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After a three-year pause, Community Manager Live is excited to relaunch in 2025 with a fresh, focused format. Our weekly live streams once brought together a vibrant community of professionals to discuss best practices in real time. Now, we’ve transitioned to a recorded podcast that dives deeper into story-driven interviews with the industry’s leading community builders and service providers. This new format allows for richer, more reflective conversations where guests share honest stories—the wins, turning points, and visionary insights that shape the future of community management.

Community Manager Live is a recorded-format podcast that immerses listeners in the rich, expert perspectives of community professionals and service providers. Hosted by David DeWald, a pioneer and historian in online community management with over 25 years of experience dating back to the late 1990s, the show offers authoritative, nuanced storytelling and in-depth interviews. Leveraging his strategic leadership roles at top tech companies such as RSA Security, VMware and Ciena, David creates a trusted platform where guests share authentic stories highlighting real challenges, breakthrough successes, and visionary lessons for today’s community managers. The podcast blends deep industry insights with compelling narratives to serve both seasoned experts and newcomers in the community field.

Each episode is designed to weave together powerful storytelling with practical insights, offering listeners both emotional resonance and actionable takeaways. Conversations explore the real experiences of community leaders and practitioners, touching on growth strategies, engagement practices, leadership development, and creative revenue opportunities. Whether you’re fine-tuning your own community work or seeking perspective from seasoned voices in the field, Community Manager Live delivers a meaningful blend of inspiration and practical guidance.