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3 months ago, is when it started. 🎯 This image~~ Empty seats with the vision to fill them. It was a creeping up from within me. A sense of urgency. Something had to give. Full truth: I’ve always “shown up to the party late.” But not this time. That is when I realized that what was missing in my life WAS NOT an algorithm that needed feeding. BUT even MORE importantly, my soul needed feeding. Because it’s about the soul—not the sale. Fast forward to today. Over 500 hours deep in building my biggest adventure yet. What is it? A purpose-built community for #human creatives. "but, they have communities on FB and LI!" Not the same.. not even close. No algos, no vanity metrics, no egos. 100% true community with a pure laser focus. I’m certain this resonates with many—maybe even you? These chairs are now full~~ (53 seats to be exact.) 53 seats for the “pioneer” launch of the community. There are still more seats.. i am feeling generous. Interested in exploring something SO RADICAL that it’ll take everything you know and stand it on its head? No more rabbit hole—laser focus? If you’re a true human creative, send me a DM. you have NOTHING to risk by inquiring. Q: ARE YOU READY FOR YOUR BEST YEAR EVER? If you’re a creative, I can help make that happen.

🎥 Bringing stories to life Last week, I created this video to reflect on the observations I've had over the past year. The response? Significantly impactful. Here's how I helped Chloe shine: Simple script, big impact: We began with a skeleton script, giving her the foundation to speak confidently. But what made the difference was allowing her to personalise it, ensuring her words were true to her voice. Embracing imperfections: I reminded her that adding imperfections to her speech adds layers of her true self. These moments of vulnerability brought out a deeper level of authenticity, making her story even more relatable. A personal touch: We wove in her experiences as a mom and wife—roles that have profoundly shaped her approach to therapy. This not only made her story relatable but also highlighted the heart behind her business. Our own children: I included glipmes of our kids—a reflection of seeing them grow over the past year. This added an extra layer of connection, reminding her audience she’s a person with life experiences, and challenges similar to their own. Behind the curtain: This video also captures how I view her work ethic and commitment, especially when the audience isn’t looking. And often, she does not know that I film these snippets of her. Finding a way for her to speak in her most natural, comfortable style allowed her authentic self to emerge, making her story resonate even more with her audience. 🎨 This process is a testament to the power of storytelling, not just in the words we use but in how we prepare to share them. I’m thrilled to share the video we created together, which beautifully captures the essence of her journey. 🌟 #Storytelling #ArtTherapy #BehindTheScenes #PersonalBranding

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📖 **Week 6: Storytelling and Memory Sharing!** This week, let's create a storytelling session where older generations share family history, personal stories, and experiences. Younger family members can also contribute by sharing their stories or creative writings. 📚👵👧 **Your Mission:** Organise a storytelling night! Gather your family to share and record stories, capturing the highlights to share with #GenConnectNZ. By preserving and sharing memories, you strengthen family heritage and promote understanding across generations. **Interactive Task: Family Storytelling Night** **Objective:** Strengthen family heritage, promote understanding, and preserve memories for future generations. **Instructions:** 1. **Plan Together:** Choose a comfortable setting and a time for the storytelling session. Decide on the format, whether it’s sharing personal stories, family history, or creative writings. 2. **Prepare Stories:** Encourage family members to think about the stories they want to share. Older members can reflect on significant family events and personal experiences, while younger members can prepare creative stories or writings. 3. **Share and Listen:** Take turns sharing stories. Ensure everyone has an opportunity to speak and listen, fostering an inclusive and respectful environment. 4. **Record Memories:** Record the stories shared, either through video, audio, or written notes, to preserve these memories for future generations. 5. **Reflect and Share:** After the session, discuss the stories and their impact on the family. Highlight memorable quotes and moments. Encourage family members to continue sharing stories and reflecting on their significance. **Benefits of Intergenerational Storytelling:** - **Strengthens Heritage:** Keeps family history and traditions alive. - **Promotes Understanding:** Fosters empathy and appreciation between generations. - **Preserves Memories:** Captures valuable family memories for future generations. - **Enhances Bonds:** Deepens connections through shared storytelling experiences.

You're welcome here. 🤗 First, I'd like to thank my friend and colleague, Dean Brown, for today's quote! An amazing share! A strong community is a place where people feel valued. Where members shine so brightly that they light the path for others. A place where believing in yourself is not only encouraged but celebrated. A space to apply talents while nurturing new ones. It's where we have a sense of belonging and where dignity rules! Trusting is easy. There's a psychological safety net in knowing people will have our backs when we need them, regardless of whether or not we ask. Communities all have something in common. People with similar interests have a desire to learn, to be supported, and to offer support. A place to grow. Members define a community. People collectively invest in overall and individual success. We naturally crave community. It strengthens us! I love and cherish my community. There are too many people to mention, but you know who you are! 🤗 “The part cannot be well unless the whole is well.” ~Plato~ Have you considered adding the value of voiceover to your marketing and advertising campaigns? How about your website? I can help you with that! 🎙 Always at your service! 🙏 #community #voiceover #marketing #voiceoverartist #advertisingandmarketing

>>> Community Building <<< From subscribers, followers to a connected community. = it's about talking to each other It cerates an identity for users. > make members feel like they belong - to show a proof that there are other people like them in the community > to blend in with other members - How many people are invited to the game, but never get the ball? >> Give them attention >> Make them feel like they belong - - - How we do it? ### ask questions...ask for the answer . how to engage more? show the result, but don't tell what happened > ask what just happened? . . community will become active on providing asnwers on how to do it = asking for peoples input ( although you yourself know the process ) + allow them to be heard ### In 2002 Lego was $800M in debt. Now worth more than $150B - what happened? Before 2002 they focused on products/ new product, new product... > The new CEO asked fans what products to create >> what fans think? = a slower production but co-creation " We actively encourage our fans to interact and sugest product ideas. While we have 120 staff designers, we potentially have 120,000 volunteer designers we can access outside the company to help us invent " Your community = your asset to build products/experiences I am building a logo for our next product, which option do you like better? Sample: Hey there! Got a minute? I need a little " font help " - can you tell me which font for "The Social Love Weekly" you like best?(It's for my brand new newsletter coming out in July! Thanks so much 😉 ) > do we really think she needs our help to select the font? ### Offer them a factory tour Garvee hired a film guy to follow him around= vaynmedia, his version of openign the factory = getting the superfans ## Fans support and build events around your product > meetups & coffee > more strategic events ## Put a spotlight/podcast on one of your community members/students > ask what made them do what they do > what do you enjoy about it? <> we created a course out of this podcast

【💤 #DreamJournal 】Community Gathering: Sharing Our Origins I dreamt that I attended a public gathering of bloggers and community leaders. The organizers asked everyone to share our original goals and ideals when we first started our blogs or communities. Each person began introducing the significance behind the name of their blog, why they chose a particular image as their avatar, and their initial motivations, principles, and thoughts when they created their blog. I mentioned that I initially just wanted to share photos and didn’t expect to gain such popularity. I expressed my hope to learn more from everyone and to convey my ideas effectively. Interestingly, as each person introduced themselves, an image of a food block representing their blog appeared on the background wall, eliciting exclamations and admiration from the audience. In the end, the organizers encouraged everyone to remember the original purpose and effort we put into creating our communities and to document it. This way, it can cultivate a passion for the core culture, and with our influence, we might actually make a positive impact on the world. 📕 Read more: https://bit.ly/3xNPjug ___________________ 📕 More Dream Journal: https://bit.ly/CYC-NPG 💙 Writing your own Dream Journal? https://bit.ly/3QNK9Fb

If arts organizations want to change how audiences engage with them, they must first be open to changing themselves.This is a key takeaway from new research on efforts to build arts audiences and their relationship to financial health. Researchers followed 25 large nonprofit performing arts organizations over several years to see what worked and what didn’t as these organizations sought to build new audiences for their work, with an eye on improving financial sustainability. Did it work? It’s complicated. Read on…https://bit.ly/3SHWw5D

🎙️ Curious about the power of image descriptions? Discover how accessibility transforms online experiences with @Isaac Harvey's insights! Follow me, and join the next Friday #LTDiversePerspectives Talkshow for more. #LinoratechInclusion #Accessibility #DigitalInclusion #ImageDescription

We are honored to be featured in an educational video by Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid, which provides a unique platform for curated content designed to inspire and illuminate. Learn more about the critical importance of EMS and our dedicated team. Watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/gmyRRdxm #LifeLineEMS #EmergencyMedicalServices #CommunityCare"