{"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":"Reigniting Civic Pride: Brian Robinson, Founder, Save Our Sonics/Seattle NBA Fans","slug":"reigniting-civic-pride-brian-robinson-founder-save-our-sonics-seattle-nba-fans","published_at":"2026-03-17T14:05:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/how-we-connected-7614718/reigniting-civic-pride-brian-robinson-founder-save-our-sonics-seattle-nba-fans","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/69b8c1071b5a7dfbdf7f84f9/media.mp3","summary":"On this week’s How We Connected, hosts Aaron Hurst and Charlotte Massey reflect on what’s going on at the US Chamber of Connection. There’s a pi(e)-themed, math-costume birthday gathering and a Seattle potluck for Thomas J. Watson Fellowship alumni. On the horizon, a health and wellbeing welcome night and a “Best Day Ever” neighborhood field trip. This week’s featured guest is Brian Robinson, who talks about 25 years organizing to keep and then bring back the NBA’s Seattle Supersonics. 00:00 Welcome to How We Connected 01:48 Weekend Stories 07:53 AI, Future of Work and Chamber Plans 17:55 Introducing: Brian Robinson, Save Our Sonics 18:22 Origin Story 23:31 Building the Community 32:52 What Success Looks Like 40:38 Reflection --- 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 Brian Robinson, Founder, Save Our Sonics Brian is a lifelong Seattle resident and co-founder of Save Our Sonics, the grassroots nonprofit he launched in 2006 after Oklahoma investors purchased the SuperSonics – fighting to keep the team in t…","meta_description":"On this week’s How We Connected, hosts Aaron Hurst and Charlotte Massey reflect on what’s going on at the US Chamber of Connection. 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