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Finding your people can start with one hike.

We caught up with Tracy Stephens, who started BLK Hiking Club to make the outdoors feel welcoming, safe, and shared.

Proof that when someone creates space, community shows up. 🌲

Find on Heylo 💛

What happens when the outdoors becomes a place to belong?

In this episode of How We Connected by the U.S. Chamber of Connection, Tracy Stephens, founder of BLK Hiking Club, shares how a simple love for hiking grew into a powerful community creating space, representation, and connection in the South.

From navigating the outdoors as a beginner to building an inclusive movement for Black hikers, Tracy’s story is a reminder that community isn’t just about where you go, but about who you go with.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of How We Connected from the link in bio

And find BLK Hiking Club on Heylo✨

What does it actually take to build community that lasts?

In this episode of How We Connected, the U.S. Chamber of Connection sits down with Gabe Ghiglioni, former Global Lead at Midnight Runners and current Heylo team member, to unpack the real work behind thriving communities.

From growing Midnight Runners into 18 cities worldwide to building strong volunteer cores, Gabe shares a practical, intentional playbook for creating connection that goes beyond one-off events.

If you’re building a community (or thinking about it), this one’s worth a listen. 🎧

👉 Link in bio to tune in or find it on Spotify

Most friendships start with someone making the first move🫶🏻

PGH Social Club uses Heylo to turn events into real friendships✨ From easy event sign-ups to event chats where attendees connect before, during, and after each hangout. Members stay in touch through general chats and interest-based conversations, making it easier to find people who share your vibe.

It’s not just about showing up once, it’s about building connection that lasts.

If you’re running a social club and want deeper friendships, smoother event planning, and more engaged members, Heylo’s built for you.

Link in bio to get started. 💛

Home. Work. Third spaces.
And now — fourth spaces.

Online communities coming together IRL are becoming the new cultural hubs, especially as traditional gathering places disappear.

At our Community Builders’ Dinner, Simon Reznichky shared why fourth spaces matter — and why the future of connection depends on the infrastructure behind them.

Through Conjunction, Simon is enabling fourth spaces by making it easier for communities to find venues and host impactful events. In fact, Heylo found the venue for this very dinner on Conjunction!

This is exactly what Heylo is built for: helping communities organize online so they can show up together in real life.

If you’re building a fourth space, you’re in the right place. 💛

When Simon Reznichky started Coffee Club, it wasn’t a business plan, but a simple invite to meet new people over good coffee.

It grew because the community showed up and helped it grow even bigger.

If you’re building community in San Francisco, we’d love to have you at the next Community Builders' Dinner.
📍 SF
🗓 Sunday, December 14th
🔗 RSVP in bio

Hosted by Heylo + The U.S. Chamber of Connection.

Community looks effortless from the outside, but anyone who leads knows the truth: it’s meaningful, beautiful, and really hard work.

At our first Community Builders’ Dinner, leaders from across San Francisco shared the lessons they’ve learned along the way:
✨ Don’t always be the facilitator — make space to receive
✨ Don’t take RSVPs personally
✨ Spread leadership across many shoulders
✨ Ask for help (it makes community sustainable)
✨ Pool resources — the power is in the collective
✨ Partner with other groups to increase impact

These are the insights that keep communities thriving.
If you’re building something in SF, you’re not alone! Come learn with us at the next dinner. 🫶🏻

📍 San Francisco
🗓 Monthly gathering
🔗 RSVP in bio

Community looks effortless from the outside, but anyone who leads knows the truth: it’s meaningful, beautiful, and really hard work.

At our first Community Builders’ Dinner, leaders from across San Francisco shared the lessons they’ve learned along the way:
✨ Don’t always be the facilitator — make space to receive
✨ Don’t take RSVPs personally
✨ Spread leadership across many shoulders
✨ Ask for help (it makes the community sustainable)
✨ Pool resources — the power is in the collective
✨ Partner with other groups to increase impact

These are the insights that keep communities thriving.
If you’re building something in SF, you’re not alone! Come learn with us at the next dinner. 🫶🏻

📍 San Francisco
🗓 Monthly gathering
🔗 RSVP in bio