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The Power of Intentional Community Building with Lindsay Lerner

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Ep #91: The Power of Intentional Community Building with Lindsey Lerner

Summary of the Episode

Hey friends! In this episode, I’m talking with Lindsey Lerner community builder, photographer, and creative strategist who’s all about shaking things up. Lindsey calls herself “allergic to the status quo,” and once you hear her talk, you’ll totally get why.

Her project, Field Notes from the Work in the Wild, captures people in those quiet, in-between moments before the big break, before the outcome when they’re just doing the work and figuring things out. We talked about how capitalism affects the way we see value, what it really means to build community that matters, and how slowing down to notice the “messy middle” can actually be where the magic lives.

This one’s full of heart, honesty, and a few mic-drop moments. I promise it’ll have you thinking about creativity, care, and community in a whole new way.

Topics We Got Into

What intentional community building really looks like (and what it’s not)
How capitalism shapes the way we value ourselves and others
The inspiration behind Field Notes from the Work in the Wild
Owning your power and agency in work and life
The difference between having an audience, fans, and a true community
Curiosity and vulnerability as creative superpowers
What it means to be “allergic to the status quo”

Takeaways

You have more power and agency than you might think use it with intention.
A real community isn’t just followers or fans it’s about connection, care, and reciprocity.
The in-between moments matter. That’s where growth, creativity, and clarity show up.
It’s okay to question the systems you’re in and to define value on your own terms.
You’re allowed to be more than one thing artist, dreamer, strategist, whatever lights you up.
Don’t skip the messy middle it’s where the good stuff happens.

Chapters:

• 00:07 - Introducing Lindsay Lerner

• 01:10 - Navigating Personal Power and Community Values

• 15:32 - Understanding Community vs. Audience

• 18:25 - The Evolution of Community in the Digital Age

• 32:32 - Stepping Into Your Element

• 37:41 - The Concept of Portfolio Careers

• 45:24 - Creative Retreat Planning

All About Lindsey:

Lindsey Lerner is a photographer, interviewer, and strategist reshaping how we witness work, identity, and belonging. Through her project Field Notes from the Work (and the Wild), she captures people in their element — before the performance, before the polished story, before the world takes notice. Her work documents the rituals, questions, and quiet shifts that shape how people show up, offering a new lens on creativity, leadership, and meaningful change.

Lindsey speaks on the power of being fully seen, the stories we overlook, and how honoring the work behind the work transforms the way we build, connect, and live.

Noteworthy quotes from Lindsey

“You do have a sense of power and agency if you want to take accountability for the work you’re doing day to day.”

“When you have a community, there’s actual relationship. It’s not one way — it’s connection, it’s care, it’s reciprocity.”

“It’s not about reinventing yourself — it’s about riding the waves and listening to what’s real right now.”

Connect with Lindsey Lerner

Instagram: @lindseylerner

Website: https://www.lindseylerner.com/

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Episode Credits:

Produced, Hosted, and Edited by Me, Stephanie (teaching myself audio editing!)

Lyrics: Queen Lex

Instrumental: Freddie Bam Fam

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