{"podcast":{"title":"How We Connected","slug":"how-we-connected-7614718","podcast_index_feed_id":7614718,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/69321d954a0500b7572aafcf","website_url":"https://www.chamberofconnection.org/","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/69321d954a0500b7572aafcf/1765223877031-7f8d5e36-499f-4fe1-89c1-88a9d5684aa6.jpeg","author":"US Chamber of Connection","episode_count":34,"summary":"How We Connected brings listeners inside the conversations that power communities right across the United States. Every week, hosts Aaron Hurst and Charlotte Massey share what they’re building at the US Chamber of Connection and the moments of connection showing up in their own lives. They talk with a community leaders from around the country about the relationships, collaboration, and human stories behind meaningful change. Join us every week for a reflections and practical advice on the ideas you can carry forward into your own communities. Aaron Hurst Aaron Hurst is the Co-Founder and CEO of the US Chamber of Connection and a long-time leader in the movement to strengthen community through work. A serial entrepreneur and social innovator, he previously founded Imperative and the Taproot Foundation, two organizations that reshaped how companies think about purpose, service, and meaningful work. His book The Purpose Economy helped define a new era in which connection, meaning, and relationships stand at the center of business value. At the Chamber, Aaron focuses on reconnecting America by mobilizing community builders in every town and city. Known for turning big ideas into pract…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T08:18:34.739111+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-we-connected-7614718"},"episode":{"title":"Invite to Connect: Alexandra Friedman, Chamber of Connection","slug":"invite-to-connect-alexandra-friedman-chamber-of-connection","published_at":"2026-07-14T21:46:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-we-connected-7614718/invite-to-connect-alexandra-friedman-chamber-of-connection","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-we-connected-7614718","url":"https://www.chamberofconnection.org/","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/69321d954a0500b7572aafcf/e/6a56aa26f821a821094f1dce/media.mp3","summary":"Aaron Hurst and Charlotte Massey of the US Chamber of Connection discuss initiating invitations despite fear. Meanwhile, Charlotte enjoyed a trip to Minnesota for a family reunion and Aaron helped an Amazon delivery worker stuck behind a gate. This week's guest is Seattle-based friendship and social skills coach Alexandra Friedman, who is a lifelong connector. Her work has evolved from hosting dinner parties, to 125 curated events for 2,700+ people, and into coaching on social skills and friendship. Alexandra coaches Aaron and Charlotte on capacity, group building, travel, and hosting, emphasizing a focus on invitation. 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Weekend Catch-Up 14:30 Introducing Alexandra Friedman 15:45 Childhood Roots of Connection 23:53 College, Yelp, and Career 30:09 Connection at Work and AI 33:11 Becoming a Friendship Coach 35:36 Live Mini Coaching Session 48:24 The Power of Initiation 51:06 Wrap-Up and Credits --- How We Connected explores the conversations that power communities across the United States. Aaron Hurst and Charlotte Massey share what they’re building at the US Chamber of Connection and speak with leaders whose work strengthens local connection. Episodes offer human stories, practical insights, and ideas you can use in your own community. Aaron Hurst , Co-Founder of the US Chamber of Connection, is a longtime entrepreneur focused on purpose and community. He founded Imperative and the Taproot Foundation and wrote The Purpose Economy . Charlotte Massey , Co-Founder of the US Chamber of Connection, leads community programs nationally. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and former organizer and founder, she works at the intersection of civic life and entrepreneurship. Connect with Us www.chamberofconnection.org Alexandra Friedman, Connection Feast www.connec…","meta_description":"Aaron Hurst and Charlotte Massey of the US Chamber of Connection discuss initiating invitations despite fear. Meanwhile, Charlotte enjoyed a trip to Minne…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3185,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/how-we-connected-7614718/episodes/invite-to-connect-alexandra-friedman-chamber-of-connection/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-we-connected-7614718/invite-to-connect-alexandra-friedman-chamber-of-connection.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}