I have a little air plant that I look after as if it was my pet

I used to be a primary school teaching assistant before transitioning into community management. The pandemic hit the education sector almost as much and as bad as it did the medical one, I was under a great amount of stress and frustration and it's then that I started looking at alternative careers to pursue.

I started studying UX/UI design after work and I after a series of events I funded my very first official community, Floxies Community, an international community for women in UX/UI design and Webflow Development. After over one year of practice at Floxies I was hired as the Community Manager at NoCodeOps, where I built another community from scratch and I'm super happy to be leading today.

Breaking stereotypes and combating the occasional sense of Imposter Syndrome have been prominent challenges.

Navigating the male-dominated tech realm, facing unintentional acts of sexism, and battling societal perceptions about women in tech were obstacles I had to face.

However each challenge only fueled my determination and pushed me into creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for people.

• Kindness.

• Listening to people.

• Paying attention to our users' needs.

• Fostering and growing the community with its community members themselves.

• Connecting with other community professionals.

Discord!

Consistent, value-driven content and interaction.

Hosting regular events, like our "Wonder Wednesdays" at Floxies or our "Live Community Shows" at NoCodeOps, offers members a rhythm of engagement and a sense of anticipation.

Offering a blend of learning, networking, and genuine conversation is the key.

For me, a community isn’t just a group of individuals; it's a movement.

It embodies collaboration, a sense of belonging, and the collective pursuit of growth and representation.

It's where voices unite, resonating strength and passion.

Community can start from just two people engaging in a conversation, community is where you open up to someone and you grow, together.

• Begin with passion and authenticity.

• Understand the needs and aspirations of your community members.

• And remember, it’s a continuous journey of learning and adapting.

• Each challenge is an opportunity, and each member's feedback is a stepping stone to creating a more vibrant, supportive space.