The past several months of building and growing Your Stage Live Studio have been extraordinary. I've learned a few things about engagement, commitment, and what truly creates value. One lesson stands out above all others: People join communities because they're interested. They stay because they're committed. When I launched our free tier, my goal was simple. Make it easy for people to connect and remove barriers. Create a space where experts, professionals, and thought leaders could learn, collaborate, and support one another. While the free tier helped attract members, it didn't always create the level of participation I hoped for. What I've discovered is that community isn't built through access alone. It's built through contribution, conversations, showing up for others sharing experiences, asking questions, offering insights, and becoming an active part of something bigger than yourself. As community builders, it's easy to focus on the number of members. But member count and community health aren't the same thing. A thriving community isn't measured by how many people join. It's measured by how many people engage and how many people gain confidence, credibility, and authority because they chose to participate. I've also learned that information isn't the most valuable asset inside a community. People are, the conversations, the perspectives, the willingness to help and be helped. The opportunities that emerge when people consistently show up. As I continue to evolve this community, my focus is becoming less about growth in numbers and more about growth in impact. Creating a space where people don't just consume content, but contribute to the collective experience. A place where authority is built through participation, not position. Where visibility is earned through value and where meaningful connections lead to meaningful opportunities. As I look ahead, I'm exploring new ways to help members move beyond simply consuming information and toward becoming recognized voices in their industries.

I'm thinking of running an episode of Take the Stage and not stream it live. What are your thoughts?

Good morning, we kick of this wonderful Social Saturday with @Elizabeth Bautista & @Emmanuel Cornelius joining the stage. Let's make them feel welcome as they start their streaming journey. This social Saturday feel free to drop questions. You have inspired me to build content with the questions you're asking.

Happy Monday! I wanted to share two things with you. First, Over in BloomingVoices Streaming TV Community, and with @Katya McEwen I am building a Streaming TV Readiness Scorecard tool for your videos. Below is a screenshot of the homepage. I used the "turn your videos into a TV show" image as a placeholder for now, and I am still brainstorming what the final image should be. If you have ideas, I would love to hear them. I have a deadline of Friday for the first collateral so that I get in the promo deadline for Katya, so more soon! Second, my win of the day/weekend: I finally have a better background for filming. Saturday, a friend was over, and helped me fill out the wall. I brought in some flower pictures from other parts of the house, and now I feel much more comfortable doing native videos right here without a virtual background. Lesson learned though, I need to remember to close the door when I am filming. Stay tuned, and I will see you soon! Questions for you (1, 2 or all 3, your choice): 🪴on the image for the tool, same image, different words, or a completely different image or does it matter? 🍁what's your win from last week, the weekend or today? 🦋 what are you working on this week?

Effective August 17, 2026. I'd like to shed some light on the one of two categories I believe are being underutilized and perhaps in need of clarity. This category is your place to host, share, and promote events that help you build authority and support. Whether you’re running a livestream, workshop, Q&A, challenge, or community meetup — this is where members can discover what you’re creating next. ✅ Share Your Events ✅ Build Your Authority ✅ Invite Members Into Your World 💬 Why these matters Your Stage is built on participation, collaboration, and shared expertise. When you host an event, you’re not just teaching — you’re leading, building trust, and creating discoverable content that supports your brand. This category gives you a stage to be seen. 🎬 If you’re planning something — post it. A livestream. A workshop. A Q&A. A community meetup. A challenge. A demo. A conversation worth having. Your voice. Your event. Your Stage.