Walking into Community and Putting Yourself Out There with Casey Springer

Building Community One Step at a Time: A Conversation with Casey

Springer

In this episode of Third Space Indy, host Michael Zarick talks with

Casey Springer, the founder of We Walk Indy and an events marketing

manager at Salesforce. The conversation delves into Casey's motivations

for starting We Walk Indy, a local walking group aimed at building a

sense of community in Indianapolis. They discuss the insecurities and

fears Casey faced, such as the fear of no one showing up and how her

therapist helped her overcome them. The episode also highlights Casey's

background, her passion for connecting people, and various experiences,

including her time working for the Super Bowl and Exact Target. They

touch upon the importance of food and shared experiences as means to

foster connection. The episode also teases future collaborative events

and discusses the concept of a third space, stressing the importance of

consistent and low-barrier community engagements. The script is filled

with lighthearted moments and shared personal stories that showcase the

importance of community and connection.

00:00 Cold Open

00:49 Introduction to Third Space Indy

01:01 Meet Casey Springer: Community Builder

01:45 Breaking Bread and Building Connections

04:53 The Concept and Impact of We Walk Indy

06:26 Personal Stories and Community Impact

14:06 Challenges and Legal Hurdles

18:17 The Importance of Local Support and Collaboration

28:20 Future Plans and Personal Reflections

31:45 The Backyard Broad Ripple Club

35:17 Low-Stress Gatherings and Nathan's Role

35:33 Living in Moab: A Unique Communal Experience

36:36 Dreams of Community Living

37:19 The Sunday Stroll Concept

38:04 Embracing Imperfection in Events

38:44 Balancing Community Involvement and Personal Time

44:12 The Concept of Third Spaces

46:52 Overcoming the Fear of Putting Yourself Out There

49:29 The Dance Walk Collaboration

56:49 Reflecting on Personal Identity and Community

01:01:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts