Join me on the latest episode of Elements of Community as I sit down with Steve Rix, a human development expert with 30 years of experience in both public and private entities. Steve's playful nature has led him on a rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, culminating in the founding of PlayLab . He's passionate about building a legacy where companies create playful, happy people everywhere. In this episode, we explore the secret ingredient to building a thriving community: play. Steve shares his ins...
May 10, 2023•45 min•Ep. 44
Join me in this episode of Elements of Community as I chat with Maruxa Murphy, a true community-building expert with over 23 years of experience. Maruxa and I share a passion for building meaningful communities, and in this episode, we dive deep into her most exciting community called The Revolutionaries . This community is for those who want to be a part of something bigger and create groundswell movements and cultural shifts. Maruxa shares her insights on how revolutionary leadership can creat...
May 03, 2023•38 min•Ep. 43
Get ready for an inspiring episode of Elements of Community ! We're chatting with Alessandra Wall, a leading career coach with a background in clinical psychology. Her mission is to support women in attaining senior leadership positions in their careers – and we can't wait to hear what she has to say. Buckle up and tune in for a discussion that will leave you feeling motivated and empowered! Alessandra emphasizes the importance of social capital, which refers to the benefits that individuals and...
Apr 12, 2023•51 min•Ep. 42
What does it mean to have a heart-centered community? In this episode of the Elements of Community , Diana Lockett shares her thoughts on what makes a strong and thriving community. She discusses the importance of having shared values, being connected to the natural world, and creating opportunities for people to connect and collaborate. Diana is a passionate author and realignment coach based in stunning British Columbia in Canada. With a heart to bring consciousness and self-regulation into co...
Apr 05, 2023•51 min•Ep. 41
Are you looking for inspiration to create positive change in your community? Look no further than The Elements of Community podcast. Host Lucas Root speaks with community leader Pamela Thompson about the importance of collective effort in making a difference. Pamela shares her experiences working in Afghanistan and how collaboration among multiple stakeholders can yield creative solutions to complex issues. She also reveals her passion for writing a historical fiction novel that challenges myths...
Mar 29, 2023•47 min•Ep. 40
Get ready to be inspired as Kimberly Wiefling dives into the world of community-building in this captivating episode of Elements of Community . Find out why this powerhouse entrepreneur and community advocate firmly believes connection is the key to success for both individuals and businesses. Listening in as Kimberly shares her secrets on creating a network of shared benefits and abundance will surely leave you feeling inspired and ready to make a meaningful difference in your own circles!...
Mar 22, 2023•55 min•Ep. 39
The Best You Expo is a platform for people to come together and share how to be their best selves. Bernardo Moya, the founder of The Best You, joins the Elements of Community Podcast to talk about what inspired him to start this event, and how it's helped leaders from all over come together to make a difference. Bernardo is an accomplished entrepreneur, business leader, and mentor who has reached stunning success as a best-selling author with " The Question: Find Your True Purpose ". He also man...
Mar 15, 2023•27 min•Ep. 38
Have you ever heard the saying it takes a village to raise a child? The same principle can be applied to achieving success in life. This episode of Elements of Community explores how having meaningful connections with other women is essential for helping us reach our goals and dreams, no matter what they may be! Learn why creating lasting relationships within your community can be an invaluable tool for your path toward self-improvement and achievement. Espree is a true artist who places integri...
Mar 08, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 37
On this episode of Elements of Community , join Ruby Fremon as she guides us through the concept of integrity and intimacy in leadership. Through her experiences as a transformation expert, Ruby dives into how essential it is to be candid within yourself and with those around you - providing real-life advice on building more honest relationships between ourselves, others & our communities. Integrity is at the core of Ruby's leadership as she encourages others to exercise complete self-love, ...
Mar 01, 2023•39 min•Ep. 36
Akasha Skaldeman, our special guest on this Elements of Community podcast episode, dives deep into how to create a strong sense of community. From unifying connections to exploring what it takes for individuals and groups to bond together, prepare for an engaging conversation about building meaningful relationships! Connection is essential to Akasha and her village community, whose members come together regularly to practice activities such as ecstatic dance, meditation with singing bowls, and i...
Feb 22, 2023•52 min•Ep. 35
Lucas Root and Sara Polak, on the Elements of Community podcast, explore how complexity can naturally take root in our lives through community; dive deep into what it is; its importance for us all, and even better - how to make sure we are fostering safe communities that embody positivity! Could blockchain be the key to unlocking a new way of life for communities around the world? Sara believes so! She pointed out, according to Robin Dunbar's research, cognitive capacity limits all communities –...
Feb 15, 2023•39 min•Ep. 34
Today on Elements of Community , Scott Wilder joins us and explores why communities matter and how they can foster growth. He attributed forming meaningful connections with others as a major factor in fostering individual development; knowledge-sharing strengthens skillsets while offering fresh perspectives to progress one's career endeavors! Scott has dedicated the past 25 years of his life to working in tech companies, and now, with Base as head of the Community Advocacy Resources and Educatio...
Feb 08, 2023•42 min•Ep. 33
Lucas Root had the distinct opportunity to sit down with Sandi Boucher, an expert in Indigenous recruitment/retention and Canadian Reconciliation. As they talked about community building, their conversation illuminated how meaningful connections can be crafted from adversity - a truly inspiring message for us all! Sandi Boucher's insightful story speaks to the importance of having a supportive community. Sandi and Lucas discussed how a village alone is not enough to constitute a true community -...
Feb 01, 2023•44 min•Ep. 32
Delanea Davis is disrupting the healing community, making waves with her mission to provide a supportive space for healers and their journey of personal enrichment. Tune in as she shares how it all began on an episode of the Elements of Community podcast! Delanea Davis has provided her community with a remarkable gift - the power of connection. Community "Healing for Healers" is a living example of how just one person can impact the lives of many. By hosting meetings every third Sunday, Delanea ...
Jan 25, 2023•44 min•Ep. 31
Penny Power is an entrepreneur and community builder who has been working in the tech sector since 1983. She believes that technology has disconnected us from our human needs, leading to increased loneliness and mental health issues. For this reason, she has dedicated her life to community building and authoring books on the subject – including Business is Personal – which was published in 1998. In this episode of Elements of Community Podcast, I interview Penny Power about community building an...
Jan 11, 2023•39 min•Ep. 30
In Episode 29 of The Elements of Community Podcast, Lucas Root invites listeners to explore the concept of community and adulthood through an unconventional lens. Root suggests that physical maturity is not the primary indicator of adulthood in humans; rather, it is skills mastery. He goes on to explain that community has a greater role to play when it comes to human development than other animals, and he proposes five key skills that define adulthood: complex communication, fluid leadership, te...
Jan 04, 2023•57 min•Season 65Ep. 29
In the 28th episode of the Elements of Community podcast, host Lucas Root interviews Pedram Shojai, author of eight books, a senior student of Kung Fu, and a Doctor of Oriental Medicine who left medicine to write books and make films. During the episode, Pedram shares insight on his community-building practices and what it takes to self-improvement in meaningful ways. He talks about how consumers have been duped by people in the self-improvement industry by “douchebags” (a term he uses to descri...
Dec 28, 2022•45 min•Ep. 28
Barry has been in the film and TV industry for more than 25 years, and he's seen firsthand how those who are successful use community to create transformation. That's why he's now focused on building a community of people who are oriented towards making positive change in the world. He named this community Dreaming For A Living , and it's become a place where people from all walks of life can come together to celebrate being alive and learn from each other. The members of this community are very...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 27
Tune into Episode 26 of the Elements of Community podcast to explore how connection with others can unlock a whole new perspective for you. Join Sanyika on his inspiring journey from east coast roots to a life-changing walkabout to Los Angeles where he uncovered what true identity, purpose, and community means for him. As an ode to this exploration he launched "All In Man," providing men all over the world with newfound strength to step up and be the men their communities need! Sanyika is an ins...
Dec 14, 2022•57 min•Ep. 26
Join us to hear the remarkable story of Richard Matthews, an adventurous father of four who travels full-time in an RV, while still managing his company, PushButtonPodcasts, and hosting his podcast called The HERO Show, where he's recorded more than 225 episodes from the road. Listen to this inspiring journey on The Elements on Community podcast today! We covered a ton of interesting topics like how true connection with others is built through intention, not simply sharing an address, and how th...
Dec 07, 2022•58 min•Ep. 25
Welcome to Elements of Community! I am your host, Lucas Root , and in this episode, we are going to talk about building community inside corporates, and private marketplaces. Joining me in this episode is Thomas Power . Thomas Power believes in Community Led Growth (CLG) supporting people to grow themselves, their health, their mind, their business, and increase their organization. All three of their children support them in their endeavor of Community Building. Thomas and his wife Penny have be...
Nov 23, 2022•52 min•Ep. 24
Welcome to Elements of Community! I am your host, Lucas Root , and in this episode, we will talk about how science-based tools help a community express humanity again . Joining me in this episode is Dr. Chris Lee. Dr. Chris Lee is the founder and CEO of Elemental Shift —a neuroscience-based consulting company educating on brain-based creativity, productivity, motivation, and research-based strategy for a healthier mindset. Dr. Chris has consulted with 8 figure stockbrokers on Wall Street to tech...
Nov 02, 2022•48 min•Ep. 23
Welcome to Elements of Community! I am your host, Lucas Root , and in this episode, we are going to talk about a community as a place of belongingness and safety . Joining me in this episode is Cam Kashani. Cam Kashani is a four-time Award-Nominated Intuitive Coach and Inspirational Speaker focused on Divine Feminine Embodiment, leading women to their true, authentic, core power. She hosts a popular podcast called “ The Cam Kashani Show ”, focused on ‘Redefining Beauty, Body, and Self. Cam has w...
Oct 26, 2022•42 min•Ep. 22
Welcome back to Elements of Community! Today we are joined by Robb Wolf and we are chatting about how to bridge the gap between “The Virtual” & “The Real” in a community. Robb Wolf is a former research biochemist and 2X New York Times/Wall Street Journal Best-selling author of The Paleo Solution and Wired To Eat . Along with Diana Rodgers, he co-authored the book, Sacred Cow , which explains why well-raised meat is good for us and good for the planet. Robb has transformed the lives of hundre...
Oct 19, 2022•56 min•Ep. 21
Listen to Elements of Community today as Lucas Root talks about a tale of two communities; one is a real story and the other is an idealized version of an alternate universe with a different result. Here’s just a taste of our talking points this week:A Moment of Relative Glory Several years into our marriage, we bought a house in New Jersey, moved in, threw a party, and bought new furniture. We were very delighted. After about six months of living there, our health had been steadily declining. W...
Oct 10, 2022•16 min•Ep. 20
Welcome to Elements of Community! I am your host, Lucas Root , and in this episode, we are going to talk about how Prowess Community takes women from home to hired. Joining me in this episode is Ashley Connell. Ashley is the CEO & Founder of Prowess Project —an integrated job, training, and community platform, that exists to help caregiving women return to the workforce. They have a 70% placement rate to date for women who complete their up-skilling programs, and 94% of their employers agree...
Sep 12, 2022•37 min•Ep. 19
Welcome to Elements of Community! I am your host, Lucas Root , and in this episode, I am going to talk about one of the five elements of community which is the common language . Here’s just a taste of our talking points this week:Common Language The common language is not just the base language we use to be able to enter into a conversation. It is the thing that makes it work. It is the thing that makes the conversation be communication. It is the thing that makes it possible for us to collabora...
Sep 05, 2022•23 min•Ep. 18
Welcome to Elements of Community! I am your host, Lucas Root , and in this episode, we are going to talk about community as teams and their differences. Joining me in this episode is Anastasia Neddersen. Anastasia Neddersen is a serial entrepreneur with 15 years of successful track record leading commercializing a broad portfolio of software and hardware products strategically and technically. In her experience, Anastasia has found that there are many inspiring and revolutionary undertakings in ...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 17
Welcome to Elements of Community! I am your host, Lucas Root , and in this episode, we are going to talk about the soul nutrients of community . Joining me in this episode is Jessica Encell Coleman. Jessica is a love activist, empowerment educator, gratitude alchemist, and the founder and creator of The Magic of Human Connection – a workshop she has facilitated for thousands of people and a movement to create (way) more love inside ourselves, with each other, and on this planet. Here’s just a ta...
Aug 22, 2022•36 min•Ep. 16
Welcome to Elements of Community! I am your host, Lucas Root , and in this episode, we are going to talk about how to build and support an amazing community culture . Joining me in this episode is Jackie Nepola. Jackie brings over two decades of business experience and mom life. She hails from business stardom for transforming a failing business into the multi-award-winning—Kaizen Beauty Academy while winning the Excellence of Education Award for Company Culture. A born connector, Jackie evolved...
Aug 08, 2022•34 min•Ep. 15
