We still have trolls posting rage bait in 2026, and we also have hurting people who hunger to be heard.
I'm here for all of it.

Those early days of online community management shaped how I approach belonging and community-building today. We have way better tech, and a lot more choice when it comes to how public our conversations become but people are still people.

What we learned is the perception of anonymity can turn even the sweetest reader into a keyboard warrior.
While I didn't love how people behaved, I learned a lot about mediating online conflict, the hurt that caustic comments can hide, and I developed an ambivalence toward trolls in the process.

I’ll be sharing reflections as patterns emerge. Here's all the details if you'd like to follow along:

I’ve found that many capable professionals don’t struggle because they lack skill or discipline, but because they’re carrying too much context alone. This kind of visibility can make that clearer.

I want that gig!!!!

Learn to filter out bad business advice:

My 5-minute masterclass in the Playhouse Friends podcast lays out everything you need to know:
✅ Trust comes first
✅ Human-to-human connections matter
✅ Routines create consistency
✅ Invite participation strategically
✅ Value members' time and energy
✅ Evaluate and adjust regularly

Listen: www.buzzsprout.com/2423323/epis...

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