Dear Bri: Community Strategy, Fiascos, and Drama

Bri Leever, Community Consultant, Strategist, and Founder at Ember.

Community Building

Community Management

Membership Model

Toxic Community Management

Mental Health

Children's Literature

Edtech

Seth Godin

Akimbo

Cohort-Based Model

Online Learning

Racism

Online Communities

Engagement Strategies

Community Empowerment

Conflict Resolution

Storytelling

Public Speaking

Community Culture

Paid Communities

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 s... more

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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	27	Founded	a year ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MarketingEntrepreneurshipBusiness

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Latest Episodes

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

In this episode, we’re hearing from Walking on Eggshells. Our letter today is from a community builder who wants to know how we can bridge the political gap in our families and communities when it all feels so impossibly polarized.

To better help Wa... more

7 Oct 2025 • 45 min

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 Advice. Our letter today deals with a community creator who's looking for some tips to set up their community platform right the first time.

Over the last five y... more

5 Aug 2025 • 28 min

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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 letter today deals with a community creator who is ready to build a proper home for their paid community but is unsure which all-in-one platform best suits thei... more

29 Jul 2025 • 29 min

YouTube

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

In this episode, we’re hearing from Stuck in Community Time Out. Our letter deals with a community builder who presented some negative feedback, along with ideas for improvement in someone else's community, but was shut down by the founder.

To bette... more

22 Jul 2025 • 45 min

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Lindsay Rothfeld

Head of Community at Kira Learning

Kira Learning

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

Amanda Northcutt

CEO of Level Up Creators and a six-time executive with extensive experience in building communities.

Level Up Creators

Episode: Can my community handle anonymous posts without spiraling into chaos? With Amanda Northcutt, CEO of Level Up Creators

Pia Silva

Founder of No BS Agency Mastery, teaches branding agencies to scale.

No BS Agency Mastery

Episode: How do I stop being the main source of value in my community without letting it fall apart? With Pia Silva, founder of No BS Agency Mastery

Charmaine Jennings

Founder and CEO of Strategic Charm, a digital marketing agency helping businesses connect with their dream clients online.

Strategic Charm

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

Jac White

She helps women sell with confidence and build scalable sales systems.

Honeybees Group

Episode: How do I turn my beta test into a vibrant, scalable, and sustainable community? With Jac White, Founder of Honeybees Group

Kristen Pavle

A relational designer transforming community-driven businesses into creative, self-sustaining ecosystems.

Relational.org

Episode: When and how should I hire someone to help me with my community? With Kristen Pavle, Relational Designer

Diana Davis

Business coach and founder of Recess for Creatives.

Recess for Creatives

Episode: How can I foster peer-to-peer connection & learning in my community without always relying on my guidance? With Diana Davis, Business Coach

Salome Schillack

Advertising and online marketing expert passionate about helping coaches and course creators turn their knowledge into profitable businesses.

The Launch Lounge

Episode: How do you know when to keep pushing or when to let go of your community? With Salome Schillack, CEO & Founder of The Launch Lounge

Marjorie Anderson

Director of Community for Exos and Principal Strategist at Community by Association LLC

Exos

Episode: What’s step one for someone totally new to creating their own community space? With Marjorie Anderson, Director of Community for Exos

Host

Bri Leever

Bri Leever is a knowledgeable community strategist and host of the show, emphasizing community management and personal connection in her discussions. She combines empathy with expertise to guide listeners through community-building challenges.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings

Hi Bri Leever, I have suggestions ideas
Dear Bri Leever,
may I send you suggestions ideas with links,
to support freedom protest petitions of these entertainment petitions for fans support these things to win.
I want to send several change org petitions links that regards to entertainment such as movies, theme parks, Super Bowl, tv shows, concerts, music and more fun ideas include with Disney and Universal stuff like supporting Back to the Future ride with sequel part 4, Michael Jackson Captain EO bring back to Disneyparks and man... more
Apple Podcasts
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LetTheMagicIdeasBegins
United Statesa month ago
Exceptional podcast and host!
Bri does an amazing job breaking down the nuances of building running communities, clearly framing her questions and conversations from a wide variety and depth of experience. There’s so much to learn from Bri and I really enjoyed being as well!
Apple Podcasts
5
PiaPiaSilva
United States4 months ago
Great interviews and format
Bri does a great job of bringing experts to the table who have real, tangible strategies and tactics to share. Love the format of the show and the realness of the interviews. Enjoyed the Alli Ball one a lot!
Apple Podcasts
5
Carriemelissa
United Statesa year ago
Finally!
As a community professional, I often wonder if people truly grasp the profound impact and significance of Community. Too often in the B2B space, Community is viewed as a ‘nice to have’—an optional extra. In truth, Community is foundational to business, just as vital as the individuals who drive its success. It shapes culture, brand identity, and the essence of an organization. Bri and her podcast dive deep into this truth, posing the questions that highlight the value of Community while offering... more
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4
itisjustjae
United Statesa year ago
Thoughtful and Valuable Tips to Avoid the Pitfalls
I’m so glad I started listening to this before starting my own community! I tend to dive headfirst into these things without thinking it all the way through. Now I know how to avoid the pitfalls and to set things up for success from the start. Thank you, Bri!
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wmnfly
United Statesa year ago

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The host, Bri Leever, is described as knowledgeable and empathetic, creating an enjoyable listening experience.

Many reviews express gratitude for the actionable advice that helps listeners navigate their own community challenges.

Listeners appreciate the insightful content focused on community management and building, highlighting the relatability of the challenges discussed.

The podcast is praised for its engaging format and the expertise of its guests, making it a valuable resource for community builders.

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How do I stop being the main source of value in my community without letting it fall apart? With Pia Silva, founder of No BS Agency Mastery

Q: What advice do you have for our Dear Letter Writer Burnt Out and Bound by Dependency?

Having a clear vision of how you want your community to evolve will help steer your strategies for member engagement.

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

Q: How can I authentically revive this community after such a setback?

You need to understand what you're looking for in terms of help and be specific about that asking for help.

How can I foster peer-to-peer connection & learning in my community without always relying on my guidance? With Diana Davis, Business Coach

Q: What are some questions that community creators can ask to understand their true motivations?

Begin by listing all the communities you participate in and identify whether they are education-centric or connection-centric, and reflect on your identity as a connector versus an educator.

What’s step one for someone totally new to creating their own community space? With Marjorie Anderson, Director of Community for Exos

Q: What should someone new to creating their own community space consider as their first step?

They should identify their purpose for building the community, know their target audience, and define how they will bring the community to life.

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

Q: How can we foster the skills to observe and anticipate what will come in community building?

Listen closely to what people say they want to achieve and the underlying reasons, instead of just focusing on what they say directly.

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The episodes feature a unique format that addresses community-related dilemmas presented by anonymous letters from community creators. This approach allows listeners to relate to real-life challenges and gain insights from experts in community building and management. Topics covered span from foundational strategies for building communities to advanced techniques for managing community dynamics, thereby catering to a wide spectrum of community professionals—from novices to seasoned leaders seeking to navigate complex situations. Each episode combines storytelling with expert advice, making it not only informative but also engaging and empathetic. The focus on fostering connection and emotional understanding in community management is partic... more

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