From Gaming to Real Connection: The Rise of Online Communities

In this episode of A More Perfect Podcast, Mike sits down with Twitch streamer Jessieology for an honest conversation about the power and challenges of online communities.

We dive into:

How the pandemic accelerated online friendships while traditional “third spaces” disappeared

The positives and pitfalls of building a community on platforms like Twitch

Balancing authenticity, boundaries, and vulnerability as a streamer

The stigma around content creation as a “real job”

Why intentional online friendships can sometimes be deeper than face-to-face ones

Jessie shares her journey from hobby streaming to full-time content creation, what she’s learned along the way, and how she uses her platform to create joy and connection in an often chaotic world.

Whether you’re a gamer, a streamer, or just someone curious about how online friendships are reshaping community today, this conversation has something for you.

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YouTube: @Jessieologygg

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