{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"A LOT with Audra","title":"40. Five Years of Thread: Celebrating Milestones and Memories","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1655,"description":"\nWhat does it really take to build a thriving, intentional community and keep it going for five years? Discover the stories, lessons, and laughter that have shaped our journey as we celebrate a major milestone for The Thread. From early morning workshops in a creaky old building to heartfelt moments of growth, family, and friendship, this episode is a celebration of resilience, purpose, and the power of showing up for each other. Whether you’re a longtime listener or new to our community, you’ll find inspiration in the memories, challenges, and wins we share.\n\nHighlights\n\n\nCelebrating five years in business—why this milestone matters for small businesses\nThe origin story: early workshops, intentional setups, and the importance of energy\nHow our team grew from two to three, and the impact of doing life together\nFamily memories: Thread family nights, celebrations, and supporting each other through life’s seasons\nThe power of community: alumna workshops, cohort connections, and the magic of culmination days\nLessons learned: trusting the process, providing space, and letting values guide the way\nThe importance of planting seeds and building community over time\nReflections on supporting women, families, and each other through challenges and growth\n\nChapters\n\n\n00:00 – Welcome & Five-Year Celebration\n00:44 – Why Surviving Five Years Matters\n01:19 – Team Introductions & Early Memories\n02:18 – Cohort One: Setting the Foundation\n05:10 – Growing the Team & Doing Life Together\n07:37 – Family, Friendship, and Community\n12:15 – Best of the Last Five Years: Team Reflections\n20:45 – Community Highlights: Workshops & Alumna Connections\n27:43 – Culmination Days & Success Stories\n34:22 – Opening the Kansas City Chapter\n37:13 – Serving Others: Giving Back as a Community\n38:44 – Lessons Learned: Intention, Space, and Trusting the Process\n43:22 – Looking Ahead: Planting Seeds & The Next Five Years\n46:27 – Gratitude & Closing Thoughts\n\nResources Mentioned\n\n\nUS Bureau of Labor...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ST1ihY6oM6j-9JRbJBusW58P2vlzKyibzbr46bLarLI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kMTAw/OWFmMDZmNzE3YzYy/OTM3ZmM5Y2NmYzRm/MTY5My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}