumers/] * Twitter: https://twitter.com/shanahasatwitr [https://twitter.com/shanahasatwitr] * Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-queers/id1510471190 [ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bad-queers/id1510471190] Remember to stay up to date with the podcast by subscribing and follow Michelle on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesims4/] or Twitter. [https://twitter.com/MichelleSims_] If you loved today's podcast, please leave a review or send me your feedback. Thank you for listening! Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website [https://fisheraudiocast.com/]

#7 Blaise Grimes-Viort: Lessons from a 20-Year Industry Expert

On today's podcast, Michelle Sims [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesims4/] interview's Community expert Blaise Grimes-Viort [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaisegrimesviort/] Blaise has more than two decades of online community, social media strategy and management experience. He’s an online communities consultant and manages well known communities like the Community Collective on Guild. To many of his client’s, he’s known as the fractional Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Social Officer, Chief Community officer and worked with a wide variety of industries including Publishing, Telecoms, Entertainment, Auto, Financial, Charity, Gaming and Social Networks. On this episode we covered… * Key takeaways from two decades in the industry * The evolving definition of community * His guidance for emerging community professionals * And so much more Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of online communities, learn from Blaise's experiences, and discover the evolving nature of community in today's fast-paced world. Connect with Blaise Grimes-Viort [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaisegrimesviort/] here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaisegrimesviort/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaisegrimesviort/] https://www.blaisegv.com/ [https://www.blaisegv.com/] Remember to stay up to date with the podcast by subscribing and follow Michelle on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellesims4/] or Twitter. [https://twitter.com/MichelleSims_] If you loved today's podcast, please leave a review or send me your feedback. Thank you for listening! Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Michelle Sims and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website [https://fisheraudiocast.com/]