Putting We Over I: Collective Leadership & Community

What happens when we stop optimizing for I and start building for we?In this episode of Social Situation, hosts Trevor Loke and Erin Mogel sit down with Lis Best, founder of Girls Club Collective, to talk about what it really takes to build brave, generous communities in a world obsessed with personal brands and individual success.Lis shares the story of launching her business in 2020, how her background in sustainability, communications, and government affairs shaped her approach to leadership, and why she believes community is a powerful antidote to burnout and isolation—especially for founders and solo-preneurs. Together, we unpack the difference between networking and true community, how collective leadership works in practice, and what it looks like to create spaces where people feel seen, supported, and invited to lead.If you’ve ever felt alone in your work, hungry for “your people,” or curious how to grow a community around your values—not just your ventures—this conversation is for you.