Community Made by GWC

Community Made is a video-first podcast for creators, founders, and everyday visionaries obsessed with the power of community. Hosted by Ingrid Zapata Read, each episode dives into the stories, strategies, and mindset shifts behind building real connection in business and life. From content and growth to purpose and belonging, this show is your go-to for learning how to lead with heart, show up with purpose, and grow something that actually matters.

Community Made by GWC is a business podcast hosted by GWC, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #10

  Customer Success & Building a Community on LinkedIn with Beth Thornton

  Dec 29, 202538 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Beth Thornton, Customer Success leader and founder of CS Thrive, a growing LinkedIn community built for CSMs, by CSMs. Beth shares how losing her job in early 2025 became the catalyst for building the space she wished existed — a judgment-free community where CSMs can ask real questions, seek support, and learn from each other.They dive into how customer success is evolving, why community is becoming a core pillar of CX, and how Beth has grown her visibility on LinkedIn while juggling consulting, leadership, and launching a niche community.You’ll hear about: • Why CS...

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  Episode #9

  From New Mom to Multi-Business Owner: Entrepreneurship & Community with Haley Thomas

  Dec 17, 202544 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Haley Thomas — new mom, entrepreneur, founder of The Passion Pursuit, and the new owner of Camp Climb — to talk about the real journey of motherhood, entrepreneurship, community building, and buying a business while raising a baby.</p><p>Haley shares how becoming a mom reshaped her identity, deepened her “why,” and pushed her to grow two businesses with more clarity, confidence, and purpose. Ingrid and Haley also break down what it looks like to scale a business during early motherhood, make aligned decisions, and build community that actually converts in a world craving...

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  Episode #8

  Surrogacy, Trust & What It Really Takes to Build Community with Jessie Jaskulsky

  Dec 10, 202529 minS1

  <p>In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Jessie Jaskulsky for an update on her surrogacy support community — a space she built because she didn’t want anyone to go through the journey alone. </p><p>Jessie shares what’s changed since launching, how her community continues to grow, and why she ultimately moved from Skool to Circle to better support intended parents. She talks about the realities of leading a sensitive-topic community, the free trial mistake she wishes she avoided, and how consistency, trust, and small daily actions make the biggest impact.</p><p>They also dive into the emotio...

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  Episode #7

  Legacy, Culture, Community — The Story Behind Latino Owned with Jonathan Roque

  Dec 4, 202537 minS1

  <p>What would you build if the community you needed didn’t exist yet?In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Jonathan Roque, creator of Latino Owned, the fast-growing newsletter spotlighting founders and creators. Jonathan shares how his parents’ story, their jewelry shop, and his own career in tech shaped the movement he’s building today.In this conversation:- How Latino Owned really started- Growing up in a family business (his “second home”)- The deeper “why” behind Latino entrepreneurship- Feeling alone while rebuilding and deciding to build community- LinkedIn visibility + creator strategy- Finding your voice when you’re the only one in...

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  Episode #6

  The Connection Between Financial Freedom and Community with Janelle Quinn

  Nov 25, 202542 minS1

  <p>What does real financial freedom look like, especially when you didn’t grow up talking about money?</p><p>In this episode, I sit down with Janelle Quinn, a retired Air Force veteran, mom of two, and founder of Empowered Investor and 3FIVE Wealth, to unpack the exact plan, mindset, and community support that helped her turn $60K into a multi-million-dollar portfolio.</p><p>We talk about:</p>How she joined the Air Force with her twin sister and learned discipline earlyThe money mindset that changed everythingHow she planned, budgeted, and invested her way to financial freedomBuilding wealth as a...

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