Community

A good community is one of the fastest ways to grow your business. Kristina and Maria know this because they’ve done it (twice!) Though the question they always get asked is how to find the right community for the season of business you’re in right now. In this episode they are breaking down the art of finding the right community for your business goals and your personal values. Whether you'r...

In this joint edition of the Community and Inspire + Move podcast, Kristina Bartold and Alli Arruda are talking about all things personal branding.  Everyone has a personal brand, but few truly leverage it to its full potential.  Alli and Kristina are getting into what it takes to build a personal brand that gets noticed and how to overcome the feelings of self-doubt or cringe that pop up. Tune in...

Hey Community family, in today’s episode Kristina and Maria are pulling back the curtain on the content mistakes they made in 2025 and the changes they are making to see even more success in 2026. If you want to skip some of the guesswork and the trial and error on social media this year, tune in to take our best advice and implement it in your own way! Some of the key mistakes covered are: How ov...

AI content is changing social media forever. Whether you like it or not, it’s here, and we need to leverage it as much as we can to improve our systems and workflows. But that doesn’t mean we need to replicate it in our content. Your content is your opportunity to show the world who you are, why you’re different, and what you’re going through. Don’t blend in with AI-generated junk just to show up...

The balancing act of building trust and monetizing can be tough. Kristina has walked this typerope and is sharing her hard-won lessons from building community and turning profit. Whether you're a podcaster, founder, community builder, or content creator, this episode is your guide to grow your community and your business without over-monetizing too soon. Tune in to hear: The dangers of moneti...

Today on Community, Kristina sits down with the incredible Kimberley Hiebert, CEO of Door Gurus to dive into Kimberley’s journey from the streets of Vancouver to becoming a successful business owner, franchisor, and community builder.  Key topics covered: From being a foster child to running multiple successful businesses, Kim discusses how every part of her past has led her to where she is today....

The momentum from the last High Vibe Women was REAL. In their early bird window they were able to sell over 100 tickets to an event that was still 7 months away! In this episode of Community, Kristina is coming to with a behind-the-scenes look at how they were able to build the hype and sell an event so far out.  She covers:  What actually drives ticket sales today. Why pre-selling and validating...

On today’s episode of Community, Kristina is joined by marketing coach and Instagram expert Jenna Harding for a conversation packed with practical insights about how to practically grow your business and make sales on Instagram. The Instagram algorithm has changed and sure there are lots of new updates, but Kristina and Jenna unpack why they believe the fundamentals of building a community and mak...

Hey Community family, in today’s solo episode Kristina dives into a topic she gets asked about all the time: how can I monetize my podcast/community? Through The Social Snippet, Kristina and her team have launched well over 50 podcasts and they’ve worked with really really successful shows and others that never saw a dime of return on their initial podcasting investment. The difference? Often a cl...

This episode of Community is a live recording from January’s High Vibe Women retreat featuring an impactful Q&A session between the attendees, Kristina and special guest Jen, founder of Becoming Iconic and Iconic Magazine. In this conversation, Kristina and Jen dive deep into the real questions women in business are asking right now. From pitching big brands to building their own personal bran...

What’s the difference between women who get what they want and don’t?  It's all about asking.  Today’s conversation features the bold and visionary Anna Lozano. Anna has been in the entrepreneurial game for seventeen years and today, she shares how she dropped her ego and became someone who uses her authenticity and giving energy to create an endless supply of aligned opportunities. Anna will...

Instagram quietly just dropped a feature that could be a huge difference maker for businesses trying to grow community and sell on Social Media. Instagram now allows you to link reels to each other! This is going to revive old content and create a connected content ecosystem around your best content so the shelf life goes further! In 2026 it is so clear that chasing virality doesn’t lend the resul...

It’s not always about being the best, sometimes it comes down to being the most authentic and enthusiastic. In this episode of Community, Kristina is reflecting on the incredible opportunities that simply showing up, consistently and with enthusiasm has provided her in her business journey. Enthusiasm builds trust, deepens relationships and gets you in rooms and spaces you may not even ‘deserve’ t...

There are two kinds of businesses: the ones that sell products and the ones that care about their communities.  Today, Kristina chats with Mariam White, founder and CEO of Living Beauty, a Canadian luxe spa and distributor of premium beauty products. Together, they discuss Mariam’s journey from beauty school to launching her dream storefront in Toronto. Mariam shares what it really takes to create...

High Vibe Women! Thank you for trusting us again. Kristina, Maria and the High Vibe Women team hosted their 5th Full Day Experience on March 6th (VIP) and March 7th and it was truly incredible. Not just because of the amazing venue, food, speakers, sponsors and vendors. Additionally, and as always the attendees showed up in a way that made this room unforgettable with their commitment to good ener...

In this episode of Community, Kristina is joined by close friend and community-building expert Inbal Claudio to discuss how to build a successful community around your business.  Inbal is sharing her experiences from building an online community with 4,000 women to opening her new coworking space, Clubhouse O.C. in Orange County.  Together they dive into the importance of nurturing authentic conne...

If Kristina never sent follow ups after going to an event The Social Snippet wouldn’t be where it is today. If you go to a lot of events, you know they aren’t all created equal for your business, some hit and some leave you wondering if going was worth your time or your money. But regardless, one thing remains true through all events, the fortune is in the follow up. Showing up to an event is like...

This special episode of Community is a collab episode with the Inspire + Move podcast, live from Alli Arruda’s home studio. Together Kristina and Alli are tackling the question of what advice they’d give to entrepreneurs scaling their business in 2026. They reflect on the networks they’ve built, how they increased their visibility, leaned into service, and so much more. Alli and Kristina are with...

Are you joining us for the High Vibe Women Full Day Experience on March 7th? If you are making the trip to the Pearle Hotel in Burlington, Ontario to join nearly 200 influential and entrepreneurial women, this episode is your guide to maximize your investment and your excitement! Co Founders Kristina and Maria are pulling back the curtain on one of their favourite days of the year and what you can...

Hey Community family! In today’s episode, Kristina sits down with Rebecca Ogilvie, the incredible Founder of The Detour Co., a Canadian face care brand that’s turning everyday skincare into soul-nourishing rituals. They are discussing how to show up, stand out, and get even more value than you paid for, from an event vendor or sponsor experience! Tune in to hear: Why face care became a sacred ritu...

The scoreboard is changing on Instagram. While likes and follower count once ruled the platform, success in 2026 is being measured differently.  Instagram is rewarding the content that creates real conversations and gets shared.  In this episode Kristina is walking you through how to create more sharable content by joining the conversations that are already happening around you! Tune in to learn:...

On this episode of the Community Podcast Kristina is with CPA and Master NLP Coach Vanessa Bowen, who is helping us redefine what it means to be financially free as an entrepreneur. Vanessa shares how her journey to mastering money mindset and how it has transformed not just her business, but her life. Together, Kristina and Vanessa unpack: The two sides to wealth building that most entrepreneurs...

In this episode of Community we are highlighting Acre75 Gathered, an incredible small town Canadian goods subscription box, shipping hundreds of beautiful, curated boxes across North America. With Founder Virginia, Kristina dives into what it took to build the Acre75 Gathered brand and navigate business and motherhood, hiring, slow growth, mastering systems and more! Key takeaways to listen for: ...

Fresh off their 3rd High Vibe Women Retreat, Kristina, Maria and Janette are recapping the magic of the room and the incredible transformations they got to witness in the attendees. This group of women from diverse backgrounds came together to embrace their vulnerabilities, share their stories, and take bold action toward their business goals, truly showcasing the power of community. Kristina, Mar...

Awards, nominations, accolades, keep your business visible. In this solo episode of Community, Kristina is shifting the way you think about self-promotion. So many entrepreneurs struggle with the embarrassment or the fear to self promote but ‘closed mouths don’t get fed’ and Kristina is breaking down not just if you should self promote but why you should, and how it can transform your business. Tu...