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What kind of community builder are you? After nearly 20 years of hosting everything from intimate design meetups to massive virtual events, I’ve cracked the code on community building. Spoiler alert: there’s no single “right” way, and that's exactly what makes it work.
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Podcast Episodes
I've been running virtual events since 2013, which means I've made every mistake you're probably worried about making. The good news? Most webinar disasters are completely preventable once you know what to look for.
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What happens when a fresh graduate gets thrown into AIGA leadership with zero experience and maximum enthusiasm? You get Bernardo Margulis, a designer-turned-engineer-turned-marketing director whose career reads like a masterclass in saying yes to opportunities you're not quite ready for.
TL;DR: We sat down with the guy who’s basically the Johnny Appleseed of AIGA chapters, and somehow this serial chapter-starter made starting design communities sound easier than assembling IKEA furniture.
Here’s why the magic of live digital experiences can’t be faked, filmed, or focus-grouped into existence.
Livestreaming
Why your $2 tip taught me more about customer success than your conversion funnel ever will.
Customer Experience
Sometimes you meet someone who’s involved in so many creative communities that you wonder if they’ve secretly figured out how to clone themselves. Enter Victor Davila—Orlando-based illustrator, UCF professor, AIGA national board member, Creative Mornings host, Giant Illustrators founder, and apparently the human equivalent of a Swiss Army knife for design leadership.
Erik Cargill recounts that his episode felt less like a recording and more like swapping stories over drinks...in a Miami bar where beds replaced barstools. That’s exactly what happened when Wendy Quesinberry joined Rachel and me on Cheers & Tiers.
