Dear Bri: Community Strategy, Fiascos, and Drama

Bri Leever, Community Consultant, Strategist, and Founder at Ember.

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Episodes 29

Avg. Duration 42m

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Since Aug 2024

Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Dear Bri, an advice column for community conundrums, fiascos, and drama! In each episode, host and community strategist Bri Leever invites a guest community expert to respond to an anonymous letter from a real-life community creator in distress. From online community-building mishaps to community engagement tactics gone awry, this podcast delivers relatable stories and sound community strategy for navigating the chaos of digital communities—all with empathy, expertise, and a touch of drama. The mission? Helping community managers and community creators feel a little less crazy and a lot less alone while building thriving brand communities. You're in the right place if you are... 🐣 Community Curious: Creators or brands exploring the benefits of a community-powered business. Learn the fundamentals of community strategy for online businesses, and discover how to build an online community from scratch. 🐥 Community Hatchlings: Newcomers to community building seeking guidance and support. Get tips on how to grow a paid community, avoid common mistakes in community building, and build trust through smart community roles and responsibilities. 🦅 Senior Community Folks: Seasoned pros facing complex dilemmas. Explore topics like managing community drama, setting boundaries in digital communities, and advanced community retention strategies. Dear Bri combines relatable storytelling with expert community strategy, making it a unique and valuable resource for community managers and creators. Episodes provide the most up-to-date community management practices, common mistakes to avoid in community building, the best community engagement tactics I've seen, tips on setting boundaries and building trust in online communities, and of course, a touch of community drama to keep things interesting and fun! Community creators listening to Dear Bri will feel a little less alone in the important work of community building and a whole lot less crazy as each episode normalizes and provides strategic insights for some of the toughest online community scenarios. Whether you're curious about building a community, just starting out, or a seasoned professional looking for advanced advice, Dear Bri has something for you. Episodes drop weekly on Tuesday. Hit the follow button so you don't miss out! Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

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Recent Episodes

S3E1 What community model is right for my business?

Jun 09, 2026 15m Transcript

Send us Fan MailI know predictable recurring revenue sounds awesome, and a membership community is usually the first idea that comes to mind… But if you’re not familiar with community strategy and…

S2E15 Community Platform Showdown: Skool vs Circle vs Mighty vs Heartbeat

Feb 17, 2026 1h 17m

Send us Fan MailCommunity strategy is hard enough without having to pick between 50 different tools. If you’ve ever stared down the long list of platform options—Circle, Heartbeat, Mighty Networks,…

S2E14 How can community repair our polarized politics? With Rebecca Davis, Director & Producer of Join or Die

Oct 07, 2025 45m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Walking on Eggshells. Our letter today is from a community builder who wants to know how we can bridge the political gap in our families and…

S2E13 Part 2: What common mistakes should I avoid when setting up my community platform? (Solo Series)

Aug 05, 2025 28m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn the second episode of this two-part Solo Series, we’re hearing from Hungry for Good Advice. Our letter today deals with a community creator who's looking for some tips to set up…

S2E12 Part 1: What’s the best all-in-one platform for building a paid community? (Solo Series)

Jul 29, 2025 29m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn the first episode of this two-part Solo Series, we’re hearing from Studio Dreamer. Our letter today deals with a community creator who is ready to build a proper home for their…

S2E11 How do I handle negative feedback in my community? With Lindsay Rothfeld, Head of Community at Kira Learning

Jul 22, 2025 45m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Stuck in Community Time Out. Our letter deals with a community builder who presented some negative feedback, along with ideas for improvement in…

S2E10 Can my community handle anonymous posts without spiraling into chaos? With Amanda Northcutt, CEO of Level Up Creators

Jul 15, 2025 41m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Anonymously Anxious About Anonymity. Our letter today deals with a community builder who has seen firsthand how opening a community to anonymous…

S2E9 How do I stop being the main source of value in my community without letting it fall apart? With Pia Silva, founder of No BS Agency Mastery

Jul 08, 2025 36m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Burnt Out and Bound by Dependency. Our letter today deals with the exhausting dynamic where you're the one person everyone is dependent upon for…

S2E8 How do I stop comparing myself to others? With Charmaine Jennings, Founder & CEO of Strategic Charm

Jul 01, 2025 49m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from The Jealous Host. Our letter today deals with a community builder stuck in a comparison spiral, whose insecurities are taking the wheel and making…

S2E7 How do I turn my beta test into a vibrant, scalable, and sustainable community? With Jac White, Founder of Honeybees Group

Jun 24, 2025 43m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Community Creator at the Crossroads. Our letter today deals with someone who's proven the concept for their community but is overwhelmed with what…

S2E6 When and how should I hire someone to help me with my community? With Kristen Pavle, Relational Designer

Jun 17, 2025 40m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Overwhelmed on the Delegation Struggle Bus. Our letter today deals with figuring out how to get the right type of help to make sure your community…

S2E5 How can I foster peer-to-peer connection & learning in my community without always relying on my guidance? With Diana Davis, Business Coach

Jun 10, 2025 50m Transcript

Send us Fan MailThis week on Dear Bri, we hear from Seeking Community Connection, and they’re in the middle of one of the most universal dilemmas in online community management: how to foster…

S2E4 How can I effectively couple an online community with an in-person retreat? With Eric Plantenberg, Founder of the Abundant Living Retreat

Jun 03, 2025 53m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Ready to Retreat. Their letter explores how to deepen connection in a thriving online community through an in-person retreat.To better support…

S2E3 How do you know when to keep pushing or when to let go of your community? With Salome Schillack, CEO & Founder of The Launch Lounge

May 27, 2025 40m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Wavering But Hopeful. Our letter today deals with the very tough reality of deciding whether to continue putting in the effort to keep your…

S2E2 What’s step one for someone totally new to creating their own community space? With Marjorie Anderson, Director of Community for Exos

May 20, 2025 36m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Community Newbie. Our letter today deals with how overwhelming it can be to enter the world of community-building without really knowing where to…

S2E1 Where is community building today and where is it headed? With Zach Hawtof, CEO at Tightknit

May 13, 2025 49m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Curious in Colorado. Our letter today deals with knowing whether jumping onto the community train is worthwhile by understanding the future of…

S1E12 How do I find the first members for my niche community? With Murtaza Bambot, Founder & CEO at Heartbeat

Oct 15, 2024 53m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Sensitive in Seattle. Today’s letter deals with how to grow a community where joining that community might in and of itself be taboo.To better help…

S1E11 What do I do if a community member is trauma dumping? With Mallory Contois, Head of Community at Mercury

Oct 08, 2024 43m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we hear from Negativity in New York. Today’s letter deals with the nuanced line between keeping your community positive while making space for people to be honest and…

S1E10 How do I deal with potential conflict between members in my online community? with Carrie Melissa Jones, CEO of the CMJ Group

Oct 01, 2024 38m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Hesitant in Honolulu. Our letter today deals with a sensitive subject between two community members and the question of whether to take a proactive…

S1E9 How do I bring more diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging into my community? with Community Consultant Jae Washington

Sep 24, 2024 42m Transcript

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we’re hearing from Hopeful in Houston. Our letter today deals with a community builder who wishes they had better guided their community through diversity, equity,…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Dear Bri: Community Strategy, Fiascos, and Drama have?

Dear Bri: Community Strategy, Fiascos, and Drama has published 29 episodes since August 2024, covering topics in Business, Marketing.

Is Dear Bri: Community Strategy, Fiascos, and Drama still active?

Dear Bri: Community Strategy, Fiascos, and Drama is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 42m.