#5 - Richard Bartlett - Community Building On and Offline

Rediscovering Connection with Shelley Doyle

Join me for a captivating conversation with Richard Bartlett, a community builder, whose personal journey has inspired him to help others find connection and solidarity in an increasingly digital world.
Richard shares his experiences of growing up in a close-knit, religious community in New Zealand, his struggle with loneliness after leaving his home, and how his involvement in the Occupy Movement sparked an interest in cooperative, non-hierarchical connections.
Rich unveils his unique community-building framework, micro solidarity, which he has used to create a network of community organizers and even a Micro Solidarity Summer Camp in Berlin.
We tackle a range of topics, from scale sensitivity to power dynamics, exploring how embracing differences can lead to harmonious connections within groups of varying sizes.
As we navigate the world of digital platforms for community building, Richard offers his insights on how tools like Zoom, Discord, Telegram, and Spatial can foster strong connections.
We discuss the importance of having an organizer with a solid plan when hosting gatherings and the role of inclusivity versus intentionality in event planning.
Closing the conversation, we examine the impact of social media on community building (particularly Twitter X) and how it can be used to create meaningful connections, encouraging listeners to use these platforms as a way to connect in the physical world.
Tune in for an insightful conversation with Richard Bartlett on personal growth, community building, and the power of connectivity on and offline.
Where to find Richard Bartlett:
www.richdecibels.com
https://twitter.com/RichDecibels
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I hope our conversation inspires you to rediscover connection in your own life!
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#7 - Dr Robin Dunbar - The Science of Connection and Friendship https://youtu.be/cPT5SyQ7OgA
#8 - Dr Robin Dunbar - Building Community in the Modern Workplace https://youtu.be/OUsKHCNmfPA

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I hope our conversation inspires you to rediscover connection in your personal or professional life.
Subscribe now and let the magic unfold.
Love & sparkles,
✨Shelley
About Your Host

Hi, I’m Shelley Doyle, founder of The Communiverse—a Social Wealth Consultancy. Through our 90-day program, The Social Wealth Roadmap, we empower remote leaders, founders and creators who are craving deeper connection to activate their social wealth, so they can feel deeply connected, trusted, and supported—online, offline and within.
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Capíttulos

1. Exploring Community and Personal Growth (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Scale Sensitivity and Self-Treatment (00:06:56)

3. Exploring Power Dynamics and Group Sizes (00:19:06)

4. Build Intentional Community, Accept Nomadic Identity (00:32:30)

5. Regular Rituals and Community Support Importance (00:38:17)

6. Exploring Digital Platforms for Gatherings (00:52:36)

7. The Spectrum of Community Organization (00:59:44)

8. Social Media's Impact and Building Connections (01:07:48)