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This month, we’re stepping into the future of remote collaboration with bold ideas and a growing movement of remote pioneers. Fresh off the momentum of Reload ‘25, our biggest event yet, we’re setting the stage for what’s next : a year of learning, connection, and innovation.

In this issue, we’ll also dive into :

• Meet Catarina Alencar, discovering how to humanize your brand and build meaningful connections with your audience.

• Lessons from Reload 25’, learning about our community commitment on the future of remote collaboration.

• Future-Proofing your Remote world, exploring our mentorship program, AI training and learning hub to stay ahead in 2025.

✨ Hold on tight, this year is about leading the change, not just keeping up with it !

🚀 This month, we’re thrilled to spotlight Catarina Alencar, a Brazilian designer and the visionary CEO of Adverso Lab, a branding and innovation consultancy that has helped over 200 organizations across Brazil craft impactful brand strategies.

With a career that bridges branding and social innovation, Catarina has led hackathons, accelerators, and high-impact projects for major companies like BTG Pactual, SAP, PwC, and United Health Group. She is also a dedicated mentor for social impact businesses and has played a key role in fostering creative communities through initiatives like Ladies Wine & Design Fortaleza.

At the core of Catarina’s work is a simple yet powerful belief : brands should not just exist, they should connect, resonate, and inspire. Her approach combines strategy, psychology, and design to help businesses create brand personalities that feel authentic, relatable, and unforgettable.

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Catarina it is crafting with us a new canva to help you build your brand with confidence: the Brand Personality Accelerator. Our next webinar will be the perfect time unveil & experiment with her, and you don’t want to miss it !

In an era where consumers seek real connections, a brand is more than just its logo or messaging—it’s a personality. Catarina’s session, “Humanize Your Brand”, is a deep dive into how to align brand perception with authentic personality traits.

How do you design a brand personality that people trust, love, and engage with ? Catarina’s Brand Personality Accelerator template is the perfect toolkit to help businesses shape a strong, authentic, and lasting brand identity.

🌟 WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS SESSION ?

In this session, you’ll explore :

• Identifying brand-aligned personality traits, learn to map out characters and emotions that reflect your brand’s identity.

• Defining core brand attributes, distill your brand’s essence into key traits that guide decision-making.

• Creating actionable brand behavior guidelines, ensure consistent communication across every touchpoint.

✨ Key takeaway : strong branding isn’t just about visuals; it’s about how a brand feels to its audience. This session equips you with strategic and creative techniques to ensure your brand resonates deeply and consistently.

🎟️ Join the Session, Spots are limited, so save yours now !

In our latest webinar, Reload 25’, we gathered a vibrant community of remote professionals, creators, and facilitators to explore what’s next for remote collaboration in 2025. Beyond celebrating our first anniversary, the session was packed with insights, reflections, and hands-on experiences designed to help us rethink the future of distributed work.

Key highlights included

1. From Isolation to Engagement : many attendees shared how remote work, when structured right, fosters deeper collaboration than traditional office setups. The challenge is ensuring that engagement isn’t lost in virtual interactions.

2. Designing Remote Workflows for Real Impact : tools like Miro, Butter, and AI-powered facilitation were highlighted as essential in bridging the gap between efficiency and human connection.

3. Embracing Asynchronous Collaboration : the future of remote work is not about endless Zoom calls but about building smart asynchronous workflows that empower teams to work efficiently across time zones.

One of the key themes that emerged during the session was how communities drive innovation in remote work ? Successful remote teams aren’t just about productivity tools : they thrive when individuals feel part of something bigger.

Missed the webinar ? The Replay is now available! Don’t miss your chance to learn from industry leaders about how to future-proof your remote work strategy.

🚀 BECOMING A REMOTE PIONEER

One year ago, R GENERATION was just an idea : a bold experiment to redefine remote collaboration. Fast forward to today, and we’ve built a thriving community of innovators, creators, and remote professionals spanning across the world.

We’ve launched 50+ events, reached the top 1% of Miro users, and designed transformative learning experiences. But beyond the numbers, we’ve fostered something much more powerful: a space where collaboration isn’t just about productivity—it’s about connection, learning, and shaping the future together.

Now, as we step into 2025, we’re taking our vision to the next level. Welcome to the next phase of R GENERATION. Are you ready to pioneer the future with us ?

🌟 A COMMUNITY THAT INSPIRES

We believe that collaboration should be more than just a way to work. It should be a way to grow, explore, and redefine possibilities. We are not just another remote network; we are a movement dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what remote work can be.

Imagine a space for curiosity & experimentation : we embrace bold ideas, cutting-edge methodologies, and AI-powered learning to fuel our growth.

Imagine a space where Remote work is an opportunity, not a compromise : we bridge cultures, time zones, and disciplines, creating an environment where ideas spark, knowledge flows, and innovation thrives.

Imagine a collective momentum : a place where every contribution, big or small, transforms into collective impact. At R GENERATION, we build the future together.

🔗 A COMMUNITY THAT CONNECTS

A thriving community isn’t built on events alone, it’s built on people. That’s why connection is at the heart of R GENERATION. Whether you’re a remote professional, a digital nomad, or an AI enthusiast, we’re creating more ways than ever for you to engage, learn, and grow.

And the best part of a 101 Team to fuel this organization ? A dedicated group of facilitators, designers, mentors, and innovators who are shaping the future of remote collaboration. More than just a team, they are the driving force behind our community, ensuring that R GENERATION remains a welcoming space where ideas thrive, and people connect beyond borders.

Keeping up with our webinar serie, We Are the (R)emotes season II is designed to spark thought-provoking discussions with global experts featuring Catarina Alencar, Mathieu Ritter, Matt Wallaert, Eduardo Ordax and Fabrice des Mazery !

And because connection is at the core of everything we do, we’re supercharging collaborations in 2025 through strategic partnerships with Miro Community, Butter, and Undiscovered. Together, we’re bringing top-tier collaboration tools, interactive workshop experiences, and curated remote-friendly job opportunities to empower every member of R GENERATION. Whether you’re here to learn, network, or pioneer the future of work, this is where your journey begins.

📚 A COMMUNITY THAT LEARNS

Remote work is evolving, and so should you. At R GENERATION, learning isn’t just about gaining knowledge—it’s about developing the skills to shape the future. That’s why we’re launching structured learning experiences to help you explore AI, refine your facilitation skills, and step into mentorship. Because growth happens when knowledge is shared.

Through our mentorship program powered by ADPList, members can connect with industry leaders for free coaching, then later, become mentors themselves to guide the next generation.

Want to stay ahead in an AI-driven world ? Our Future Crafting Roles workshop and AI & Facilitation training will equip you with cutting-edge skills, from prompt engineering to AI-enhanced collaboration.

Beyond training, learning happens within the community. That’s why R GENERATION is more than a network : it’s also a hub on Circle, offering resources, discussions, and interactive learning paths to help you grow, experiment, and thrive !

The way we work is changing, and R GENERATION is where remote pioneers come together. Whether you’re here to explore, connect, or lead, this is your space to grow, innovate, and belong.

✨ It’s time to find your remote home. Welcome to R GENERATION. Welcome home 🚀

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R GENERATION is a dynamic global community where remote professionals, creators, and digital nomads come together to reimagine the future of work. We bridge cultures, time zones, and creative frontiers, uniting around a shared passion for innovation and meaningful connection.

Through engaging events, hands-on workshops, and exclusive access to cutting-edge AI tools, we’re transforming remote work into a space for bold experimentation, open knowledge-sharing, and limitless growth.

Join us in a collaborative and empowering environment where your ideas spark innovation, your curiosity fuels lifelong learning, and your ambition shapes the future of remote collaboration.

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