Community: More Than Just Showing Up

This week on Being Social, we're talking about community—what it actually means, why the word feels so overused, and the difference between having an audience and truly building a community. We share our own experiences creating Books & Brews, San Diego Gather, and Commonplace, and talk about what makes some groups feel genuinely connected while others can feel more like just another event.We also dive into why community requires consistency, support, inclusivity, and a real sense of belonging. We talk about loneliness, the importance of in-person connection, why social media can't replace real relationships, and why finding community can get harder as we get older. Plus, we share practical ways to find your people—from joining recurring events and clubs to becoming a regular somewhere, talking to strangers, and even starting a community of your own.Question of the week:What does community mean to you? Do you feel like you have a community, and how did you find it?Resources & Accounts Mentioned:Ramel J. Wallace: @rameljwallaceCreativeMornings San Diego: @creativemornings_sdStill Chill: @stillchill.igPsychology Today — “The Importance of Community”https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-the-wild-things-are/202307/the-importance-of-communityMusic Credit:Original intro music created by David EastFollow us:@beingsocialpodJean:@commonplacesdViviana:@sandiegogather + @booksandbrewsbc