Explore every episode of the podcast Digital Community Leaders

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.Today we’re joined by...Kt McBratney, who is the Community Operations Manager at Kaplan, and has also worked for the likes of Blackbaud, Higher Logic and Alteryx.I’m thrilled to be speaking with Kt about strategy, printed content, and even popular TV series The Bear!Check out our website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.comFind more from Kt McBratney: https://www.renewvc.com

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.

Today we’re joined by...

Areej AbuAli, who is the  founder of Women in Tech SEO,  and the author of Community Building for Marketers. In 2024, she was awarded a place in the BIMA 100 list for the Champion of Change people category.

I’m thrilled to be speaking with Areej about her experiences in the community world, and the success of her book.

Check out our website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/

Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.com

Find more from Areej AbuAli: https://www.womenintechseo.com

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.Today we’re joined by...Ashley Williams, who is the Community Lead at Stripe, and has worked as head of community for the likes of Wix, Airbnb and ClassDojo.I’m thrilled to be speaking with Ashley about one of the biggest financial services companies in the world.Check out our website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.comFind more from Ashley Williams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleygallmanwilliams/

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.

Today we’re joined by...

Lizzie Hipkins, a senior community manager at Google, and has worked within the membership/community space since 2010.

I’m excited to be speaking with Lizzie about the Android community.

Check out our website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/

Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.com

Find more from Lizzie Hipkins: https://www.androidenterprise.community

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.

Today we’re joined by…

Paz Pisarski, the co-founder of The Community Collective. Paz has dedicated her career to empowering organisations and individuals to create and sustain meaningful connections within their networks.

Paz can often be found speaking in workshops, on stage or writing about her experiences and expertise.

After hearing Paz speak, and getting to know her during the Led By conference in London, i’m delighted to have her join us.

Check out our website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/

Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.com

Find more from Paz Pizarski: https://thecommunitycollective.co

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.

Today we’re joined by…

Ilker Akansel, a community strategist with experience working with big tech. He’s focused on creating talent communities and hwo they can have a real impact on your talent acquisition.

Check out our website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/

Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.com

Find more from Ilker Akansel: https://www.talentled.co/

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.

Today we’re joined by...

Beth McIntyre, the director of community for Bevy and CMX.

Beth is a champion of community managers, helping them be their best. CMX is a 15,000 strong hub of community professionals who are connecting and learning together.

Check out our website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/

Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.com

Find more from Beth McIntyre: http://www.bevy.com

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.

Today we’re joined by…

Susie Wise, the author of Design for Belonging, a professor at d.school and the director of strategy at Alameda County Community Food Bank.

With over two decades of experience, Susie has dedicated her career to transforming educational landscapes by fostering creativity, collaboration, and equity. She is known for her ability to inspire and empower educators, students, and communities to think differently and embrace new ways of learning.

Susie holds a Ph.D. in Learning Sciences from Stanford University, where she also served as a lecturer and mentor. Her research focuses on the intersection of design, technology, and education, and she has published extensively on these topics.

Check out our website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/

Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.com

Find more from Susie Wise: http://www.accfb.org

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.Today we’re joined by…

Nikki Thibodeau, senior manager for community and customer advocacy at Calix, a telecommunications company that helps broadband service providers simplify, innovate and grow.

Nikki also founded The Community Community, a thriving community of senior community managers, which is a safe space for community leaders to chat and discuss topics around the industry.

Check out our new website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/

Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.com

Find more from Nikki Thibodeau: http://www.calix.com

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas. Today we’re joined by... Richard Millington, a pioneering expert in the field of online communities, with a career spanning over a decade, dedicated to helping organisations build thriving and engaged digital spaces. As the founder of FeverBee, a consultancy specialising in community building, Richard has partnered with global brands such as Google, Apple, and Facebook to cultivate vibrant online ecosystems. Richard has written multiple books, and can often be found on various stages around the world sharing his expertise. Check out our new website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/ Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.com Find more from Richard Millington: http://www.feverbee.com

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas. Today we’re joined by... Klara Losert, co-founder and CEO of Talkbase - a platform designed to help community leaders measure what matters. Founded in 2021, Talkbase has gone on to raise $2m in pre-seed funding, and have been growing since. Klara’s career is steeped in community, with various roles working in tech and community in the previous decade.

Check out our new website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/

Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.com

Find more from Klara Losert: http://www.talkbase.io

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.

Today we’re joined by… 

Rachael Silvano, a seasoned community operations manager with a decade of experience in the field. Currently she works at Zapier, where she leads the Zapier Wizards Guild, a community focused on the intersection of AI and automation.

Rachael was awarded the Community MVP by The Community Roundtable in 2021 and the Community Power User in 2022.

Check out our new website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/

Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.com

Find more from Rachael Silvano: http://www.zapier.com

Welcome to the Digital Community Leaders Podcast, a conversation with community experts, diving into their insights and leaving you with actionable ideas.

Today we’re joined by… 

Brian Oblinger, a well known community consultant helping brands increase satisfaction, lower costs, and generate more revenue through the power of community.

Brian has worked with the likes of eBay, Oracle, PlayStation, Sephora to name a few.

Brian co-hosts the "In Before The Lock" podcast, where he shares insights on community management, customer experience, and leadership. He has spoken at numerous industry events, including the CMX Summit and more recently spoke at Led By Community Summit in London.

Check out our new website for the podcast: https://podcast.digitalcommunityleaders.com/

Steadfast Collective: https://steadfastcollective.com

Find more from Brian Oblinger: https://brianoblinger.com

Events are not required to build community - but they do create something very special.

Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly

Join us as we take you through our process when it comes to building your community platform.

Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.

We're taking your questions! Join us for this special 10th-episode Q&A session. Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.

Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.

We've designed and built too many CRM systems, so, let's chat about the mistakes you're making! Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.

We will chat about what a mission and manifesto are and why they matter! Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.

Stripe Connect is a wonderful product, that allows you to build complex payment flows for applications such as marketplaces. Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.

What is 'Behaviour Nudging', and how can you use psychology to help your community, customers and team be nudged towards your business goals? Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.

Stop putting your community over *there*. Community should be at the foundation of everything you do - let us tell you why! Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.

This week, we'll chat about everything community and data! What data should you be collecting, and why? What should you be tracking? Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.

Platforming Community Live is back! This week, we'll discuss how to engage your customers and transform them from brand loyalists to brand advocates. Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will chat about community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly.

We're starting a new live show! 📆 Thursdays at 11am. Jacob Dilley and Pete Heslop will be chatting about all things community and platforms. We have many years of experience designing and building platforms that create places and spaces for people to gather. We'll share our insights, experiences and stories weekly here, on LinkedIn and on YouTube.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities. 

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities. 

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities. 

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organisations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities. 

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organizations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities. 

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organizations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities. 

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organizations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities. 

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organizations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities. 

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organizations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities.

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you. 

This is the Digital Community Leaders podcast.

We chat with community managers, champions and founders about their experience leading and supporting digital communities. Asking those big questions to those who have been there and done that.

I’m Pete Heslop, and I lead a team of smart creatives who support community leaders and membership organizations accelerate their growth with technology.

We’ve created the Digital Community Leaders podcast to be a bite-sized look into what it takes to start, grow and scale a digital communities. 

Every Thursday we get to peek inside the workings of communities large and small, and along with our outstanding guests, we’re ready to share what we’ve learnt with you.