The Nest

LampPost Victoria Co-Founder Simon Larocque sits down with Operations Manager and Nest producer Rae Dawson to discuss LampPost’s venture into creating community connections in Victoria, B.C. LampPost Victoria is an event calendar platform for finding events, hosting events and regular meet-ups, and community cohort gatherings. They discuss what LampPost is and the inspiration behind it, tangible ways to build a community and make connections, and practicing stepping out of your comfort zone in an algorithmic world.

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Website: https://www.lamppostvictoria.com/
Instagram: @lamppostvictoria
@simonlarocque_

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What is The Nest?

The Nest is UVic’s independent newspaper the Martlet’s podcast, established in November 2024. The Nest features Martlet Editor-in-Chief Sydney Lobe interviewing UVic and greater Victoria community members about what they’re doing, why they’re doing it, and how you can get involved. It is recorded CFUV 101.9FM’s studios and airs biweekly at 10:00 Saturday morning on CFUV 101.9 FM. Find out more about the Martlet and our volunteer and staff opportunities at martlet.ca.