Episode 80: Online Communities

Online communities build bridges, create networks, solve problems and even foster genuine relationships and connections. In this episode, Kacee Ochalek interviews Ruth Weill, 10 year administrator on the Riverwest Neighborhood facebook group; our friend Jeremy Fojut, Chief Idea Officer at Newaukee; and online community expert Darren Gough to talk about ways you can connect in your real neighborhood and in your virtual one.To learn more, visit: Riverwest Neighborhood GroupIsland23ConsultingNewaukeeDarren’s action steps include:Pick something that seems interesting to you, take the first step into one of these places and be immediately connected!Jeremy’s action steps include:Be the opposite of pulling back. Be in an innovation mindset and come out of this stronger.Bridge the City When you’re taking action in your community, share with us! Use #bridgethecity or tag us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.We humbly ask you to consider joining our Patreon so we can continue creating episodes and events that encourage community engagement and open dialogue.For timely content and interviews focused on what’s happening now in our city, tune in to our show on Riverwest Radio (104.1 FM) at 5:30 every other Wednesday, or listen online.