Belong

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The power of belonging in business, community, and life.

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Building a Thriving Community for Women In Product, with Carmen Palmer

Join host Kevin as he sits down with Carmen Palmer, CEO of Women In Product, in this enlightening episode of the Belong Podcast. They discuss the journey and mission of Women In Product, a nonprofit organization founded in 2016 that now has a community of over 30,000 women and non-binary individuals. Carmen shares insights into the organization's growth from small networking dinners to an annual conference and extensive programs. She delves into the challenges and strategies of connecting a glob...

Mar 05, 2025•44 min

Fractional Leadership and Online Community, with Karina Mikhli

In this episode, we sit down with Karina Mikhli, Founder of the rapidly growing Fractionals United community. Karina shares her insights on what it means to be a fractional leader, distinguishing it from consulting and interim roles. We explore the founding and growth of the Fractionals United community, from a simple Slack channel to a thriving network of over 13,000 members. Learn how Karina maintained authenticity, engagement, and growth within the community, while balancing her professional ...

Feb 19, 2025•39 min

Building Community Through Classic Films, with Genevieve McGillicuddy

Join us as we reconnect with Genevieve McGillicuddy, VP, Enterprises & Strategic Partnerships at Turner Classic Movies (TCM), to discuss her journey and the evolution of TCM's community engagement. We delve into the early days of TCM's online presence, the growth of message boards, and the impact of social media in building a passionate fan base. Genevieve shares insights on how TCM's fans have shaped the brand, the significance of in-person events like film festivals and cruises, and how th...

Feb 05, 2025•44 min

Empowering Belonging and Amplifying Black Joy Through Art, with Kunya Rowley

In this engaging conversation, Kunya Rowley discusses his transition from a corporate job to founding Hued Songs, a nonprofit dedicated to amplifying Black joy, culture, and belonging through diverse artistic experiences. He shares insights into his mission to create inclusive spaces where artists of color can be seen, heard, and paid fairly, and how the arts can build empathy and community. Kunya reveals the challenges and triumphs of producing innovative performances and his vision for expandi...

Jan 02, 2025•37 min

Fitness and Belonging–The Man Flow Yoga Journey, with Dean Pohlman

In this episode, we dive into the inspiring journey of Man Flow Yoga, a yoga-based fitness program created by Dean Pohlman. Starting from creating YouTube videos for his lacrosse teammates to building a comprehensive online community, Dean shares how he tailored yoga for men who may feel out of place in traditional yoga settings. We discuss the evolution of Man Flow Yoga, the surprising demographic it attracted, and the launch of community-driven projects like the Better Man Podcast and Man Flow...

Dec 11, 2024•36 min

Asking for Help is a Superpower, with Phyl Terry

In this episode, we explore the concept of belonging in business with Phil Terry, the Founder and CEO of Collaborative Gain, and author of 'Never Search Alone' and ‘Customers Included.’ Phil shares their extensive experience of fostering peer councils professionally and how that work has extended into a number of pro-bono projects. From Phil’s beginnings inspired by their mother's first council initiative to work with senior leaders and job seekers, Phil discusses the power of asking for help, c...

Nov 27, 2024•50 min

Discovering What's Really Possible–From Sales to Inspiring Change, with Jill Konrath

In this episode we’re speaking with Jill Konrath, a former sales professional who is now exploring 'What's Really Possible' to create positive changed in our polarized world. Jill shares her motivation behind quitting sales and her mission to bring people together despite political polarities. She delves into her initiative to foster collaboration and creativity by focusing on creating rather than fixing problems. The conversation covers her experiences with building communities, her approach to...

Nov 15, 2024•42 min

Building Community One Neighborhood at a Time, with Mary Jaron Kelley, Portland Office of Community & Civic Life

Join us as we speak with Mary Jaron Kelly, a seasoned community advocate with over 20 years of experience in Portland's Office of Community and Civic Life. This episode delves into Mary's transition from landscape architecture to volunteer leadership, exploring her work with neighborhood associations and various impactful community projects. We discuss overcoming challenges, the importance of empathy, collaboration, and humor in community building, and the joy of connecting with and learning fro...

Oct 30, 2024•38 min

Create Connections Through Storytelling and Inclusivity, with Daniel Midgley, Because Language

Join us on Belong as we chat with Daniel Midgley, linguist, author, science communicator, and host of the Because Language podcast. In this episode, Daniel shares his expertise on creating an inclusive and thriving podcast community. We discuss the importance of diverse guests, minimizing jargon, and using inclusive language to foster a sense of belonging. Daniel highlights the value of interactive components, storytelling, and community contributions, drawing from his experiences with both radi...

Oct 23, 2024•35 min

Exploring Community Insights, with Kim Larson, Luminoso

Many of us don’t think of data when we think about cultivating belonging. In this conversation with Kim Larson from Luminoso we dig into how data, text analytics, and surveys can transform our community engagement. Kim and I dig into the insights we’ve gained from surveying our communities and we discuss how to balance AI and the human connection. Links Guest: Kim Larson (she/her) Host: Kevin Micalizzi (he/him) St Johns 2024 Culture Survey Represented. How to get accurate identity data (ethicall...

Oct 16, 2024•47 min

Welcome to Belong

Hi, I'm Kevin. Welcome to Belong. I'm excited to have you join me on this journey as we explore how people are cultivating a feeling of belonging in business, community, and life. In the coming weeks I'll be speaking with some incredible guests. Thank you for coming on this journey with me. Links Host: Kevin Micalizzi (he/him) Click here to watch a video of this episode. Click here to view the episode transcript. Chapters Credits Music by Denys Kyshchuk from Pixabay . ★ Support this podcast on P...

Oct 12, 2024•3 min

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