Community Made by GWC

In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Beth Thornton, Customer Success leader and founder of CS Thrive, a growing LinkedIn community built for CSMs, by CSMs. Beth shares how losing her job in early 2025 became the catalyst for building the space she wished existed — a judgment-free community where CSMs can ask real questions, seek support, and learn from each other. They dive into how customer suc...

In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Haley Thomas — new mom, entrepreneur, founder of The Passion Pursuit, and the new owner of Camp Climb — to talk about the real journey of motherhood, entrepreneurship, community building, and buying a business while raising a baby. Haley shares how becoming a mom reshaped her identity, deepened her “why,” and pushed her to grow two businesses with more clarit...

In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Jessie Jaskulsky for an update on her surrogacy support community — a space she built because she didn’t want anyone to go through the journey alone. Jessie shares what’s changed since launching, how her community continues to grow, and why she ultimately moved from Skool to Circle to better support intended parents. She talks about the realities of leading a...

What would you build if the community you needed didn’t exist yet? In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Jonathan Roque, creator of Latino Owned, the fast-growing newsletter spotlighting founders and creators. Jonathan shares how his parents’ story, their jewelry shop, and his own career in tech shaped the movement he’s building today. In this conversation:- How Latino Owned really started- Growi...

What does real financial freedom look like, especially when you didn’t grow up talking about money? In this episode, I sit down with Janelle Quinn, a retired Air Force veteran, mom of two, and founder of Empowered Investor and 3FIVE Wealth, to unpack the exact plan, mindset, and community support that helped her turn $60K into a multi-million-dollar portfolio. We talk about: How she joined the Air...

What happens when the things you’re obsessed with as a kid end up shaping your entire life? Today’s episode is the definition of the perfect snowball effect and it started at just 11 years old for Kaitlynn . Kaitlynn Blyth, founder of Happy Day Play , shares the full-circle story of how reading What to Expect as a kid, loving developmental milestones, and paying attention to the “little things” tu...

In this episode of Community Made , Ingrid Zapata Read sits down with sustainability strategist and Nest Earth founder Gabi Fiorentino to talk about what it really means to build authentic connection in an AI-driven world. Ingrid and Gabi talk about: The viral “Is the Internet Dead?” theory and what it means for creators Why in-person experiences and hybrid communities matter more than ever How Ga...

A real conversation about leaving corporate life, redefining success, and building a business rooted in connection. In this episode, Ingrid Zapata Read sits down with Natalie Madrigal , founder of Perfect Your CX , to talk about her leap from corporate life into entrepreneurship—and how she helps businesses grow through human connection, client experience, and community. We explore: Why client ret...

What does it really mean to show up authentically online? Can you build community without burning out or chasing algorithms? In this episode, Ingrid Zapata Read sits down with Max Pete — community builder, writer, and speaker best known for his All Caps Tuesday posts — to talk about authenticity, kindness, and redefining success in the age of social media. We explore: How to create genuine connect...

What happens when you leave the “safe” path in corporate, and build not one, but two businesses from scratch? In this episode of Community Made , host Ingrid Zapata Read sits down with Fatima, founder of Viva Nova Media and co-founder of NJK Partners , to share her bold leap from finance into entrepreneurship. Fatima opens up about: Leaving corporate life after burnout and health struggles Launchi...

Welcome to Community Made by GWC 🎙️ — a video-first podcast where we go all in on what it really takes to turn audiences into thriving communities IRL and online (the authentic way). In this quick trailer, I’m sharing why I’m choosing to launch this now, what inspired it, and a behind-the-scenes look at the conversations you can expect. From community building and entrepreneurship to founder stori...