Ep 23: Why We Crave Connection in Community with Talia Schneiderman

Growing up in an entrepreneurial family set the stage for Talia Schneiderman's journey into the world of business and community building. In this episode, Talia recounts her path from teaching at My Gym Children's Fitness Center to co-founding the Harvest Goal Collective with her long-time friend, Steph Exner. We discuss the profound impact accountability groups have on women balancing multiple roles, offering them a safe and supportive space to chase their dreams and cultivate meaningful connections. Talia and Steph met in 2008 at My Gym in Thousand Oaks, California, where Steph attended Talia's baby gym class with her two-year-old son. They immediately hit it off, bonding over their entrepreneurial journeys, creative pursuits, and parenting experiences. Despite Steph's failed attempt to marry Talia into the family (seriously, it didn't work), they remained close friends and cheerleaders for each other. In 2022, they teamed up to create a platform to support other women's journeys, drawing on their shared passion for empowering others.Topics covered:Importance of community and connection.The journey to founding Harvest Goal Collective.The concept and benefits of accountability groups.Building a community, starting from the initial stages to evolving and expanding over time.Providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment for members.Tips and insights for personal development.Here are some actions you can take whether you have 5 minutes or 50:If you have 5 minutes, read this article from MasterClass on why community matters. https://www.masterclass.com/articles/importance-of-communityIf you have 50 minutes, read another article this time from Better Up that talks through the importance of community, including the different types of communities, the benefits, etc.https://www.betterup.com/blog/importance-of-community_______________________________________________Connect with Talia and StephanieInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvest_goal_collective/Website: https://harvestgoalcollective.com/ ______________________Contact French Kissing Life PodcastDM us at @shawnnarstiver on Instagram or FacebookConnect with Shawnna Stiver on LinkedInEmail us at [email protected] Until next time, muah! ______________________French Kissing Life is sponsored by Ampersand Copy and Content. Ready to convert browsers into buyers? If you want to master your messaging, stand out in a saturated market and become a crushed-on, go-to brand, contact us today!Website: https://ampersandcopyandcontent.com/Email: [email protected]