We're Wired to Belong:
Designing Communities That Foster Connection
Crafting communities where your members flourish, your mission thrives, and your organization grows sustainably.
We partner with therapists, healers, and conscious organizations to design spaces rooted in genuine connection and care.
Does This Sound Familiar?
You know your community matters. But creating real connection online — the kind that nourishes, engages, and grows — can feel overwhelming.
In a world of increasing disconnection, the stakes are high:
54% of people feel too embarrassed to talk about their loneliness.
Cigna 2019
Loneliness raises mortality risk by 26–32% (Holt-Lunstad et al. 2015)
1 in 4 people believe that admitting to loneliness reflects poor social skills or failure.
Red Cross Loneliness Study 2018
It’s linked to a 50% higher risk of dementia (CDC 2023
30% increase in susceptibility to illnesses by weakening the immune system (Cacioppo, J.T. et al. 2015)
We're wired for connection. Belonging isn’t a luxury — it’s a basic human need.
But nurturing that kind of belonging takes more than good intentions.
We often hear from purpose-driven leaders like you:
“We have the right people... but they’re not engaging consistently.”
“I’m juggling community management with the actual work I’m here to do.”
“Our tech stack is clunky, the setup’s confusing — it’s draining.”
“People join excited… then disappear. Our onboarding doesn’t hold them.”
“I want to create a safer, more inclusive space, but I don’t know where to start.”
Whether you're starting fresh, migrating platforms, or trying to revive a space that’s gone quiet — you're not alone. And you don’t have to figure it all out solo.
We’re here to help you simplify, realign, and build a space that supports your mission and your nervous system. One that lasts, feels good to run, and truly nourishes the people in it.
What Makes a Thriving Community?
Belonging
When people feel they truly belong, they’re 5x more likely to engage, contribute, and return (Community Roundtable, 2022). It’s the foundation for retention and transformation. Belonging turns a group into a home.
Authenticity
True connection and growth happen when vulnerability is not only welcomed, but celebrated. Communities flourish when members feel safe enough to show up as their authentic selves — to speak openly, share honestly, and engage without fear of judgment.
Trust
Drawing from attachment theory, secure bonds are formed through consistent, attuned, and safe interactions. These relationships regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and increase resilience. Members with strong social ties are 50% more likely to live longer (Holt-Lunstad, 2015).
Shared Purpose
When your members deeply resonate with your vision, they move beyond passive consumption and become active contributors. A clearly articulated "why" acts as a powerful magnet, attracting the right people who align with your mission, naturally reducing churn and amplifying your collective impact.
How Do we do that?
Building thriving communities takes intentionality.
Here's how we turn these essential elements into lasting impact.
Shared Purpose
When members align with your vision, they don’t just consume — they contribute. A clear “why” builds collective momentum and magnetizes the right people, reducing churn and increasing impact. That alignment drives deeper engagement, sustainable participation, and collective growth.
Ritual & Rhythm
Consistent rituals — whether it's weekly check-ins, monthly themes, or daily practices — provide structure and grounding for community members. This rhythmic quality encourages belonging and fosters the safety that makes vulnerability and deep connection possible.
Thoughtful Onboarding
A well-designed welcome journey increases retention by over 30% (Circle 2023). We blend automation with warmth so that every touchpoint feels intentional, intuitive, and deeply human.
Accessibility & Usability
Clunky tech and exclusive design push people away. Trauma-aware, inclusive platforms ensure that all members — across neurotypes, abilities, and backgrounds — feel welcome, supported, and able to participate.
Meaningful Participation
Every community thrives when it invites and celebrates diverse voices. We work to intentionally design spaces that not only honor but encourage different perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences. We invite members into active roles that match their energy and gifts — from polls to co-leads.
Feedback Loops
Community building is dynamic and ongoing. With feedback loops in place, we ensure constant refinement. By listening, adapting, and integrating feedback into the community’s evolution, we build spaces that are resilient and responsive to its members’ needs.
Strategy Meets Nervous System Awareness
We don’t just design “features.” We architect experiences that serve your community’s growth and grounding. Here’s what we bring into every project:
✨ Experience Design & Journey Mapping
Designing intuitive flows that reduce friction, build trust, and deepen connection at every step.
⚙️ Tech Systems & Automation
We work with platforms like Circle and integrate your stack to save time and create seamless experiences—for you and your members.
🔁 Thoughtful Onboarding & Offboarding
Welcoming new members with intention. Letting go with care. These moments matter most in how people feel about your space.
📈 Aligned Growth Strategy
Not just more members—right-fit members, authentic engagement, and steady momentum that reflects your values.
🫂 Trauma-Aware & Inclusive Design
Everything is built with choice, agency, and nervous system literacy in mind—because belonging starts with safety.
Shared Purpose
When members align with your vision, they don’t just consume — they contribute. A clear “why” builds collective momentum and magnetizes the right people, reducing churn and increasing impact. That alignment drives deeper engagement, sustainable participation, and collective growth.
Built via Collective Wisdom
Our work is shaped by decades of research and embodied practice across psychology, community design, trauma-informed care, and learning theory. Here’s a glimpse into the frameworks and voices that guide our approach:
🔹 Trauma-Aware Practice
With guidance from Bessel van der Kolk, Peter Levine, Deb Dana, and Resmaa Menakem, we hold safety, regulation, and consent as foundational.
🔹 Relationship Science
Inspired by Mia Birdsong, Shasta Nelson, and Diane Musho Hamilton, we design communities where vulnerability, generosity, and consistency create true belonging.
🔹 Village-Building & Conflict Repair
We draw from Priya Parker’s Art of Gathering and Peter Block’s community-building principles, weaving connection, purpose, and restorative approaches to conflict.
We are inspired by Internal Family Systems (IFS), created by Dr. Richard Schwartz, which helps individuals understand and integrate their internal parts, fostering deeper empathy, self-regulation, and healthier relationships and conflict-resolution within the community.
🔹 Learning Design & Cognitive Development
Inspired by James Clear’s principles of habit formation and relational neuroscience (such as those explored by Dr. Stephen Porges and Dr. Dan Siegel).
We design micro-practices and rhythms that make meaningful engagement a natural part of everyday life. Drawing from cognitive science, we craft multi-modal, inclusive experiences that foster lasting growth and help insights stick.
🔹 Attachment & Authentic Relating
Secure relationships are the bedrock of thriving communities. With roots in attachment theory (as developed by John Bowlby and Mary Ainsworth) and authentic relating practices (influenced by the work of Tara Brach and Jason Gaddis), we foster trust, co-regulation, and realness.
Services
Advisory Session
You’re not quite sure what’s wrong—or what’s next. You just know something’s not working, or something big is coming.
In this 90-minute strategy session, we get to the root of what’s holding your community back (or blocking its birth), clarify where you are, and map out next steps—so you can move forward with confidence.
This session can be laser-focused on a particular challenge or opportunity you're navigating—whether it's community strategy, onboarding/offboarding design, automating key processes, or improving your overall member experience.
Includes:
A pre-call questionnaire to save time and surface insights
A 90-120 minute deep-dive session
Follow-up notes + session recording, and strategy plan
1 week of unlimited email support after the call
💸 $500
Not sure what you need yet? Start here.
You can always apply this toward a larger package if we move forward together.
The Community Tune-Up
(Community Audit – For Existing Communities)
Your community exists—but it’s stalling. Maybe engagement is low, energy feels flat, or your team’s spread too thin.
In this 2-week audit, we fully immerse ourselves in your space, assess what’s working (and what’s not), we look at the available data, conduct member interviews, questionnaires, and deliver a tailored strategy packed with practical recommendations and next steps.
Includes:
1:1 kickoff session
Member interviews (optional)
Full audit of structure, experience, and operations
Strategy report with opportunities, quick wins, and long-term ideas
1 follow-up implementation session
2 weeks of async email support
💸 $3K–$5K (based on size + complexity)
This is for you if your community needs a reset, refresh, or a strategic pulse check.
Custom Implementation
For New or Evolving Communities
You’re ready to build something powerful, but don’t have the time or team to lead the charge. We partner with you to bring your vision to life—from design to delivery.
We handle the messy middle so you can focus on what you do best.
Includes (customized to your needs):
Community platform setup (Circle, Heartbeat, Mighty Networks, etc.)
Branding + member journey design
Zapier/automation setup
SSO or backend integrations
Operations, onboarding, and moderation systems
Pre-launch and post-launch marketing strategy
💸 Starts at $5K
(Add-ons, like branding, tech buildouts, or copywriting, available.)