I help people think differently about community, belonging, and participation.
Have you ever needed someone to talk to but felt unable to speak honestly with the people around you? I am researching how adults find meaningful conversation, connection and a safe place to be heard. The post When You Need Someone to Talk To appeared first on Mary Mojisola Job .
The best lesson I have learned about building communities has followed me across countries, languages, and cultures. Story Time In Nigeria, we say small small or díẹ̀ díẹ̀ o. When I spent time in East Africa, I kept hearing Pole, pole. Here in Albania, I hear Avash avash. Different languages. Different cultures. The same message. (more...) The post Slowly Slowly. Small Small. Díẹ̀ díẹ̀. Avash…
Most people think community begins with a Facebook group, Discord server, or Slack workspace. But what if the biggest myth about community is that you have to build one? This reflection explores why your community already exists and how recognizing it changes everything. The post The Biggest Myth About Community appeared first on Mary Mojisola Job .
We live in a world overflowing with advice, tools, and information. But sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is not point people toward a better road. It is helping them take the next step on the road they are already walking. The post Meet People Where They Are appeared first on Mary Mojisola Job .
Watching Michael Jackson’s story unfold reminded me that community is not just about platforms or audiences. Sometimes it is shared emotion, presence, energy, and the way people make others feel connected. The post Watching the New Michael Jackson s Movie Made Me Think About Community Differently appeared first on Mary Mojisola Job .
When people hear the word community, they often imagine a large online group, a membership platform, or thousands of people gathered around a shared interest. But that is not actually what a community is. And I think that misunderstanding is part of why so many people feel disconnected, overwhelmed, or confused when conversations around “community (more...) The post You Already Belong to a…
A few days ago in Tirana, I experienced something that stayed with me. I had been spending time with a grandmother and her daughter. Warm, kind people. The kind you meet and instantly feel at ease with. They invited me to a memorial at their place of worship. Now, growing up in Nigeria, I had (more...) The post What a Community Should Feel Like appeared first on Mary Mojisola Job .
Managing a community and not sure where to start? This simple checklist helps you understand what already exists and take one grounded, meaningful next step. The post Start Where You Are: A Simple Community-Building Checklist appeared first on Mary Mojisola Job .
After years of attending and hosting WordPress Contributor Days, I have learned how deeply they shape community leadership. Here’s why Contributor Day remains my favourite part of WordCamps — and what it taught me about belonging, teamwork, and sustainable communities. The post Contributor Day Made Me a Better Community Leader (Here’s Why) appeared first on Mary Mojisola Job .
After 15 years of community building, I’ve learned that purpose, people, and belonging matter more than anything else. In this reflection, I share the three lessons that shaped my leadership, my work, and the communities I continue to serve. The post 3 Lessons From 15 Years of Community Building — for Anyone Leading With Purpose appeared first on Mary Mojisola Job .