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Keep Connected is a podcast about the power of community hosted by me, David Siegel, CEO of Meetup. For nearly 20 years, Meetup has fostered connections and inspired lifelong friendships for its members. Ranked among the top 25 CEO podcasts, tune in to hear inspiring stories of how these connections have changed lives and learn from experts who will explain the real impact of community. Keep connected with us today! For podcast questions, topic suggestions, or just to connect, reach out to us at podcast@meetup.com
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Innhold levert av Meetup LLC. Alt podcastinnhold, inkludert episoder, grafikk og podcastbeskrivelser, lastes opp og leveres direkte av Meetup LLC eller deres podcastplattformpartner. Hvis du tror at noen bruker det opphavsrettsbeskyttede verket ditt uten din tillatelse, kan du følge prosessen skissert her https://no.player.fm/legal.
Keep Connected is a podcast about the power of community hosted by me, David Siegel, CEO of Meetup. For nearly 20 years, Meetup has fostered connections and inspired lifelong friendships for its members. Ranked among the top 25 CEO podcasts, tune in to hear inspiring stories of how these connections have changed lives and learn from experts who will explain the real impact of community. Keep connected with us today! For podcast questions, topic suggestions, or just to connect, reach out to us at podcast@meetup.com
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1 How to Turn Any Idea into a Real Movement 30:49
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The Ryan Meetup group has nearly 2,000 members whose common bond is simple: their first name! David sits down with founders Ryan Rose, Ryan Cousins, and Ryan Le to hear the amazing origin story of these three partners spreading the Ryan gospel. The Ryans reveal how they were able to take a Meetup of just three members—themselves—and turn their first big event into a viral blowout with hundreds of attendees including journalists from the New York Times, NPR, and The New Yorker . Plus, the Ryans discuss how they’ve actually helped people legally change their name to Ryan, and their future plans to break the world record for the largest gathering of people with the same first name. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…

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Before he was a co-founder of General Assembly and founder of Common co-living spaces, Brad Hargreaves was a Meetup organizer hosting tech events in New York. In this conversation with David Siegel, a legendary entrepreneur talks about how he’s made community building an essential part of his business strategy. Learn how the right community can help you make a major change in your life, whether it’s a long-distance move or a career change. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Aldwyn Altuney’s path took her from a rebellious teen who ran away from home to a world-class journalist working with major news organizations on multiple continents. Her latest effort is Good News Day, a campaign to change the tone of the contemporary news cycle that always skews toward fear, panic, and negativity. Aldwyn sits down with David to discuss the influence of negative news on our daily state of mind, and how to make space for focusing on the light amid so much darkness. Their conversation also includes the ongoing presence of censorship and the value of creating alternative media. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Amnoni Myers has persevered through addiction, abuse, abandonment, homelessness, and the many difficulties of the foster care system to become an author and nationally recognized child welfare advocate. Her success story (recounted in the new memoir You Are The Prize ) is not only a tale of resilience and self-discovery but a brilliant guide for anyone struggling to thrive after a difficult past. Amnoni and David sit down to discuss how to be proactive in your own healing, the truth about safe spaces and why they matter, interdependence as a core value, and so much more. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…

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Kat Vellos is a certified connections coach and the author (plus illustrator!) of We Should Get Together: The Secret to Cultivating Better Friendships . She and David sit down to discuss why platonic relationships between adults are so important, why they’ve become difficult to maintain in the modern social landscape, and how to buck that trend through intentionality. Their conversation includes everything from the growing fear of awkwardness and online parasocial relationships to original ideas for replacing the old small talk and overlaying friend time with your other commitments. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Tara Schuster was Vice President of Talent and Development at Comedy Central, and much of her identity and self-esteem was founded on that Emmy and Peabody Award-winning work. But when she was laid off during the pandemic, a severe identity crisis followed. Now, Tara is the author of Buy Yourself the F*cking Lilies and the forthcoming Glow in the F*cking Dark , two nonfiction powerhouses that use Tara’s life story to explore universal truths about finding internal validation. She and David sit down to discuss “unlearning” negative behaviors rooted in childhood trauma, silencing your inner frenemy, the beauty of journaling in the morning, and more. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer .…
Bakari Akil is a self-described scrappy entrepreneur bridging the gap between the corporate world and homegrown success stories. He’s also the organizer of two Meetup groups. His first, the Alternative Investment Club , has more than 5,000 members and is officially the largest private equity and hedge fund Meetup group in the world! Bakari and David sit down to discuss the keys to this club’s great success, as well as how the intense focus on business made Bakari want to lead another community for a more casual connection. That Meetup group, Black People Who Love Being Black , is dedicated to the pure celebration of Black culture through fun outings. Bakari and David’s conversation centers on making your own luck in life by being intentional and being bold. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Ximena Vengoechea listens for a living, as an expert in UX Research for Pinterest, and previously for Twitter and LinkedIn. She is also the author of Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection . Her book is a practical and immediately-applicable guide to empathy and understanding of your fellow humans through conversation. Ximena and David sit down to discuss the United States’s cultural hangups with listening as purely a means to an end, and how to transform this dynamic with just a little bit of effort and curiosity. Their conversation touches on tips for staying engaged with a topic that’s not your strong suit, the subtle mastery of interruption in group settings, avoiding questions that begin with Do or Is , and more. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Less than one year ago, Anthony Paul moved from Brooklyn to the Boston area without a single previous social connection. Today, he’s the organizer of the Cambridge "Finer Things" Culture Club , a Meetup group with more than 760 members! Anthony and David sit down to discuss the key elements behind this community’s meteoric rise and its place within a larger “human empowerment” movement. Topics include the often misunderstood connection between fulfillment and happiness, how to take small steps toward a big vision, and pursuing “edu-creation” as a path toward deeper friendships. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Dr. Marisa G. Franco is a psychologist, an interdisciplinary professor at the University of Maryland, and a top writer on Psychology Today. In her new best-selling book, Platonic, she shares her expertise in the subtle art and social science of adult friendship. Marisa and David sit down to discuss the value of platonic relationships, and why they ought to be treated with as much care and responsibility as romantic relationships. Their conversation ranges from teachable friendship skills (like intention-setting and follow-through), the alchemy of mixing different groups of friends, how to not confuse conflict with combat, and more. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Dr. Rick Hanson is a renowned psychologist and a New York Times best-selling author of several books, translated into over 30 languages with more than a million copies sold worldwide. His latest work, Making Great Relationships, shares the wisdom Rick has gained through a half-century as a professional psychotherapist, 40 years of marriage, and decades of parenting. David and Rick sit down to discuss the neurological angle on the benefits of daily meditation, even when done for as little as 60 seconds at a time. Their conversation lands on the intersection of compassion and assertiveness, “therapy talk” topics like empathic attunement and delivering social supplies, as well as learning to re-evaluate past relationships and inhabit self-forgiveness. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Ann Marie Rakovic and David first met on an eight-mile walk she organized through Meetup. Today they sit down to talk about the transformative power of her group, Central Park NYC Ever Walk , and “the collective effervescence” that springs naturally when people get together to socialize through physical activity. David seeks advice for fellow organizers who want to literally and/or figuratively follow in Ann Marie’s footsteps. Ann Marie shares the journey from her first event where four people attended, to present day when as many as 87 people have joined her outing. Other topics include how to persevere through awkward moments, the importance of celebrating milestones both big and small, and the bio-psycho-social benefits of group walks. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Before becoming the world famous singer-songwriter, Jewel was a teen in rural Alaska surrounded by people in pain. Performing in bars with her father, she became acutely aware of the unhealthy ways people deal with their emotions. After leaving home at 15 and facing her own struggles including anxiety and bouts of homelessness, Jewel learned to prioritize mental health over everything else. In this special two-year anniversary episode of Keep Connected, Jewel sits down with David Siegel to discuss her mission to bring free therapeutic resources to those who need them most. Learn about using meditation to get perspective, staying present, and the profound importance of connecting with others. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Brenda Bea grew up being described as “shy” and “quiet.” In her adult life, she’s owned her identity as an introvert, and helped many other women do the same as an organizer of Introverted Girlfriends of Dallas & Surrounding Cities . This Introverted Girlfriends Meetup group is just one of fourteen different chapters around the United States. David sits down with Brenda to discuss her mission to inspire and educate introverted women by giving them the tools to be confident, take charge of their lives, and put themselves out there. Conversation topics include the beauty and necessity of introverted people, how to admit when there’s room for improvement as a leader, why bigger isn’t always better as an event planner, and more. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Known as the Renaissance Rabbi, Dovid Cohen is a spiritual leader, lawyer, therapist, writer, public speaker, and part of an organization that services individuals with special needs throughout the United States. In the course of these many roles, he hasn’t “got it all figured out,” but he has learned a tremendous amount about people’s ability to transform themselves and their ways of thinking, as well as how they grow from painful experiences. Rabbi Dovid Cohen sits down with David to discuss the intersection of perspective and empathy, how relationships from the past can still feel present, why you should be listening 80 percent of the time, and more. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Monique Rhodes was adopted into a difficult situation in New Zealand. By her early teens she was quite depressed, and at 19 years old hit rock bottom when she attempted to take her own life. Since then, she’s been on a journey of resilience and self-discovery that has utterly transformed her experience as a human being on Earth. From a four-year motorcycle trip through India, to studying with the Dalai Lama, and moving to Costa Rica without a single prior connection, Monique’s path continues to unfold in a way that values firsthand experience, novelty, intentionality, and audacity. She and David sit down to discuss the revolutionary role of meditation in Monique’s life, friendship and spirituality crossovers, how world travel can be a practice of gratitude, and much more. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
From investment banker, to four-time CFO, to operating partner at a top venture capital firm, to board of directors member, to lecturer at Stanford University—Jeff Epstein has done it all. Over the years, his experience, contacts, and willingness to both teach and learn have helped him become what David refers to as “the trillion dollar connector.” In fact, Jeff has facilitated nearly 9,500 high-level business connections, leading to hundreds of executive hires, sales, and startup investments. He and David reflect on their 20 years of friendship, then reveal some insider knowledge about executive leadership. Topics include the “win-win-win” power of professional introductions, why the best CEOs make as few decisions as possible, what a board of directors actually does, and more. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Andrew Horn is the co-founder and CEO of Tribute, a company that has been called “Hallmark 2.0” because its modern technology is keeping the old tradition of showing appreciation alive. With nearly 6 million collaborative videos created, Tribute has brought 82% of its customers to tears of joy! Andrew and David sit down to discuss the relevance of appreciation in both professional and personal life. They touch on the habit of gratitude, the concept of positive peer pressure, the importance of building social rituals when you’re in a leadership role, and how sharing our imperfections actually brings us closer together and demonstrates strength. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
JeVon McCormick has a success story for the ages. The son of an orphaned sex worker and a drug dealer, JeVon grew up poor in the 1970s without reliable access to food, water, and electricity. Experiencing an identity crisis and lack of belonging as a mixed-race person, he also faced long periods of abandonment and several stints in juvenile prison. Today, JeVon is not only a mentor to high-risk youth, but the CEO of Scribe , a publisher whose company culture has been ranked #1 in the United States. Named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young, Jevon is also the best-selling author of Modern Leader , in parts memoir and outside-the-box business strategy. Jevon and David sit down to discuss personal definitions of success, the connections between possibility and responsibility, as well as the corporate world’s changing tides in regard to the leadership “playbook.” Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Alysia Allen is the founder of Mocha Girls Read , a Meetup book club that began with 12 women in Inglewood, California, and now has more than 10,000 members across the United States in 14 cities and two virtual communities. 11 years ago, Alysia was an introverted bookworm who never quite saw herself as a leader. Now she sits down with David as an award-winning organizer to share her own personal transformation and the “secret sauce” that makes her book club so successful. They discuss the finer details, like membership expansion through social media photos, as well as how reading stretches your independence and empathy muscles. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Jonathon Stalls spent 242 days walking from the coast of Delaware to the Pacific Ocean. He is also the founder of Walk2Connect - Mile High Ramblers Chapter , a decade-old Meetup group that has linked more than 3,250 members through the spiritual and physical journey of walking. In his book, Walk , Jonathon recounts his adventure, sharing how he overcame the terror of the unknown, how the long walk became an important part of his coming out experience, and the lessons he learned about people and cities. He sits down with David to chat about the power of movement, the profound wisdom he gained from staying with 120 strangers on his journey, pedestrian advocacy, and more. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Ken Tucker, the “conversation and relationship expert,” is a Fortune 500 strategist, international speaker, and CEO of the management consulting firm KTA Solutions. As if that weren’t enough, Ken is also the best-selling author of six books on self-reflection and self-improvement! He sits down with David to discuss navigating unexpected twists and turns in conversation with new people, avoiding “argument culture,” how to embrace change, and how to keep conversation worthwhile in a long-term relationship. Learn how to be a better friend, coworker, and partner by harnessing the power of conversation. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
John Cass is an innovator. 20 years ago, he was on the ground floor of blogging as a marketing tool. In 2001, when he got interested in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), few of his colleagues knew what he was talking about. A cutting-edge marketing guru, John has been the organizer of the Boston Agile Marketing Group for more than a decade. This niche community that began with John and two colleagues has since blossomed into a major education and networking resource for more than 800 members. His group has inspired similar communities in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and Seattle. David sits down to chat with John about his agile marketing method, a flexible and forward-thinking business solution whose principles can be applied to any discipline. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…

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Seth Besmertnik is the CEO of Conductor, an organic marketing and SEO platform. As two CEOs of former WeWork companies, Seth and David sit down to discuss their lived experiences as CEOs working in similar conditions. Seth has developed a leadership style that emphasizes trust and transparency. He shares some useful tips on how to drive engagement, innovation, and growth by adopting a people-centric approach. David and Seth also talk about maximizing your team’s motivation, creativity, and overall potential by cultivating safe spaces. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…

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Audrey Heller is the founder of The Novel Tourists of Philadelphia , a Meetup book club for adventurers. She attended her first-ever Meetup event one lonely New Year’s Day and had an incredibly heartwarming experience. Ten years later, when she moved to Philadelphia and “literally did not know anybody,” she returned to Meetup—this time as an organizer. Her idea was simple, but brilliant: hosting fun explorations inspired by the books you’re reading. She expected a handful of people to join, but in just one month, her Meetup group had 200 members! Audrey and David give advice for future book club organizers, chat about the importance of building connections between people of all ages, and discuss what happiness looks like. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Daniel Liebeskind is the co-founder and CEO of Topia, a virtual gathering platform that helps people create a social experience in the metaverse. In 2020, Topia was one of the co-hosts of the first-ever virtual Burning Man, a “vibey” virtual vacation and spiritual retreat with over 20,000 attendees. Daniel and David sit down to discuss the profound impact of IRL connections, the challenges of online-only interactions, and how Meetup events in the metaverse can bridge that gap. The conversation touches on everything from the link between wizardry and coding to the lack of serendipity on Zoom. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Deborah Gilboa (aka “Dr. G”) is a family physician, as well as a frequent feature on TODAY, Good Morning America, and The New York Times . She’s fluent in American Sign Language, a leading expert on stress management strategies, and the author of From Stressed to Resilient: The Guide to Handle More and Feel It Less. Dr. G and David sit down to discuss why change of all sizes is so hard for people to cope with. They chat about everything from anxiety-relief life hacks, brain chemistry, and runaway feelings to Dr. G’s mission to redefine the word “resilience” in everyday usage. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Rachel Herman was a graduate student at NYU when she discovered her calling to support pet owners in need. Now she’s the executive director of Pets Are Wonderful Support (PAWS), the largest organization in New York City that pairs volunteers with senior pet owners facing physical and financial burdens. Through her work with PAWS, Rachel has been recognized as the New Yorker of the Week, a Top 40 under 40 figure, and a New York Times Holiday Hero. She and David chat about the social aspect of pet ownership, the incredibly enriching experience of volunteering with the elderly, how to make a long-term difference through servant leadership, and more. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Brandon Emerick, the organizer of the Permaculture/Sustainable Living Meetup Group , used to not believe in climate change. One high school research assignment and a few hours on Google Scholar later, he was convinced. These days, Brandon is deeply dedicated to educating the world about sustainable living. He and David sit down to discuss everything from energy-efficient appliances and co-housing arrangements to running for local government positions with an environmental agenda. They even touch on connecting with nature, the philosophy of negative utilitarianism, and the social aspects of fighting for a cause. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Bradi Nathan joins the podcast to talk about the life and legacy of her son, Jack. He set up an art studio in the basement of his fraternity house to channel his feelings of anxiety and depression. Soon after, he parlayed his love of art into a way to help other kids who felt the way he did. Jack founded a website called Happy Jack’s World, to support mental health organizations. Sadly, Jack passed away in 2020. Bradi and David discuss how she has continued what Jack started, what perseverance looks like, and the importance of being outspoken about the common struggles we all face. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
David Meltzer is a three-time international best-selling author, top 100 business coach, host of top entrepreneurial podcast The Playbook, and so much more. It’s easy to see why David Siegel thinks he “may be the busiest person alive!” The two Davids sit down to discuss Mr. Meltzer’s transformative path from multi-millionaire business prodigy to losing it all, then building his life and career back the right way. They touch on the dangers of arrogance, the power of an open heart, how to stay energized, and how to move on from mindsets that are holding you back. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Arjay Ruggles has done it all. He was a self-described Neopets supernerd, a successful makeup artist, an IT specialist, and a sex worker before founding HomeRoom, the first-ever Discord community management agency. These days, Arjay is on the cutting edge of community-centered business, helping companies navigate the evolving tech landscape while retaining real-world values. He and David discuss the dos and don’ts of startups, user experience versus human experience, and how to stay true to yourself in a business context. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Danielle Bayard Jackson taught high school English for six years, where she learned a thing or two about coaching people through interpersonal issues. Now, as a certified friendship coach, Danielle helps adults improve their overall wellbeing by teaching them how to make new connections and create more depth in their relationships. She and David chat about why adult friendships are a necessity, not a luxury. From there, they dive into parents modeling healthy friendships for their kids, how to be more intentional with social plans, and the often overlooked value of loose ties. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…
Gerald Soriano grew up in Hawaii, then lived in Milwaukee, Cleveland, and the Bay Area. Everywhere he’s gone, Meetup has played an important role in his story. From helping him land a pivotal internship to making lifelong friendships, Meetup became a constant in Gerald’s life. These days, he’s using the platform as a leadership opportunity through co-organizing the AR/VR Creators Meetup group. Gerald chats with David about spreading the aloha spirit through Meetup, how to pinpoint and pursue your own reason for being, and why you should keep smiling through these difficult times. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Order your copy today!…

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We’re flipping the script on Keep Connected! In this episode, host becomes guest and guest becomes host when author, CEO, and founder of Daybreaker, Radha Agrawal interviews Meetup CEO and Keep Connected host David Siegel. This episode delves into topics from David’s new book, Decide & Conquer , a guide for decision-making that’s sure to help new and seasoned leaders alike. Don’t miss this chance to hear from the leader of Meetup on how to run a company, how to make smart decisions, and how to build a culture of community, even during a pandemic. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Pre-order your copy today!…
Jenn Bane and Trin Garritano are the duo behind the cult favorite podcast Friendshipping, as well as a book of the same name that explores the art of finding friends. No strangers to the Meetup community, Jenn and Trin’s Meetup Live event had the most RSVPs of 2021. They’re back to discuss creating new friendships, deepening current friendships, and reconnecting with friends from your past. The conversation expands to the parallels between friending and dating, the do’s and dont’s of workplace friendships, and what you can learn from 42 seasons of Survivor. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Pre-order your copy today!…

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Nearly 10 years ago, Nina Baltierra founded the Bull City Beer Runners in Durham. Now her group is one of Meetup’s largest running communities, with more than 1600 members. Not a pure running lover by heart, Nina’s group has been a huge source of personal motivation and accountability. Over time, Beer Runners has evolved into a “home base” for friends who support each other in all kinds of ways, like weeding poison ivy from a member’s backyard! Learn from a real grassroots organizer what it takes to establish, expand, and enhance your own home base. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Pre-order your copy today!…
Daniel Findlay used to struggle with social anxiety and a lack of confidence: now he teaches social skills to CEOs. His coaching method helps clients develop confidence and self-esteem by focusing on listening skills, small talk, building rapport, and polite assertiveness. Learn from a self-described introvert how to use simple conversation hacks that inspire genuine connection. As someone whose life was transformed by becoming a Meetup member four years ago, Daniel also gives practical advice from the experience of attending his first event. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify . Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Pre-order your copy today!…
Steven Petrow, Washington Post columnist and author of Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old, joins the Keep Connected podcast to discuss community building at any age. In this talk on aging gracefully and living well, you’ll learn to fight loneliness, make new friends, and hear the difference between being alone and being lonely. Find out how to spot inauthentic relationships and cultivate authentic ones that will last well into your later years. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Pre-order your copy today!…
Author and recipient of Forbes’ elite 50 Over 50 distinction, Susan McPherson is making waves in the world by helping people connect and amplify their impact. The message in her book The Lost Art of Connecting is clear: the best way to make lasting relationships is to start with how you can help others instead of the other way around. Learn how you can find your greatest assets and discover why connecting with new people is at the heart of a healthy, happy, and meaningful life. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Pre-order your copy today!…
From a young age, Carrie Melissa Jones has benefitted from the support of a strong community. By joining online music forums and chat rooms as a teen, Carrie was able to spark connections with new people, find her voice, and flourish into a leader. Today, Carrie is an author and the leader of a community for other community leaders. Hear her advice on hosting meaningful events and finding the people who will help you thrive. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Pre-order your copy today!…
Cherie Werner is a people connector. Her monthly events draw students, entrepreneurs, investors, and networkers to her Austin-based Meetup group, which now has more than 1500 members. Learn how Cherie practices deep listening skills to match members with like-minded people. Discover what listening to others can teach you about yourself. Ranked as one of the top 25 CEO podcasts on Feedspot , Keep Connected with Meetup CEO David Siegel is a podcast about the power of community. For more details on other episodes, visit Keep Connected on the Meetup Community Matters blog . We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com. If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcasts ! Learn more about Keep Connected host David Siegel’s experience as a leader and decision maker in his book, Decide & Conquer . Pre-order your copy today!…
Matt Schneider is changing parenting norms in a big way. His Meetup group, NYC Dads, was originally designed to help stay-at-home dads like him share advice. Now, the group helps dads from all walks of life navigate parenthood. Now in 40+ cities, Matt’s group helps fathers, parents, and guardians find a childcare arrangement that works for their families—regardless of society’s expectations. Learn how to make parenting an equitable partnership in this episode of Meetup’s Keep Connected podcast. For more details on this and other episodes, visit: http://www.meetup.com/blog/category/keep-connected-podcast/ We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com . If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating!…
What can you do when your friend group becomes toxic? If you’re Marissa Meizz, it’s simple: launch a massive friendship movement. When a video about her friends’ plot to exclude her from their plans went viral on TikTok, Marissa Meizz used an unpleasant experience to find healthier friendships and help others do the same. She created No More Lonely Friends and hosted socializing pop-ups around the country to bring people together. Hear Marissa’s advice for meeting new friends and ending unhealthy relationships before they do permanent damage. For more details on this and other episodes, visit: http://www.meetup.com/blog/category/keep-connected-podcast/ We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com . If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating!…
For Tal Ben-Shahar, happiness is a study and a practice. In this episode of Keep Connected, Tal breaks down steps that anyone can take to lead a happier life, from developing meaningful relationships to keeping a gratitude journal. Learn from the bestselling author and instructor of one of Harvard University’s most popular courses on how to live a happier, healthier life today! For more details on this and other episodes, visit: http://www.meetup.com/blog/category/keep-connected-podcast/ We hope you’ll keep connected with us. Drop us a line at podcast@meetup.com . If you like the podcast, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating!…
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