Dear Bri: Community Strategy, Fiascos, and Drama podcast

Dear Bri: Community Strategy, Fiascos, and Drama

Welcome to Dear Bri, an advice column for community conundrums, fiascos, and drama! In each episode, host and community strategist Bri Leever invites a guest community expert to respond to an anonymous letter from a real-life community creator in distress. From online community-building mishaps to community engagement tactics gone awry, this podcast delivers relatable stories and sound community strategy for navigating the chaos of digital communities—all with empathy, expertise, and a touch of drama. The mission? Helping community managers and community creators feel a little less crazy and a lot less alone while building thriving brand communities. You're in the right place if you are... 🐣 Community Curious: Creators or brands exploring the benefits of a community-powered business. Learn the fundamentals of community strategy for online businesses, and discover how to build an online community from scratch. 🐥 Community Hatchlings: Newcomers to community building seeking guidance and support. Get tips on how to grow a paid community, avoid common mistakes in community building, and build trust through smart community roles and responsibilities. 🦅 Senior Community Folks: Seasoned pros facing complex dilemmas. Explore topics like managing community drama, setting boundaries in digital communities, and advanced community retention strategies. Dear Bri combines relatable storytelling with expert community strategy, making it a unique and valuable resource for community managers and creators. Episodes provide the most up-to-date community management practices, common mistakes to avoid in community building, the best community engagement tactics I've seen, tips on setting boundaries and building trust in online communities, and of course, a touch of community drama to keep things interesting and fun! Community creators listening to Dear Bri will feel a little less alone in the important work of community building and a whole lot less crazy as each episode normalizes and provides strategic insights for some of the toughest online community scenarios.  Whether you're curious about building a community, just starting out, or a seasoned professional looking for advanced advice, Dear Bri has something for you. Episodes drop weekly on Tuesday. Hit the follow button so you don't miss out! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Welcome to Dear Bri, an advice column for community conundrums, fiascos, and drama! In each episode, host and community strategist Bri Leever invites a guest community expert to respond to an anonymous letter from a real-life community creator in distress. From online community-building mishaps to community engagement tactics gone awry, this podcast delivers relatable stories and sound community strategy for navigating the chaos of digital communities—all with empathy, expertise, and a touch of drama. The mission? Helping community managers and community creators feel a little less crazy and a lot less alone while building thriving brand communities. You're in the right place if you are... 🐣 Community Curious: Creators or brands exploring the benefits of a community-powered business. Learn the fundamentals of community strategy for online businesses, and discover how to build an online community from scratch. 🐥 Community Hatchlings: Newcomers to community building seeking guidance and support. Get tips on how to grow a paid community, avoid common mistakes in community building, and build trust through smart community roles and responsibilities. 🦅 Senior Community Folks: Seasoned pros facing complex dilemmas. Explore topics like managing community drama, setting boundaries in digital communities, and advanced community retention strategies. Dear Bri combines relatable storytelling with expert community strategy, making it a unique and valuable resource for community managers and creators. Episodes provide the most up-to-date community management practices, common mistakes to avoid in community building, the best community engagement tactics I've seen, tips on setting boundaries and building trust in online communities, and of course, a touch of community drama to keep things interesting and fun! Community creators listening to Dear Bri will feel a little less alone in the important work of community building and a whole lot less crazy as each episode normalizes and provides strategic insights for some of the toughest online community scenarios.  Whether you're curious about building a community, just starting out, or a seasoned professional looking for advanced advice, Dear Bri has something for you. Episodes drop weekly on Tuesday. Hit the follow button so you don't miss out! Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

 

#27

How can community repair our polarized politics? With Rebecca Davis, Director & Producer of Join or ...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Walking on Eggshells. Our letter today is from a commu... more

07 Oct 2025

45 MINS

45:49

07 Oct 2025


#26

Part 2: What common mistakes should I avoid when setting up my community platform? (Solo Series)

In the second episode of this two-part Solo Series, we’re hearing from Hungry for Good Adv... more

05 Aug 2025

28 MINS

28:19

05 Aug 2025


#25

Part 1: What’s the best all-in-one platform for building a paid community? (Solo Series)

In the first episode of this two-part Solo Series, we’re hearing from Studio Dreamer. Our ... more

29 Jul 2025

29 MINS

29:56

29 Jul 2025


#24

How do I handle negative feedback in my community? With Lindsay Rothfeld, Head of Community at Kira ...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Stuck in Community Time Out. Our letter deals with a c... more

22 Jul 2025

45 MINS

45:49

22 Jul 2025


#23

Can my community handle anonymous posts without spiraling into chaos? With Amanda Northcutt, CEO of ...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Anonymously Anxious About Anonymity. Our letter today ... more

15 Jul 2025

41 MINS

41:01

15 Jul 2025


#22

How do I stop being the main source of value in my community without letting it fall apart? With Pia...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Burnt Out and Bound by Dependency. Our letter today de... more

08 Jul 2025

36 MINS

36:01

08 Jul 2025


#21

How do I stop comparing myself to others? With Charmaine Jennings, Founder & CEO of Strategic Charm

In this episode, we’re hearing from The Jealous Host. Our letter today deals with a commun... more

01 Jul 2025

49 MINS

49:49

01 Jul 2025


#20

How do I turn my beta test into a vibrant, scalable, and sustainable community? With Jac White, Foun...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Community Creator at the Crossroads. Our letter today ... more

24 Jun 2025

43 MINS

43:54

24 Jun 2025


#19

When and how should I hire someone to help me with my community? With Kristen Pavle, Relational Desi...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Overwhelmed on the Delegation Struggle Bus. Our letter... more

17 Jun 2025

40 MINS

40:58

17 Jun 2025


#18

How can I foster peer-to-peer connection & learning in my community without always relying on my gui...

This week on Dear Bri, we hear from Seeking Community Connection, and they’re in the middl... more

10 Jun 2025

50 MINS

50:36

10 Jun 2025


#17

How can I effectively couple an online community with an in-person retreat? With Eric Plantenberg, F...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Ready to Retreat. Their letter explores how to deepen ... more

03 Jun 2025

53 MINS

53:45

03 Jun 2025


#16

How do you know when to keep pushing or when to let go of your community? With Salome Schillack, CEO...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Wavering But Hopeful. Our letter today deals with the ... more

27 May 2025

40 MINS

40:19

27 May 2025


#15

What’s step one for someone totally new to creating their own community space? With Marjorie Anderso...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Community Newbie. Our letter today deals with how over... more

20 May 2025

36 MINS

36:54

20 May 2025


#14

Where is community building today and where is it headed? With Zach Hawtof, CEO at Tightknit

In this episode, we’re hearing from Curious in Colorado. Our letter today deals with knowi... more

13 May 2025

49 MINS

49:58

13 May 2025


#13

How do I find the first members for my niche community? With Murtaza Bambot, Founder & CEO at Heartb...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Sensitive in Seattle. Today’s letter deals with how to... more

15 Oct 2024

53 MINS

53:35

15 Oct 2024


#12

What do I do if a community member is trauma dumping? With Mallory Contois, Head of Community at Mer...

In this episode, we hear from Negativity in New York. Today’s letter deals with the nuance... more

08 Oct 2024

43 MINS

43:52

08 Oct 2024


#11

How do I deal with potential conflict between members in my online community? with Carrie Melissa Jo...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Hesitant in Honolulu. Our letter today deals with a se... more

01 Oct 2024

38 MINS

38:54

01 Oct 2024


#10

How do I bring more diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into my community? with Community Co...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Hopeful in Houston. Our letter today deals with a comm... more

24 Sep 2024

42 MINS

42:18

24 Sep 2024


#9

If I build it, how do I make sure they come to my online community? with Alli Ball, founder & CEO of...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Eager Beaver in Baltimore. Our writer today fell into ... more

17 Sep 2024

56 MINS

56:58

17 Sep 2024


#8

How do I deal with a toxic community member? with Andrea Middleton, Community Empowerment Leader at ...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Toxic Member in Toronto. Our letter today deals with a... more

10 Sep 2024

38 MINS

38:06

10 Sep 2024


#7

How do I serve my community AND still meet big business goals? with Jelani Memory, VP & Publisher at...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Constrained in Columbus. Our letter deals with creatin... more

03 Sep 2024

39 MINS

39:52

03 Sep 2024


#6

What can a community manager do when members become too critical? With Community Director Ami Defesc...

In this episode, the inspiration stems from a late-night LinkedIn DM from a distressed com... more

27 Aug 2024

26 MINS

26:55

27 Aug 2024


#5

Where is the best place to build my online community? With Community Strategy Consultant, Noele Flow...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Community in a Conundrum. Our letter today deals with ... more

20 Aug 2024

37 MINS

37:00

20 Aug 2024


#4

How do I set boundaries & avoid burnout as a community manager? With Taylor Harrington, Head of Comm...

Welcome to The Dear Bri Podcast, an advice column for community conundrums, fiascos, and d... more

13 Aug 2024

45 MINS

45:24

13 Aug 2024


#3

Can You Shift from a Cohort-Based Model to a Subscription Without Losing Community Engagement? With ...

In this episode, we’re hearing from Crumbling in Kansas, a dedicated community manager nav... more

13 Aug 2024

50 MINS

50:31

13 Aug 2024


#2

Did I just blow my one shot at launching a paid community? With Evan Hamilton, Director of Community...

Welcome Dear Bri, an advice column for community conundrums, fiascos, and drama. In this e... more

13 Aug 2024

35 MINS

35:02

13 Aug 2024


#1

Introducing: Dear Bri, an advice column for community strategy, fiascos, and drama!

Welcome to Dear Bri, an advice column for community strategy, fiascos, and drama. On this ... more

08 Aug 2024

01 MINS

01:57

08 Aug 2024