We’re thrilled to welcome Sam Rayner, Founder + CEO of Maris Dae—a science-backed skin and gut health brand powered by sea algae. With this new venture, Sam is redefining what it means to build a wellness-first community. After leading marketing at AG Care, lululemon, and Saje Natural Wellness, she co-founded Better Basics and is now focused on launching Maris Dae. Join us live to hear how she’s leveraging deep customer relationships, real-time data, and community insights to drive product innovation, launch strategy, and long-term brand growth.

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In this BrandTogether conversation, Kate Taylor Martin shares how she built Nutbar from a values-led idea into a thriving, community-driven superfood café brand — without a traditional business background. She unpacks the power of simplicity, intentional guest experience, and treating every customer like a VIP, while speaking about heart-centered leadership and how motherhood sharpened her clarity and purpose. The episode culminates in Nutbar’s expansion to New York, inspiring founders and marketing leaders to scale community, not just locations.

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Keighty Gallagher is a community-first entrepreneur who builds brands people genuinely want to belong to. From founding Tight Club Athletics in Vancouver to launching Keighty’s Café in Ventura, her work blends movement, culture, and experience. She’s now launching the personal training experience of her dreams, starting in her own backyard – creating moments that feel human and lasting.

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Helen is a culture architect and founder of I’m All Out, a consulting concept that helps companies align people, brand, and operations through seasons of growth and change. With 15+ years leading at lululemon, Rivian, Rally Pickleball, and now Tattoo Projects, she brings a blend of structure, soul, and get-it-done energy—turning culture into a competitive edge and community into a growth engine.

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In this session, we chat with Rachel Wong, Co-Founder of Monday Girl, about building authentic community and brand loyalty. She shares lessons from scaling to 5,000+ paid members, $2M+ in revenue, and working with brands like Netflix and Microsoft. Tune in for tactical insights on growth, community KPIs, and creating real belonging.

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Catch the replay of our conversation with Alex Ring, a veteran brand and community strategist with a decade of experience leading experiential programs at companies like Tractor Beverage Co, Wilson Sporting Goods, Lime, and lululemon. He specializes in building purpose-driven communities that connect brands to culture through storytelling, activations, and grassroots engagement.

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Catch the replay of our conversation with community architect Ashley Grant as she shares insights from nearly a decade of building high-impact networks and brand experiences. Discover how intentional connection drives growth, retention, and lasting relationships.

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Join us for a live and interactive conversation with career community builder, Bronwen Foster-Butler, CMO of UK adventure brand, Finisterre.

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Community Academy Co-founders chat with Danielle Kelley, Founder of MTHR Collective about her journey and experience of building a community of adventurous and creative moms out of necessity to support her own emotional and mental health following a traumatic transition to motherhood

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Join Community Academy Co-founders as they share how building community has been a common red thread throughout both of their careers and why community building is essential for brands that want to build loyalty.

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