What's Next: Building and Maintaining Your Community

The magic of a conference doesn’t have to fade when the last hugs are given and the suitcases are packed. In this session, Kelly Lovejoy will share practical, heartfelt ways to keep that sense of connection alive all year long. Drawing on her decades of experience building unschooling communities—both online and in person—Kelly will explore how to nurture relationships, spark new gatherings, and create sustainable support networks that fit your real life.

Whether you’re hoping to start a local group, strengthen the one you already have, or simply stay connected to the people who “get you,” Kelly offers ideas that make the next steps feel doable and energizing. The good news is: if you’ve made it to a conference, you’re already more than halfway there. Come ready to dream, plan, and leave with a clearer sense of how to carry this community forward into the rest of your year.