How do you get the confidence to build something in public 

In part 1, Chris Wong and Lucie Tesarova interview Tasha Van Vlack, the founder of the Nonprofit Hive, discussing the challenges and triumphs of building an international community. Tasha shares her journey of personal growth, the importance of vulnerability in leadership, and the necessity of transparency in fostering a supportive environment. The discussion highlights the evolution of community building, especially in the wake of COVID-19, and emphasizes the significance of peer-led learning and emotional intelligence in leadership roles.

What were our big takeaways?

-        Building confidence is essential for creating international communities.

-        Community building has become increasingly important post-COVID.

-        Personal growth often accompanies the journey of community leadership.

-        Vulnerability in leadership fosters trust and connection.

-        Transparency helps in managing community expectations and feedback.

-        Real connections are more valuable than perfect presentations.

-        Embracing imperfection can lead to more authentic community engagement.

About Tasha 

Tasha Van Vlack is a community-builder disguised as a marketer. With a background in nonprofit engagement, digital strategy, and making things happen with tiny teams, she’s the founder of The Nonprofit Hive—a global nonprofit peer-connection platform—and the brains behind Community Hives, which helps organizations spark one-on-one conversations that actually go somewhere. Right now, she’s diving headfirst into scaling relational tech and dreaming up what’s next for human-first connection tools. When she’s not matchmaking nonprofit pros or geeking out on systems change, you’ll find her hiking with her kids, reading a good fiction book, or talking community like it’s a love language. 

Contact Tasha:

Email: tasha@thenonprofithive.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tasha-van-vlack/

Contact Chris: myleadershippotential@gmail.com

Contact Lucie: https://www.mindfittery.com/site/contact