In this episode of Community Made, Ingrid Zapata Read sits down with sustainability strategist and Nest Earth founder Gabi Fiorentino to talk about what it really means to build authentic connection in an AI-driven world.

Ingrid and Gabi talk about:

• The viral “Is the Internet Dead?” theory and what it means for creators
• Why in-person experiences and hybrid communities matter more than ever
• How Gabi’s community helps parents raise healthier, eco-conscious families
• The future of social media as digital business cards and curated communities

Connect with Gabi:

• nestearth.com
• instagram.com/nestearthco/
• linkedin.com/in/gabriela-fiorentino/

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A real conversation about leaving corporate life, redefining success, and building a business rooted in connection.

In this episode, Ingrid Zapata Read sits down with Natalie Madrigal, founder of Perfect Your CX, to talk about her leap from corporate life into entrepreneurship—and how she helps businesses grow through human connection, client experience, and community.

We explore:

• Why client retention is your most powerful growth tool
• How community and CX work together to create loyalty
• What “people-first” really means in business
• The truth about AI and authenticity
• What it looks like to build success on your own terms

Questions you might be asking (and we answer):

• How do you turn satisfied clients into loyal advocates?

• Can CX and community actually fuel growth together?

• How do you balance structure with freedom as a founder?

• What does “building on your own terms” look like in practice?

  
  

Connect with Natalie:👉 Instagram: @perfectyourcx

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What happens when you leave the “safe” path in corporate, and build not one, but two businesses from scratch?

In this episode of Community Made, host Ingrid Zapata Read sits down with Fatima, founder of Viva Nova Media and co-founder of NJK Partners, to share her bold leap from finance into entrepreneurship.

Fatima opens up about:

• Leaving corporate life after burnout and health struggles

• Launching two businesses with her partner

• How community helped her overcome postpartum depression

• The power of authenticity as an introverted founder

• Redefining success as a Latina entrepreneur and mother of three

Whether you’re dreaming of quitting corporate, building your first business, or craving more community in your journey, Fatima’s story is proof that you can create success on your own terms, without the hustle, burnout, or compromise.

⁠✨ Connect with Fatima⁠

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