Send us a textEpisode Summary: In this episode, Tracie Root shares the story of how Gather evolved into The Gather Community, exploring the lessons learned along the way—from transitioning from in-person events to creating an online community during the pandemic, to overcoming obstacles and building a supportive space for women to thrive.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Tracie transitioned from a corporate career to becoming a coach and entrepreneur.The journey of creating an in-person space for community events in Santa Cruz, California.Challenges faced during the pandemic and the shift to virtual events.The realization that community is not about physical spaces, but about connection and support.Key lessons on building a community, taking bold steps, and navigating uncertainty.Actionable Tips from Tracie:If you can imagine something and believe in its value, go create it—whether online or in person.You don’t have to know everything to take action—start with what you can, and figure it out as you go.Embrace the unknown and keep moving forward, even if you stumble along the way.Memorable Quote: "Your bold and brilliant future starts in your imagination. Then you make decisions based on what you imagined, and you take a step in that direction."Bold Moment of the Episode: Tracie’s bold decision to pivot from running in-person events to launching a virtual community during the pandemic, which ultimately expanded The Gather Community across the globe.Connect with Tracie Root:Website: https://www.tracieroot.com/linksJoin the Bold and Brilliant Podcast Community: Stay connected, share your thoughts, and be part of a community of bold, brilliant women! Https://www.tracieroot.com/podcast Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps us reach more listeners and keep the bold stories coming!Thank you for supporting The Bold and Brilliant Podcast! Find out what's up with Tracie by connecting on your favorite social media channel, and with The Gather Community by joining us at an upcoming online event or receiving our mailing list. Go to:https://www.tracieroot.com/linksto find upcoming events, workshops, courses and more!We're just getting started, so I hope you subscribed, and please leave a review so we can start building some podcast-momentum!xoxoYour host,Tracie Root