Mary Garcia

Mary Garcia

Mary Garcia (she/her) is Meetup’s Content Manager and editor of the Community Matters blog. When she’s not writing, Mary organizes a swamp fiction book club on Meetup. Find her on LinkedIn.

Recording: Evolving through Crisis, a View into Meetup’s Future

Watch Meetup CEO David Siegel to hear about Meetup’s learnings through the pandemic and what’s to come next.

Pride and Community: A Q&A with the Organizer of the London Bisexuals Meetup Group

John G., the organizer of the London Bisexuals Meetup group, discusses LGBTQ+ acceptance, inclusivity, and advice for growing a supportive community.

Recording: Spice it Up, Juneteenth Cooking Demo

In celebration of Juneteenth, cook some spicy fried catfish and collard Greens with Rosie Mayes.

Striking the Balance: Organizing a Fitness Group

Meetup organizer Bilyana Iliykova shares her story about building a community for yoga practitioners in Barcelona, organizing groups, and hosting online events.

Photo: Antonia Hidalgo

New Features on Meetup Pro

Newly-released features including event scheduling tools and expanded branding capabilities are making community building more streamlined. Check out the full list of Meetup Pro updates.

Recording: Finding Happiness and Fulfillment

Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar shares tips on how to pursue a happier life along with lessons from the science of happiness.

Recording: Getting Through It, Support Communities on Meetup

In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, learn from two Meetup organizers who run very successful support and mental health related groups.

Recording: Key Tips for Community Building

Watch Meetup’s Community Specialists go over the most common questions about using the Meetup platform as an organizer.