In this episode of WTF: Where’s the FUN, Andrea and Mel chat with Inbal Claudio, a 3x founder, mom of three, and the queen of community building. Inbal shares her journey from launching a candle company to creating vibrant in-person and virtual communities, like Like Minded Collective and Founders Who Shabbat, which unite women entrepreneurs worldwide.

She reveals the power of cultivating authentic connections and how making community an extension of your business can supercharge growth, loyalty, and referrals—all while infusing fun into the process. From market research to making events magnetic, Inbal explains actionable strategies for fostering a sense of belonging and why genuine care always shines through. Whether you're a natural community builder or just starting out, this episode will inspire you to lead with intention, authenticity, and joy.

HIGHLIGHTS:
(0:00) Welcome to WTF: Where’s the Fun?
(0:10) Meet Inbal Claudio: Queen of Connection
(1:02) How we met and why this convo matters
(2:37) Inbal’s journey: From candles to community
(5:02) Why community is the ultimate business hack
(7:02) Authenticity in leadership: Showing up for your people
(10:00) Networking doesn’t have to be boring
(15:00) Tips to make community-building fun
(20:02) Where Inbal is following her fun right now
(29:00) Wrapping up: How to connect with Inbal

RESOURCES:
Learn more about the Like Minded Collective: www.likemindedcollective.com

Follow Inbal on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inbalclaudio/

Follow Like Minded Collective on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/like.minded.collective/

LET'S HAVE SOME FUN:

Learn more about the upcoming FunXperience Mastermind: https://funx.ca
Explore Andrea’s keynote: The F Word: Life and Business Get to Be FUN!: https://andreaparkercoaching.com/speaking
Grab the FREE Fun Journal: https://funx.ca/journal
Apply for our FREE FunX Connection Call: https://funx.ca/community-call-application-funxperience

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