In this episode of 'How We Connected,' hosts Aaron Hurst and Charlotte Massey talk about some unique celebrations and Charlotte's plans for her 30th birthday party. The main interview features an insightful conversation with Liz Cahill, a community builder in San Francisco, who shares her journey from feeling isolated in Philadelphia to creating vibrant, inclusive community spaces. Liz discusses her experience of hosting events in various settings, including her Mission live-work warehouse, and highlights the importance of creating 'yummy' spaces that foster connection and comfort. The discussion also touches on Liz's commitment to the Bay Area and her efforts to support the local community through Decentered Arts.

00:00 Introduction

00:23 Charlotte's 30th Birthday Party

01:00 Reality TV Weekend Plans

08:24 Interview with Liz Cahill

08:57 Liz's Early Years

09:54 College & Finding Community

11:54 Moving to San Francisco

15:21 Building Decentered Arts

18:30 The Uzi Gallery Warehouse

20:57 Creating Yummy Spaces

24:04 Commitment to the Bay Area

30:00 Reflection

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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

Decentered Arts

decentered.org

Liz Cahill, Co-Founder, Decentered Arts

Liz Cahill is a poet, producer, artist and curator based in the Mission, San Francisco. Her writing explores the impacts of late stage capitalism, income inequality and waste, while trying to find beauty in the garbage age. She’s the co-founder of Decentered Arts, a non-profit building community through art of all mediums and the Piles Collective. Her first book Garbage Age lady is fourthcoming on Decentered Press.

Heylo

https://www.heylo.com

Heylo is a community-management platform built for real-world groups of every kind, giving leaders a clean, branded home base to run events, manage members, communicate clearly, and handle payments without friction. It brings scheduling, RSVPs, waivers, announcements, topic-based chats, and membership tools into one place so clubs, teams, and interest groups can stay organized and connected without the noise of traditional social platforms.

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