A community is a group of people with something in common, be it interests, values, language, religion, etc.
Sometimes we belong to or are labeled as part of a community without realizing it. However, there are communities to which our knowledge, desires, and abilities make us want to belong by choice.
Not all communities are sunshine and rainbows, some are toxic or fake, so if you want to be part of one, be careful. Belonging to a good community can change your life, so find one that makes a difference in you and the world.
In this episode, we will be talking to Mariela Briceno from Venprendedoras, a community that helps Venezuelan and foreign women entrepreneurs around the world.
Today you will learn what a community is, the benefits of belonging to one, and if you want to create one, Mariela will teach you what it takes to do it.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
[1:27] Who's Mariela Briceno?
[6:27] Why a community for Venezuelan women entrepreneurs?
"Because Venezuelan women are all over the world and hundreds of them have to start from scratch in a different country,'' she said.For this reason, Mariela and her Claudia decided to create Venprendedoras, to help them start and provide them with resources.
[10:04] Why is it important to find our community?
Sometimes we belong to a community or are labeled as part of one without knowing it. Finding our community helps us grow and learn as a group while creating connections and interacting with others. Being part of a community can help us with our mental health too.
[14:35] What it takes to create a community that makes a difference?
The first step is to create a mission and vision. Ask yourself why you are creating it, who you want to help and how far you want to go with it.
[21:47] How to create a strong community?
Just create a community that is authentic and generous to people. Listen to your community and offer solutions.
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ABOUT MARIELA BRICENO
Mariela is the co-founder of Venprendedoras, an organization founded in 2020, with the mission of giving visibility, generating community, offering training and promoting the growth of Venezuelan women entrepreneurs around the world.
She has over twenty-five years of experience as a businesswoman, communications strategist, and analyst.
For over ten years, she has been the director of her Communications and Digital Marketing Agency, Viva+. Mariela deeply believes in the power of GIVING and the power of women to come together to support each other and grow together.
ABOUT PATRICIA MANLEY
Patricia Manley is the brain and heart behind the LA MANTUANA brand and was lucky enough to be born in the same city as women like fashion designer Carolina Herrera, Latin-American heroine Luisa Caceres de Arismendi, and music composer Teresa Carreno. Over the years, she has always been true to her roots, taken risks, and grasped any opportunity to establish herself as a real modern-day Mantuana.
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