Humans of Business (former Community Life)

“Sometimes success feels ordinary when you’re the one who lived it.” In this episode, we talked about how to build trust, authority, and impact by understanding yourself, embracing change, and learning to communicate with clarity, warmth, and presence, in particular: 👉 Why storytelling is not optional, but is a survival skill. 👉 Public speaking vs. “private speaking”, and why both matter. 👉 How...

“My business exists because I once felt invisible in a room.” In this episode, we talked about how vulnerability, belonging, and human connection become competitive advantages in business, in particular: 👉 How introversion can be a leadership strength, not a weakness. 👉 Why relationship-building is a long-term investment, not a tactic. 👉 Why success today means helping people feel less alone. J...

“Most of our decisions feel rational until you realize how much of them were borrowed from other people.” In this episode, we talked about how understanding human behavior helps us build better businesses, deeper relationships, and more meaningful creative work, in particular: 👉 Why saying “I don’t know” can actually make you more credible, not less. 👉 Why many small failures hurt far less than...

“Your energy tells the truth long before your words do.” In this episode, we talked about how understanding your energy, your wiring, and your human story reveals the clearest path to building a sustainable business, in particular: 👉 Why you should stop looking outside yourself for answers. 👉 How to listen to your body when logic pushes you the wrong way. 👉 How to navigate the chaos of online a...

“I’d rather lose business than work with people who don’t share my values.” In this episode, we talked about why an entrepreneurial journey is not just about business, but about staying true to yourself, choosing independence over comfort, and building companies that feel like real human communities, in particular: 👉 The importance of choosing people with shared values over short-term profit. 👉...

“I thought I was building a business, but I was actually rediscovering myself.” In this episode, we talked about how embracing our humanity—vulnerability, loss, intuition, and joy—can become the foundation for authentic success, in particular: 👉 Why frustration and failure can be the greatest gifts for transformation. 👉 The story of leaving corporate success to find soulful purpose. 👉 The power...

"Letting go creates space for something new, something better, something real." In this episode, we talked about how presence and peace can fuel both personal growth and professional impact, and why letting go is often the ultimate leadership skill, in particular: 👉 Why true success means returning to peace, not chasing metrics. 👉 The difference between being in control vs. being in co...

"Authenticity isn’t something you stay in, it’s something you show up with." In this episode, we talked about why success starts with self-trust, and how aligning who we are with how we show up, helps our business to become an extension of our purpose, in particular: 👉 Why building trust starts with inner alignment. 👉 Why consistency matters more than perfection. 👉 How to create impac...

"Some of my best business deals started with one hour of talking about video games, not business." In this episode, we talked about how human traits like resilience, curiosity, and authenticity fuel not only freelancing success but also the growth of a multimillion-euro company, in particular: 👉 Importance of building real human connections in business and beyond. 👉 How to push through...

"I don’t have the energy to control other people’s perception of me." In this episode, we talked about building an agency from scratch, embracing cultural identity, using humor to connect, and redefining success on her own terms, in particular: 👉 Balancing ambition with self-acceptance in a high-achievement family culture. 👉 Why comparing yourself to your past self can be healthier than comparin...

“Sometimes the most strategic thing you can do is go deeper with fewer people.” In this episode, we talked about how authenticity, systems thinking, and community elevate both life and business, in particular: 👉 Why saying “I don’t know” is one of the most powerful tools in business. 👉 How her family of introverts shaped her communication and leadership style. 👉 Why community is the true engine...

“The world doesn’t need your perfection. It needs your truth.” In this episode, we talked about the profound relationship between personal truth and professional purpose, in particular: 👉 Why breaking out of societal labels is essential for personal and professional growth. 👉 How to navigate criticism without letting it derail your purpose. 👉 Why every person has the power to become their own m...

“People choose to work with you not because you’re the best expert, but because they like you as a human.” In this episode, we talked about how embracing our full humanity, flaws, instincts, and values shapes not just the work we do but the legacy we leave, in particular: 👉 How to build trust with clients and collaborators without faking it. 👉 Navigating perfectionism, overthinking, and still ge...

"Clients come back, not because you said yes, but because you were real with them." In this episode, we talked about how growing up in a small village shaped Oli's views on transparency, trust, and communication - values he now channels into his business, in particular: 👉 How being brutally honest helps build long-term client relationships. 👉 The power of saying no. 👉 Hidden emoti...

“The money follows when your energy aligns with what you truly believe in.” In this episode, we talked about how embracing your individuality, energy, and intuition can shape not only your success but also how you build and lead a business, in particular: 👉 How energy and mindset impact marketing, sales, and business growth. 👉 Why being visible with authenticity is crucial for founders. 👉 The b...

“Clicking with someone means silence doesn’t feel awkward, it feels natural.” In this episode, we talked about how leaving the corporate world behind and embracing who we truly are can help us build more fulfilling, profitable, and human-first businesses, in particular: 👉 Why control over time, not just money, is the new definition of success. 👉 How to build meaningful connections without tradit...

“Confidence isn’t something you’re born with, it’s what happens when you keep going anyway!” In this episode, we talked about how embracing your whole self - perfectionism, messiness, dreams, and doubts - can shape the business and life you love, in particular: 👉 How to build confidence through small, imperfect actions. 👉 Why structured days and movement matter more than you think. 👉 The power...

If you’ve been listening to Community Life, you know this podcast started as a place to explore the human side of community builders! The initial idea was to get to know the people behind the titles, their journeys, and what makes them who they are. And it’s been an incredible experience! Thank you for being part of it. 💛 And as I kept having these conversations, I realized something powerful… Th...

Today my guest is Katie Ryser , an amazing human who thrives on bringing people together, a lover of spooky things and dahlias, a confirmed music nerd, and definitely a fan of trolls, but not those on the internet 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how did the circus influence Katie's life 👉 why dragon selfies are the best selfies 👉 what's Katie's secret to make orchids bloom...

Today my guest is Corina Gheonea , a global community expert, a dreamer, an art creator, and a mother of five dragons who knows how to make some noise and moves 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how did Corina tame the first "dragon" 👉 what inspires Corina to create 👉 why Romanian cuisine was only on the fifth place of Corina's list 👉 what place Corina loves revisiting 👉...

Today my guest is Maria Soyka , a community enthusiast who loves circle singing and Latin dancing and is passionate about supporting people, enjoying nature, and having fun 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what Maria loves the most about circle singing 👉 how Maria differs between thrilling and non-thrilling days 👉 what happened before and after Maria jumped off a waterfall 👉 how Maria...

Today my guest is Paz Pisarski, a natural people magnet, a Co-Founder of The Community Collective, a community for community builders in Australia and New Zealand, and the multi-hyphenate achiever who loves to drink Chamomile tea and compose relaxation music 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how Paz felt while performing in the Sydney Opera House 👉 differences between living in a big city...

Today my guest is Cole Johnson , a human connection alchemist on a mission to shine a light on humanity and make the ordinary extraordinary, who vouches for amazing humans he meets and the value they are bringing to the world, and one of the most frequent and constant participants of Between Two Watercooler meetups 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 how the bachata dance entered Cole's...

Today my guest is Claudia Cafeo , a passionate community builder and tech enthusiast who loves the sea, enjoys playing piano, football (or soccer) and video games, and playing in general, and prefers to be human, kind, and learn all life 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 what crazy experiences Claudia had in London 👉 the hardest part of coming to the UK from Italy 👉 what Claudia likes about...

Today my guest is Lia Mladenova , a community builder and events facilitator who brings souls into communities, a yoga teacher, and an avid traveler who is deeply connected with the world and loves exploring different cultures and being in nature 🤩 From this episode, you'll know: 👉 backstory of Lia's 200% tattoo 👉 when Lia was a Belieber and what changed since then 👉 what does Lia miss about l...