In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Jessie Jaskulsky for an update on her surrogacy support community — a space she built because she didn’t want anyone to go through the journey alone.

Jessie shares what’s changed since launching, how her community continues to grow, and why she ultimately moved from Skool to Circle to better support intended parents. She talks about the realities of leading a sensitive-topic community, the free trial mistake she wishes she avoided, and how consistency, trust, and small daily actions make the biggest impact.

They also dive into the emotional side of surrogacy support, how Jessie blends consulting with community building, what she’s creating next for parents before and after baby, and the importance of choosing a platform that truly matches your members’ needs. If you're comparing platforms, supporting a vulnerable audience, or wanting a behind-the-scenes look at community building inside Circle, this conversation will give you clarity and direction.

You’ll hear about:

• Why surrogacy can feel isolating and how community shifts everything
• Jessie’s update on growing her Circle-based support space
• Moving from Skool → Circle
• The feature differences that matter most
• The free trial mistake Jessie won’t make again
• Building trust through content and DMs
• The emotional labor of supporting intended parents
• How Jessie blends consulting, groups, and community
• Supporting parents before, during, and after baby
• What she’s building next inside her community

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What would you build if the community you needed didn’t exist yet?In this episode, Ingrid sits down with Jonathan Roque, creator of Latino Owned, the fast-growing newsletter spotlighting founders and creators. Jonathan shares how his parents’ story, their jewelry shop, and his own career in tech shaped the movement he’s building today.In this conversation:- How Latino Owned really started- Growing up in a family business (his “second home”)- The deeper “why” behind Latino entrepreneurship- Feeling alone while rebuilding and deciding to build community- LinkedIn visibility + creator strategy- Finding your voice when you’re the only one in the roomIf you’re a founder or creator craving more connection in your work, this one will hit home.📌 Subscribe to Latino Owned: latinoownednewsletter.com/ 📌 Subscribe to Community Made: communitymade.substack.com

What does real financial freedom look like, especially when you didn’t grow up talking about money?

In this episode, I sit down with Janelle Quinn, a retired Air Force veteran, mom of two, and founder of Empowered Investor and 3FIVE Wealth, to unpack the exact plan, mindset, and community support that helped her turn $60K into a multi-million-dollar portfolio.

We talk about:

• How she joined the Air Force with her twin sister and learned discipline early
• The money mindset that changed everything
• How she planned, budgeted, and invested her way to financial freedom
• Building wealth as a mom, a veteran, and an entrepreneur
• Why community and mentorship matter more than people realize
• The reality of FIRE (financial independence, retire early)
• Teaching kids about money, investing, and ownership
• Why comparing yourself financially holds you back
• What to do if you feel “behind” on wealth
• How she started the Three Five Wealth Community to help others build smart, intentional money habits
• Making money decisions with discipline instead of fear

If you’ve ever wondered how everyday people build real wealth or if you feel like you should be further along, this conversation will change the way you think about money, planning, and community in like and business.

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