Chief of Stuff is joined by Lawrence Kao, the Founder of The Companion App, an online community designed for sci-fi and fantasy fans. In this convo, Sarah digs into how The Companion has created not only a safe and healthy environment online for women, but also how it established the series “Embracing Mental Health as a Fandom” to address larger challenges, such as loneliness.
They cover collaborating with Stargate actress Amanda Tapping and the origins of "Embracing Mental Health as a Fandom.” Lawrence shares how listening to members has resulted in pivoting the business, the importance of creating #CoreMemories through deep connections, and the need for more places for fans to feel safe online.
To learn more about the Companion and join in the conversation, visit www.thecompanionapp.com. And make sure to listen to Part 2 in Episode 32. 💫
