
Sharayah Slavik is the Social Media Manager and Project Coordinator at Collective.Guide, where she helps amplify local voices, streamline community connection, and keep the online experience grounded, relevant, and engaging. Based in Alexandria, MN, she’s passionate about clear communication, ethical marketing, and rural storytelling that actually serves people. Outside of Collective.Guide, she’s also a jewelry artist, brand strategist, and creative force behind multiple community-focused projects.
When Rules Aren’t Really Rules: Why Facebook Groups Are Failing Local CommunitiesEver had a Facebook group post denied for no clear reason—only to see someone else’s get approved? You’re not alone. This blog explores how inconsistent moderation and gatekeeping in local “chit chat” groups discourage real community connection—and why Collective.Guide was built to fix that.