As humans, we need the support and companionship that comes with community. Nowadays, that’s a bit more challenging, but luckily, you can build your own community just by being yourself. Everyone has something to bring to the table, and there’s a seat for us all. Pull up a chair as Cristina talks about what she looks for in an online community, what she’s doing to build her own community, and how you can build yours online.

TOPICS:

• The importance of community (00:30)
• Where online communities started (1:59)
• What you need to start an online community (02:38)
• Choosing your platform (7:40)
• The value of pricing your content appropriately (8:15)
• The importance of confidence in community (12:37)
• Choosing the business model that works for you (13:51)
• What is your message and what do you want to teach the world? (19:40)
• How the blogging community and social media has changed recently (21:21)
• Setting boundaries on social media (24:13)
• The benefits of nurturing a community (26:45)
• Choosing where to build a platform that works for you (28:17)
• The ultimate goal of community (32:56)
• Mi Casa Cooking Club and closing comments from Beyonce (34:26)

RESOURCES:

• Join Cristina’s online community and become part of Mi Casa Cooking Club.
• Build your community on Patreon, Podia, or Mighty Networks.
• For more on how to set boundaries on the internet, follow Diane Sanfilippo on Instagram.
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