riley blackwell

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you're here for insights in online cultures, community building, and marketing at the edges of the new internet focusing on decentralized communities such as DAOs and web3 tribes.


Methodologies: Crafting Communities with Purpose

In my approach to community building, particularly at the forefront of emerging technologies, I focus on three core principles:

  1. Culture Creation: Fostering an environment where members feel a sense of belonging and engagement. By understanding the unique characteristics and needs of each community, I craft spaces that resonate and thrive.
  2. Strategic Alignment: Employing clear and proven strategies, tailored to each project's goals and audience. With over 13 years of lived experience and continuous learning, I ensure that the community's direction aligns with its broader objectives.
  3. Learning from Leaders: Drawing inspiration and insights from industry leaders and pioneers. By staying attuned to best practices and emerging trends, I ensure that the communities I build are innovative, resilient, and impactful.
  4. Philosophical Insight and Social Acumen: Leveraging a profound understanding of social dynamics and human connections to craft communities that are both meaningful and vibrant. My work goes beyond surface-level engagement, tapping into shared values, ethics, and emotional intelligence to create spaces where people truly connect and grow.

communities i've built:

2022 / BFF

​~community coordinator~

i was community builder for one of the largest women in web3 projects to date, educating over 100k members

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2011-2018 / carol corps

~captain marvel fandom~

worked with writer Kelly Sue DeConnick and many others on Tumblr and Pinterest to build fanbase of over 40k at peak for Captain Marvel leading up to MCU debut

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check out how we did it & community contributions πŸ‘‡πŸ»

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2017-2019 / pastel goth community (inactive)

~ co-founder ~

strategy & training for over 50 moderators in the largest pastel goth fashion community on facebook, over 30k active members on facebook and IG combined including website, newsletter, shop, and lifestyle guide.

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#34 Marketer on Twitter social graph leaderboard Notus

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I write deal articles at The Inventory (G/O Media)

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