"Loneliness was a signal for me to build the community I need."
We are all more connected than ever, yet loneliness is at an all-time high. Hansen Hunt, Head of Community at Covve (where he leads the Connection Crew) and the Founder of Certified Mastery, knows this struggle firsthand. Instead of accepting it, he designed a solution: helping professionals find their people, amplify their impact, and build spaces where real belonging happens.
In this Joy of Connecting episode, Hansen shares his journey of becoming an invaluable expert in building meaningful communities. He explains how his quest for sobriety and emotional health formed the undercurrents of his current professional endeavors. He inspires us to believe that our life's trials can and will steer us toward our true calling.
We discuss:
- The difference between networking and belonging—and why it matters
- How Hansen turned his own loneliness into a thriving community
- The underrated habit that will make you a much better connector
- Why “connecting the connectors” is the key to stronger, more supportive relationships
- The power of risk-taking—how one ‘yes’ changed Hansen’s personal and professional life
If you’re asking yourself now “Am I truly building relationships that matter, or just collecting contacts?” This absolute gem of an episode with a true connection designer will give you the answers you need to thrive. Dig in!
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Links from the episode:
- Connection Crew by Covve - the Olympic training team for connection professionals.
- The Mankind Project - A global organization supporting men in personal growth and authentic connection.
- Kevin Monroe, The World’s Gratitude Coach.
- Taylor Harrington - Head of Community at Groove
- Groove - The coworking app for business owners and creatives working from home
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