Tag: community building
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The Loneliness Fix: How I Found Real Friendship in My 30s
Intro: The loneliness dilemma in our 30s Loneliness often shows up quietly in the background of adult life, especially in your 30s when careers, moves, and changing social circles can leave you feeling isolated. I never expected to stumble into a genuine friendship boom, but that’s exactly what happened for me, and it transformed my…
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Josh Pugh: Australia’s Unofficial Ambassador in New York
From Adelaide to the Big Apple: a personal pivot In early 2017, a routine trip home to Adelaide left Australian journalist and connector Josh Pugh pondering a larger question: Is this the path I’m destined to follow forever? The answer, for him, was a quiet no—an invitation to pivot toward a new kind of life…
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Tomas Sala’s Falconeer Survival in a Crowded Indie Market
Rethinking Recognition in a Saturated Indie Scene When you’re an independent creator in today’s crowded game market, scouts and players often chase the next viral sensation. Tomas Sala, the brains behind Falconeer and Bulwark, has already tasted the thrill of breakout success with titles that captured attention for their bold aesthetics and promise of more…
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How volunteers are transforming hospital stays one ‘goodie’ at a time
Comfort in a small package: the power of a handmade goodie When four-year-old Zyan Laurenco arrived at Canberra Hospital, the environment was loud, unfamiliar and overwhelming. His mum, Guinevere Laurenco, hadn’t anticipated packing essentials for a hospital stay, including a way to ease the anxiety of a frightened child. It was a moment that underscored…
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Clyx Teams with Wondermind for NYC Friendship Expansion
Clyx Expands to New York City in Collaboration with Wondermind In a bold move to redefine how young people form meaningful friendships, Clyx announced a New York City expansion in partnership with Wondermind, the mental health platform founded by Mandy Teefey and Selena Gomez. The collaboration, slated to kick off on October 12, 2025, brings…
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Curves and Courage: Sinéad O’Brien Builds a Brand That Empowers Others
From Runways to Real Life: The Drive Behind a Purposeful Brand When Sinéad O’Brien looks back at her early modelling days in Ireland, she recalls a world where “plus-size” was a label that felt more limiting than aspirational. She stood at UK dress sizes 16 to 18, often sidelined in shoots and fittings, with choices…