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In this episode, we welcome Sophia Bentaher, a French-Moroccan gem of a human and 'Third Culture Kid' - growing up in a different environment then where your parents were raised (she grew up mostly in St Louis). She has turned navigating a multicultural upbringing into her superpower, leading to the creation of rich and vibrant communities around the world.Sophia explains how embracing her identity as a Third Culture Kid helped her connect with people from varied backgrounds and fostered her remarkable ability to build inclusive, welcoming spaces.The episode also takes us through Sophia's extraordinary travels, like her "banana bread chronicles" with friend Annabel, where they hitchhiked across 21 European countries exploring desserts and collecting detailed data on their journey. These experiences not only enhanced her understanding of cultural nuances but also led to unexpected opportunities. Her story highlights the value of asking for what you want and the power of saying yes to curiosity-driven adventures.As a bonus, Sophia recounts an incredible episode of navigating Sofi Stadium's security to attend an exclusive after-party, showcasing her determination and resourcefulness.This episode is packed with actionable takeaways for anyone looking to turn their unique background into a superpower and foster meaningful connections in their own lives.

Join us in this episode as we dive in with one of our close friends, Maddie Ireland, a community-builder, swim lover, and health coach, who founded the Venice Swim Club. Maddie shares her personal story of transitioning from a drinking culture in Sydney to embracing a healthier lifestyle in Los Angeles as well the magic she's felt while hosting a weekly swim club.Through her commitment to the Venice Swim Club, Maddie has created an inclusive and supportive environment where friendships and even romantic relationships flourish. She discusses the evolution of the club, from welcoming beginners to connecting with competitive swim crews in Santa Monica.In addition, Maddie offers actionable steps for finding and building your own community through activities you love, whether it's swimming, paddle tennis, or pickleball. She emphasizes the importance of consistency, inclusivity, and the power of shared experiences in forging meaningful connections.If you're looking to find more abundance and connection in your life, this episode is packed with takeaways on how to start and nurture community-driven groups, draw inspiration from personal growth, and embrace the joy of bringing people together.Tune in to learn from Maddie's experiences and be inspired to create your own community around the activities you love!

In this episode, we sit down with Cassandra Michler, a purpose-driven entrepreneur who has founded seven businesses, starting with MoonLab Productions nearly a decade ago. Cass takes us through her impressive career trajectory, from helping her grandfather with nonprofit events in her early years to managing multimillion-dollar events for brands such as Uber, Instacart, Disney, and Fujifilm by her early twenties . We delve into the founding of MoonLab's purpose-driven culture and the transformative journey to creating a holistic business ecosystem.Cass opens up about her personal journey through burnout during the pandemic and a life-changing experience in Bali that reshaped her approach to work and life. We discuss the importance of inner work, spiritual growth, and community belonging, touching on how these elements contribute to personal and collective healing. Finally, we learn about her latest venture, EarthLab, which integrates spiritual consciousness into business practices with co-creation at the heart.This conversation is a testament to the power of designing a life you love and aligning inner and outer consciousness for a more mindful and impactful world.Cass's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-michler/Cass's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandramaria/MoonLab Website: https://www.moonlabproductions.com/EarthLab Website: https://www.weareearthlab.com/

If you've just moved to a new town or are just looking to cultivate your *dream* community but aren't sure how, we've got you! More of That co-founders Meredith and Eric share their tips and easy actionable items to finding your tribe and becoming the community you're ready to attract, as well as deeper advice on cultivating meaningful friendships from the ground up! 

If you live in a bigger city, chances are, there is a Sofar Sounds near you! Sofar Sounds is a pop-up music experience that brings presence and intimacy back to live music. It's now in over 300 cities globally!Today, we sit down with Rafe Offer, the founder of Sofar Sounds, to hear about how one fateful evening of wanting to hear the live music at a noisy bar was the catalyst for starting Sofar Sounds, and the learnings and magic that has ensued as it has rapidly expanded around the world to become a globally-recognized movement.This episode is very special because our co-founder Meredith actually toured 15 cities across Europe with Sofar Sounds in 2015 and interviewed Rafe for her first podcast the following year! If you have a love for live music or are curious about how to start a grassroots movement through innovative experiences, this episode is for you! 

In this episode, we explore the artful world of intimate gatherings and deep connections with Susan McTavish Best, the mastermind behind POSTHOC salons.  With a background as a silicon-valley PR maestro and city guide writer she has woven together communities from the ground up, one meal and conversation at a time.This episode explores and celebrates the salon, an age-old tradition reimagined by Susan, where a carefully selected guest list and the warmth of homemade food set the stage for deep conversations and connection. As we wrap up, the conversation shifts to societal issues around connection, from the loneliness pandemic to the power of gratitude. We explore strategies to ignite personal action against isolation, emphasizing the transformative power of creating spaces that foster generosity and nurturing the seeds of community through simple acts of gathering. We invite you to lean in, listen, and perhaps be inspired to host your own salon because it's within these small circles of connection that belonging is created and community is made.To learn more about Susan's work and posthoc, you can visit: https://posthoc.com/

In this episode, we talk with the founder of Don't Tell Comedy, Kyle Kazanjian-Amory, about how a desire to perform more in the stand-up circuit in LA led him to hosting backyard comedy shows with friends. This ended up scaling into what is now known as Don't Tell Comedy,  a global network of secret pop-up comedy shows. Kyle gives us the low-down on how it scaled, growing pains, and values of supporting up-and-coming comedians that have become part of the fabric of Don't Tell Comedy. If you're looking for how to turn your pain point into your purpose, this episode is for you.You can learn more about Don't Tell Comedy and find out how you can attend a show near your here:https://www.donttellcomedy.com/

Justine, also known as the Queen of Venice Beach and a real life Mermaid, is a maritime archeologist turned community builder. She has started over half a dozen whatsapp groups with over 500 people per group and is currently putting her IRL expertise of community building to use in the digital world as head of community for two apps currently in stealth mode. We've done More of That experiences with Justine and have both deeply admired how she leads from her heart and the intentionality she puts behind fostering friendship and community at large. If you're going through a life transition and looking to see how you can take ownership of cultivating community in your life, look no further! You can find here on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/justinemagicbean/And work with her in building communities here: https://www.withcommunity.io/

At More of That, we love the phrase "be the catalyst." It's the idea of being the agent of change rather than waiting for something to come to you and finding ways to spread that change for others who need it.  We love it so much that we've hosted 2 events called just that. One of the things we mean by being the catalyst is becoming what you're ready to attract. Whether you're ready to call in new community, a new partner, a new job, or something else, listen to this to get into the energy and feeling of what you want, and then to find the perfect next step to set the wheels into motion! 

This year, we hosted a consistent series, Best Morning Ever, born out of Meredith's desire to share her Monday morning routine with the community.Every week for 36 weeks, we started our Monday with the More of That community at Best Morning Ever where we'd connect, do yoga, breathwork, meditation, journaling, and have delicious matcha- all before 8:30 AM.We had over 1,000 attendees and collaborated with over a dozen brands and partners. In this episode, we talk about how Best Morning Ever was created, how it grew, our learnings from it, and mostly, the power of consistently showing up for your dream and the snowball effect it can create.We hope you enjoy this episode, take action on the thing you've been wanting to do, and we hope to see you at a Best Morning Ever in 2024! 

Oliver Evans is the founder of The KINN, a co-working space, community space, and incubation space in the heart of Venice (also where we've hosted many More of That events).Oliver talks about his early entrepreneurial pursuits - from working in nightlife and events in NY, to pivoting his purpose, getting into endurance events, and eventually ending up in LA. We discuss The KINN's mission to create an environment in Venice that transcends the profit-centric models of co-working space through intentional space design and engaging programming that can spark collaboration and fuel entrepreneurial spirits.As an advocate for personal and professional growth, Oliver reveals his plans for expanding The KINN internationally, building transformative educational experiences and a robust partnership network. He also gives personal insights into mindfulness practices like meditation and exercise, which keep him grounded amidst his ambitious endeavors.If you're looking at how to connect the dots in your own journey to bring you into your full purpose, this episode is for you.You can find out more about Oliver and The KINN at:https://thekinn.co/https://www.instagram.com/thekinn.co/https://www.instagram.com/_oliverrayevans/

With the holiday season upon us, which can be both beautiful and triggering, we wanted to provide you with tools to navigate social activities, release social anxiety, and show up as your best self. Through a guided meditation and questions for reflection, you'll feel reset, empowered, and ready to own your energy in any social interaction. We hope you enjoy!

Leah Zaccaria is founder of shefayoga studio here in Venice (where we've hosted many More of That events!), Shefayoga studio and Hauteyoga in Seattle, and author of Seen: A memoir.Leah is an absolute force in the Venice wellness scene and shares her inspirational story of going from being a burnt out CPA to finding her true passion in yoga and wellness to how she persevered and thrived amidst the challenges in stepping into her new passion.If you're wanting to learn to trust your inner voice and take action on your dreams,  this episode is for you! Leah's IG: https://www.instagram.com/leahzaccaria/shefayoga Venice IG: https://www.instagram.com/shefayogavenice/Book a class at shefayoga Venice: https://shefayogavenice.com/yoga-classes/

In this mini solo episode, we talk about their tactics within and beyond More of That (especially recounting Meredith's recent festival wedding in the desert) to help friends and family from different worlds feel comfortable enough to expand outside of their comfort zone.Expect interesting tales and tactical takeaways of how you can host unforgettable experiences that leave all your guests feeling connected and inspired.

Aaron Suarez is a powerful force in More of That, helping us create magic for all of our events and vision of the movement for the last year and a half. In this episode, we sit down with Aaron and hear about his journey into community building - from organizing crazy adventures around the globe working for Remote Year to how the love of music has given him his community roots here in LA. We touch on a number of topics including social anxiety, the importance of pushing through discomfort, and the challenges of making and sustaining friendships in the gay community. Aaron also shares his approach for creating memorable experiences through putting himself in the mindset of attendees.  You can check out more about Aaron at:https://www.instagram.com/aaronsuarez/

Blake Rose and Brian Price of OLA Beach Tennis join us in this episode to talk about building community through flow state and how they brought beach tennis from Brazil to West LA. They started their brand OLA last summer and they have already introduced thousands of people to this fast-growing beach sport via their weekly Open Play nights, tournaments, and corporate events.In addition to highlighting the powerful momentum OLA Beach Tennis has created in West LA, we also reminisce with Blake and Brian on how they were some of the first attendees of our More of That experiences which inspired them and provided creative direction for them to build their own community. If you're wanting to maximize your flow state and learn how to share it with others, this episode is for you!You can learn more about OLA on their Instagram or websitehttps://www.instagram.com/olabeachtennis/https://olabeachtennis.com/

During this episode, we sit down with our good friends Alper Nakri and Deniz Hotamisligil, founders of the Turkish Breakfast Club. Turkish Breakfast Club started out as a fun gift both wanted to share on the playa at Burning Man, where they suprised many Burners with an elaborate Turkish breakfast spread at sunrise. This soon became a HUGE hit when Alper and Denis took this concept to LA, and they've now hosted many Turkish Breakfast Clubs where people can connect authentically over food and good conversation.In this episode, Deniz and Alper share the origin story of Turkish Breakfast Club, how their cultural traditions in Turkey inspired this wonderous experience, and how they design the experience to create great conversation and connection amongst guests.If you're interested in attending a Turkish Breakfast Club experience, check them out here:Website: https://turkishbreakfast.club/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turkishbreakfastclub/

In this episode, we are joined by the eternally inspirational Mary "Mandie" Davis who started Worthy of Love a decade ago in 2013 to provide birthday parties for children experiencing homelessness. Since then, Worthy of Love has thrown monthly birthday parties for over 10,000 children experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles and Houston, TX.Mary talks about how Worthy of Love was born, how it's grown, and how the movement has caught on and snowballed since. This is truly a tear-jerker episode and for anyone who is wondering how to create meaningful impact from the heart, this episode is for YOU!If you want to get involved with Worthy of Love, you can check them out here:https://www.worthyoflovela.org/

In this episode, we sit down with our friend Zach Poll, who founded Mental Health is Hott, an apparel company that sparks positive conversations around mental health and whose proceeds provide therapy for those who can't afford it.  We sit down with Zach to talk about how mental health and vulnerability can bring us closer to others while also improving our relationship to ourselves. Topics Covered:What is Mental Health is HottZach’s story having a family member commit suicideBuilding community around mental healthWays to connect with people authentically around mental healthThe future hopes for Mental health is hottFor more information or to order your own hoodie, visit mentalhealthishott.com And if you or someone you know needs therapy and can't afford it, you can text this Mental Health is Hott number for further help:(973) 791-9109Connect with Zach:https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharybrandonpoll/https://www.instagram.com/zacharybpoll/

In this episode, we talk with a community builder who has led thousands through dance and other forms of expression to combat loneliness and foster connection, Julia Grace. Julia is founder of The Wave Silent Disco, a "movement" movement that has led thousands of people through silent disco musical journeys to connect more deeply with themselves and each other and Alma Cares, an organization that helps combat loneliness in the elderly population through music, movement, and art. Julia grew up using dance to foster her own belonging in the world and has now turned it into her life purpose to help others connect more meaningfully through this modality.If you're looking to super-charge your purpose doing what you love, look no further than this episode.For more information on Julia Grace, The Wave, and Alma Cares visit:https://www.instagram.com/juliagracelove/https://www.almamovement.org/abouthttps://thewavemovement.com/

In this episode, we have our good friend Doug Cartwright on the pod. Doug founded Alchemy Sales Coaching, a powerful mastermind for people in door-to-door sales to receive mentorship, community, sales techniques, and holistic mindset and wellness tips. Doug used to be the "Brad Pitt" of door-to-door sales, raking in over $1 million at his peak in the industry. While at the top of his game, he was, paradoxically, deeply lonely. This led him to found Alchemy Sales Coaching, giving the mental, financial, and social support to young sales reps at the top of their field , support Doug had wished existed for him when he started out.Topics covered: -Doug's journey from top sales rep to rock bottom to building a mastermind for sales reps- Doug's story of how being so obsessed with validation led him to spending $14K to get a selfie with Kevin Durant-How to alchemize your struggles into your superpower-How self development and sales are interconnectedIf you're interested in learning more about Doug and Alchemy Sales Coaching check them out here:Alchemy Sales Coaching igDoug Cartwright ig

On this pod, we have one of our besties, Ashlyn Showalter, who is a force of nature in the Venice community. Ashlyn is co-founder of Mycelium Festival, an intimate festival of 250 people where entrepreneurs and creatives connect on a deeper level, and is a business coach for women.In this episode, we cover:How Ashlyn moved to LA knowing no one and began to create her own communityHow to set healthy boundaries as you're building community to still leave time for yourselfHow Ashlyn co-created the intimate Mycelium Festival (with Eric and others!) to be a catalyst for people in their journey of creating their own communitiesAnd much more!For more information about Mycelium,  go to myceliumfest.org and for more information about Ashlyn, check her out on instagram at @theashlynshow.

We met Muita Muthee last year when he took photographs for one of our very first More of That experiences. Since then, he has become a staple in the More of That family and hasn't just given us iconic photos of our community, but has also become the heartbeat of our community.Muita is an extremely talented director, writer, and photographer and on this week's episode, he tells us about his life in Kenya, courageously following his dreams to pursue his creative passions, which led him to leaving everything in Kenya behind to come to LA. Muita talks about his initial highs and lowest lows moving to LA, and how his love for photography reignited his spark for life and led him to join - and now foster- many communities here.If you're feeling like a fish out of water in a new place and are looking for a sign that you have everything you need to find you're tribe, this episode is for you!Topics Covered:- How Muita left Kenya and forged his own path and community in LA- Getting out of a dark place- Giving back to communities in order to connect - The cultural differences of community from Kenya to CaliforniaFor more information on Muita and his work, check him out at:https://www.instagram.com/muita_muthee/

In this episode, we speak with Jesse Israel, leadership coach, speaker, and founder of The Big Quiet, a mass meditation movement that has brought thousands of people together for conscious connection in places like Madison Square Garden, Central Park, SXSW and even in stadiums with Oprah.Jesse had been cultivating community long before The Big Quiet, and he talks with us about how as a burnt-out music exec, he turned to meditation to reconnect to his life. We dive into how Jesse started-by hosting simple meditation circles around NYC and how it snowballed into a worldwide movement.Topics covered: -How to get people bought-in to your activity-How leaders empower others to share-The importance of taking time to be alone in stillness-How to retain intimacy of experiences as they scale-What's next for The Big QuietIf you're interested in learning more about Jesse and The Big Quiet, check out https://www.thebigquiet.com/ and https://www.jesseisrael.com/

In this episode we are joined by coach, motivational speaker, community-builder, experience curator, and podcast host of "You're Not Going to Like This," Imari Tuakli.  Imari's purpose and passion is helping everyone get out of their own way and awaken to their potential.  Topics we cover:-How to start taking steps toward your best life-Imari's breaking point and how he began his self development journey-Imari's philosophy on hosting impactful experiences-The importance of self-work and how it's tied to building your tribe If you're interested to learn more about Imari and his work you can check him out at @freeimari and his experiences @space.movement  on instagram or http://imarituakli.com/. 

Tommy Sobel is the world’s premiere digital habits coach, having helped 1000’s of busy top-performers reclaim tens of 1000’s of hours of productive time. Using his background in neuroscience and behavior reconditioning, Tommy trains business leaders to improve their relationship with screens through coaching, proven systems and community, so they can reclaim 100+ productive hours each month, grow their business faster and enjoy more time off. His company Brick is a community for people who are dissatisfied with their relationship to screens and want to spend more time engaged with others in the real world. Brick throws highly curated phone-free experiences for our growing community of business leaders, innovators and forward-thinking people.In this episode of More of That, we talk with Tommy about:-How Tommy went from being an executive at Dreamworks, spending 10+ hours a day on his phone to a digital wellness coach-The power of tiny shifts to transform you into the top 1% of conscious phone users-How to form a healthy relationship with your phone, allowing you to deepen your relationship to yourself and othersIf you’re interested in hearing more about Tommy, his work as a digital wellness coach, and BRICK’s awesome phone-free initiatives, check him out at gobricknow.comAnd download Tommy's free e-book on "The Top 5 Phone Smart Habits of High;y Productive People" here: https://gobricknow.com/start

Our dear friend, More of That MVP and the world's first ever party coach Evan Cudworth joins us for a discussion on how to find your vibe partying. Being someone who was in the rave scene for over a decade, Evan talks about how you can find the confidence and freedom partying in your own way- with or without alcohol. Having recovered from "burning the candle at both ends," Evan now helps others find their authentic party vibe.Topics covered:What is a party coach and a vibe curator?Going to extremes to find balanceHow to get what you want out a party atmosphere without relying on substancesThe difference between intentions and objectivesEvan’s story of going from extreme raver and partier to finding balanceUsing group accountability to achieve your goalsTo connect with Evan, you can follow him at https://www.instagram.com/evan_cudworthand check out his website at https://vibecurator.coach/

Connection? Inclusivity? Intimate, unforgettable gatherings? Do you want to cultivate MORE OF THAT in your life?In this special episode, More of That founders Eric and Meredith talk about the secret sauce to hosting your own unforgettable experience. Topics covered: How More of That started with storytelling potlucksWhat is a storytelling potluck and how does it give everyone a voice?Step-By-Step processes of how you can host your own experiences that will leave people wanting MORE OF THAT. Click here to get a special PDF with the step-by-step process.

Meredith met Will Smith when they both did their Masters in African Studies at Oxford University in 2014. Since then, Will has either founded or co-founded three nonprofits and one social enterprise. Will co-founded his first organization, LEAD Monrovia Football Academy, in 2015 with former Liberian national soccer team player Sekou Dgeorges Manubah. LEAD MFA is a leadership academy in Monrovia, Liberia which trains Liberia’s youth in soccer, academics, and leadership skills. After LEAD MFA’s amazing success, Will helped co-found another leadership development organization, LEAD Morocco, in 2019. Now, Will has created LEAD Edu, a global initiative that establishes, supports, and grows programs that empower future leaders around the world. In this episode, Will talks with us about his journey co-founding the initial academy, how he co-created the academy to be self sustaining and run by Liberians, and how he has thought about the evolution of this movement on a global scale to fit the needs and context of local communities.Will Smith: Using academics and sport to build Africa’s Future Leaders

Kristen Michaela, also known online as KittyPlays, is one of the most famous female gamers in the world and a trailblazer in the gaming industry.  She's built a powerful online community of over 1 million on Twitch, half a million on YouTube, and over 300k on instagram. In this episode, we talk about how she created a career and community out of doing what she loved in gaming and how as she's evolved and had her own spiritual awakening through the years, she's taken her community with her along the way.If you'd like to see more of Kristen, you can check her out on Twitch, Instagram, and YouTube as KittyPlays. 

Within months of moving to LA from NY last year, Tracy Komlos had already become a super-connector and force for community in town. In this episode, we talk with Tracy about how she started her journey as a community-builder, her multiple projects, and what it takes to cultivate community in your own life. Tracy first made a career out of community-building by founding Pangea, the #1 leading retreat company for female entrepreneurs. Since then, Tracy has co-founded LA Hike Club, a group that meets weekly on Wednesdays to hike in LA. It snowballed from her and her roommate last year to a group of nearly 1,000! Tracy discusses how she developed her own community out of a personal feeling of disconnectedness and what she does to cut through the small talk to “go deep quick” with those in her community.To follow what Tracy is up to, you can check her out at @tracykomlos and @la_hikeclub

Chelsea Briggs is a self-made powerhouse in the hosting world and has spent the last decade interviewing some of the biggest stars in the music industry: from Shawn Mendes to Ed Sheeran to Fifth Harmony... you name it. As a Billboard Reporter and on-camera talent for Live x Live, Chelsea has earned a reputation of authenticity on -and off-the red carpet and in this episode, she shares with us the secrets to fostering genuine connections with others.For more on Chelsea, you can check her out at @chelsea_briggs on instagram

On today's episode we are joined by TheFutureParty's founder Boye Fajinmi. TheFutureParty is a digital media and IRL company that was originally started a decade ago to celebrate and connect young professionals in entertainment through parties, panels, and dinners. It has since grown into a 100,000 person strong newsletter that is at the pulse of culture and business and has continued to create epic experiences and helps brands create community. Originally born in Nigeria, Boye grew up in Minnesota and moved to LA for college and work after, where he resides today. Boye started his career at WME and Paramount before going full time with TheFutureParty. We talk to Boye about how to be the catalyst for the community you crave, the importance of having both an IRL and digital community, and the Future of TheFutureParty as it continues to evolve. To find out more information, you can visit https://futureparty.com/, follow the future party on IG @futureparty, and follow Boye on IG @boye.

You are NOT going to want to miss this episode with Angel DeSantis, an esteemed mindset and wellness practitioner, who was born into the Children of God Cult, now called The Family International, a cult with 14,000 members and communes in 180 countries that gained notoriety for its treatment of children. Angel talks to us about what it was like growing up in the cult and how it colored her belief system, how she eventually left the cult at age 23, and how she’s since rebuilt her belief system and mindset from the ground up after starting from scratch in the world outside the cult’s reaches. We then have a deep conversation about what constitutes a cult and when a community is in danger of becoming a cult. We also talk about how Angel has used her experience to help others rebuild their lives and rewire their brain through her own signature methodology called The Process. If you’d like to hear more about Angel and the incredible courses she’s developed using techniques rooted in neuroscience and mindfulness, you can check out theprocessbyangel.com and find her on IG at @whatisangeldoing.

What do you do when you move to a new place and are looking for YOUR people? Brigitte London and Jenny Kozena are the masterminds behind IntroOnly, a digital platform with curated IRL events. The Czech sisters combined Brigitte's engineering background from Uber with Jenny's background as an interior designer to create this curated community hub 2 years ago as a way to solve the problem new people in new cities looking to connect with others who are far away from home. This was especially pertinent for this sisters who have moved dozens of times all over the world, having to start their friend group from scratch each time.  The app and events persevered through the pandemic and has provided hundreds of international and local people alike with unforgettable experiences such as goat yoga, Swedish Midsummer, and a 5 star Friendsgiving. Soon it will help other communities host their events on the app's platform as well.In this episode, Brigitte and Jenny talk about how they created this international community from their personal pain points of moving to new places, how small moments of connection can lead to huge snowball effects, how to curate a cohesive intentional community that has a feeling of exclusivity while remaining inclusive, and how they are bridging the digital and in-person community landscape with IntroOnly. Visit introonlyapp.com or instagram.com/introonlyapp for more information!

New Year's resolutions can be short lived if we don't take time to define the clear why or feeling behind certain goals. If you're looking to expand into your best self yet, join us for a short and powerful episode where Meredith and Eric give their formula for setting intentions, doing a life audit to clear out the things that are keeping your life cluttered, and then connect to how you want to FEEL in the new year and which things help you cultivate MORE OF THAT. At the end of the episode, Meredith leads you through a visioning meditation and gives actionable journaling prompts so you can create more of what you love in 2022. 

In this very special More of That episode, we are joined by Julia Ama, Meredith's former roommate and the reason Eric and Meredith met in the first place (!)Not only is Julia a super-connector, but she is also a community building powerhouse. Julia is co-founder of GRLSWRL, a female founded skateboarding collective that started as nine women getting together to skateboard in Venice and has since grown to a global movement with womxn all over the world. As if that isn't cool enough, Julia is also a Senior Product Manager at Tinder and helped launch "Explore" which helps people connect based on interests, shared communities and interactive experiences.On this episode,  Julia talks with us about how her passions and curiosity about meeting new people and exploring new things led her to found her communities, how to scale a community while retaining an inclusive, signature feel, and how she thinks about bridging the gap between IRL and online connections.If you'd like to learn more about GRLSWRL and even attend a group skate, you can find out more information at: https://www.instagram.com/grlswirl

Running is undoubtedly a deeply personal journey. But when you combine personal will with the power of community, you are bound to surprise yourself on what you can achieve. Greg Drach must've known this deep down in 2015 when he was looking to start an accountability running group in London as he trained for his next marathon. Flash forward 6 years, Midnight Runners is now a global movement in many cities around the world that has helped thousands of people lace up their shoes and hit the streets. We talk with Greg about how his personal pain point turned into a shared mission that took flight into a larger movement and about how he harnesses the power of community online to make offline meetups so effective with his past app MyCrew and his latest venture Masters where pro-athletes lead communities through rigorous training schedules. If you're interested in hearing more about Midnight Runners, check them out at midnightrunners.com . And you can find more info about Greg's latest project, Masters, on their website https://www.mastersapp.com/.

In this episode we are joined by an absolute POWERHOUSE of a woman, Heidi Uzelac. Heidi is the founder of PowerFemme Fitness, an online community that helps women transform their health from the inside out. She has changed the lives of hundreds of women around the country. And if that isn't enough, Heidi is also the founder of PowerFemme Productions, a production company that champions the stories of powerful women. Heidi shares with us how she alchemized her own adolescent struggles with body image, a divided home, and instability to cultivate an unshakable internal sense of belonging that she has since spread on to countless others. We hope you enjoy this episode and if you'd like to see what Heidi is up to, you can check her out at: Instagram:@heidiforrest_ Podcast:Hustle & Flow Website:https://www.powerfemmefitness.com/

Sky Cowans of the one and only YouTube Channel Sky Life is a video beast and a spiritual crusader.  Sky enters into very unique communities such as Breatharians, Satanists, and modern day Witches,  exploring different spiritual and biohacking techniques to expose her viewers to new perspectives, mindset tools, and ways of life.  Sky discusses the skill and importance of entering into new communities with curiosity instead of judgement and how to cultivate an online sense of belonging and community for the people who engage with the content she puts out. Sky has over 200k subscribers and 160 videos on Sky Life. If you want to check out her awesome and thought-provoking content, head to:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SkyLife_skycowansInstagram: @skycowans

Eddy Roche is an entrepreneurial force of nature.  Coming from Australia to the US in his 20s, Eddy weathered many failed startups until he started to follow his passion of helping people feel their best through fitness. His outgoing personality and love for getting people moving led him to form DMN8, LA's first outdoor fitness movement and community. DMN8 has already served thousands of people in LA, and it has an extremely unique way of making everyone who steps foot in this outdoor gym feel like instant family. In this episode, Eddy shares how his winding entrepreneurial journey led to him to founding DMN8 and his secret sauce to creating a tight knit community that inspires everyone in it to be their best selves. If you're interested in learning more about Eddy and DMN8, check them out on dmn8.com and @dmn8_app on instagram.

Welcome to our first ever More of That episode. On this episode, we talk about the More of That origin story, how we both came to find each other through a serendipitous sublet involving Ironmans, how community and belonging played vital roles in each of our lives, and how the pandemic super-charged our desires to bring authentic connection and play to the world. If you want to know how we started More of That and how all the dots connect in retrospect to form the perfect movement, stay tuned for this episode! More of That was founded by  international journalist, purpose coach,  and 24 time marathoner, Meredith Baker, and  business intelligence consultant and fitness junkie, Eric Dybvig. If you like this episode, be sure to share and subscribe to be kept up to date on more awesome humans doing rad things in their communities. You can also join our community on instagram at @more.of.that