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What does it really take to build a thriving community—and why does it matter now more than ever? In this episode, Rob Ryan sits down with The Community Collective team of Michelle Edgar and Ben Reiss to uncover how meaningful connections, arts, and culture can transform cities and lives. From relationship-building to bold visions for civic engagement in Los Angeles and beyond, this conversation reveals why community might just be the most powerful force we’re overlooking.Feel free to follow and engage with MICHELLE & BEN here:Ben LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreiss/Ben Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benreiss1/Michelle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-edgar-86b5ba1/Michelle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michme12/?hl=enWebsite: https://www.community-collective.org/We're so grateful to you, our growing audience of entrepreneurs, investors and community leaders interested in the human stories of the Entrepreneurial Thinkers behind entrepreneurial economies worldwide.As always we hope you enjoy each episode and Like, Follow, Subscribe or share with your friends. You can find our shows here, and our new Video Podcast, at “Entrepreneurial Thinkers” channel on YouTube. Plug in, relax and enjoy inspiring, educational and empowering conversations between Rob and our guests.¡Cheers y gracias!,Entrepreneurial Thinkers Team.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Entrepreneurial Thinkers04:51 The Necessity of Community Collectives08:56 The Role of Arts and Music in Community11:35 Curating Relationships in a Changing World13:37 Bridging Gaps Between Constituencies16:05 Identifying Community Gaps18:25 The Business Model of Community Collective20:37 Upcoming Events and Initiatives26:43 Vision for the Future of Community Collective28:22 Cultural and Economic Insights from Los Angeles30:21 Building Relationships and Networking31:57 Cultural Shifts and the Role of Arts35:40 Personal Resilience and the Discipline of Joy40:12 Community Engagement and Local Initiatives