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“Even if you nail a handstand, you can still be an asshole.”In this episode of Discover Your Inner Awesome, we visit with Robin French, the owner of Bare Feet Power Yoga, a yoga studio in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood, and the studio that Idea Lemon Cofounder/show Cohost Rajiv attends. Robin has built an amazing community around her yoga studio. We gathered at the studio and sat on yoga blocks, had the second dog run-in in this show’s history, and explored the question, “How do you build a strong community?” This episode is a must listen for any yogi.We discuss:+The fundamental difference between communities and cults+Letting people be as they are+The concept of accessibility in building communities+Transitioning from a “what should this be?” mindset to a “what do I want?” mindset+Being comfortable with your voice in order to build the environment you want+Understanding what makes people comfortable+The Rule of 1 in building communities+Growing a community by growing from within+Making your ‘users’ your leaders+“Giving people a chance to get their start makes them forever loyal”+Letting go of control in order to allow your community to thrive+Offering help as a community leader+How Robin views yoga as a source of connection with others+Having your “I HAVE to share this” moment+Removing “uniforms” from communities to foster their growth+The importance of belonging+How an introvert can thrive in a community+Letting go of comparison+Why introverts and extroverts need each other+Embracing differences+How to foster the growth of a community+Understanding your basics and foundations+Finding people with shared interests to grow your interests+Why we need to stop making fun of Crossfit—————-Find Robin and Bare Feet Power Yoga at www.barefeetpoweryoga.comInstagram @barefeetpoweryoga1006 W MonroeChicago, IL—————Show credits:Sidewalk Chalk - Lyrically Free: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lyrically-free/id508155011?i=508155577 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.