Most people treat influencers and communities like separate worlds. They’re not. When building influencer communities at Asteri Beauty (B Corp™) and noon, I spent months building real relationships with creators. Not just pitching collabs and tracking posts, but actually talking to them. Checking in. Getting to know what they loved, what they hated, and what made them feel excited to rep a brand. The ones who stuck around weren’t just paid, they felt seen. They got fast replies, honest feedback, and actual human connection. That’s the same energy I bring to community building. Whether someone has 2 million followers or just ordered their first product, what keeps them close is the same: knowing someone on the brand side genuinely cares. I’ve brought that mindset into building communities on Instagram and…