After interviewing hundreds of people about their connections, I discovered something surprising:
Most people already have the foundation for meaningful community right in front of them.
They just need to see and use these moments differently.
I get it.
Building the connections you need feels impossible.
I’m too busy.”
“Everyone already has friends.”
“I’m too old to make new friends.”
“I just have to make due with what I’ve got.”
But here’s the truth: Everyone can build the support system they need, at any time. I know from personal experience. I built myself a family out of friends.
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My work combines specific, actionable strategy with the encouragement you need to take action. Because small, consistent shifts create real change.
The best part? You don’t need to wait. You can start building from wherever you are. Let’s dive in.
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FRIENDSHIP
IRL
Discover how real people are building community, one conversation at a time.
Building a village feels impossible until you hear the simple actions people are taking to build their own.
Ever feel like “just get out there and make friends” isn’t exactly helpful?
Go where? Say what? What happens after that first hangout?
We’ve got you covered. Each episode of Friendship IRL gives you specific strategies for real connection scenarios – from creative ways to meet people to handling awkward moments. Plus guidance on when to keep trying (and when to move on).
Every week, I sit down with real people who are actively building meaningful connections, plus occasional experts who help us understand the deeper “why” behind what works.
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THE NEWSLETTER
The Less Lonely Club
A weekly dose of "connection wins" from people just like you.
I tried writing a standard newsletter for years, but it felt… flat. But I LOVE to chat!
Every week, I share a real story from someone in our community who’s building connection in their everyday life – from hosting neighborhood popsicle hangouts to starting a monthly dinner date with their elderly neighbor.
In just 5ish minutes, you’ll hear how they did it AND get practical ideas to try it yourself.
No, seriously, you’ll hear it because I send my weekly chat via voice memo.
I tried writing a standard newsletter for years, but it felt… flat. But I LOVE to chat!
So now I reach out every week with something that’s a little more “me” – a weekly voice note. Think of it as your weekly dose of “oh wait, I could do that too!” inspiration, straight from my headphones to yours
P.S. Prefer reading? No problem! I send the transcript to your inbox too – listen one week, read the next, whatever works for you!
The Less Lonely Club drops every Tuesday.
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