Build a Thriving Community Without Big Launches or Social Media: Jackie Bernardi's Story

Can you build a thriving creative business without social media, big launches, or pretending to be perfect?

 

Jackie Bernardi did.

 

In this conversation, Jackie shares how she transitioned from burnout to rediscovering her art supplies, ultimately growing a YouTube channel with over 30,000 subscribers and launching a deeply connected membership community for retirees, empty nesters, and passionate creatives.

 

Inside the episode:

✔️ The moment Jackie realized community was her superpower

✔️ How she built a connection by responding to every YouTube comment

✔️ Why she runs her membership on her terms (and how that’s working!)

✔️ Letting go of pressure and leaning into play

✔️ What success means when you’re doing what you love

 

If you’re a creative soul or someone dreaming of building a business around real connection, this one’s for you.