In a world hyper-connected by technology yet often starved for real intimacy, something profound happens when we return to authenticity. This is exactly what Glenn Marsden, founder and visionary behind the Imperfectly Perfect Campaign, has been cultivating, not just building community, but restoring the humanity within it.
At the core of Glenn’s work is a simple yet radical idea: When ego steps aside, hearts step forward.
We've seen it, the co-authors, leaders and creatives who didn’t just come together for a project, but found kindred spirits, mirrors of their own truth, and reminders that they’re not alone in this journey. These aren’t just partnerships; they’re soul connections formed through shared purpose and raw vulnerability.
The Psychology Behind What’s Missing Today
Why does this resonate so deeply?
Because so much of modern connection is performative. We scroll, we like, we “connect”, but are we truly seen? Are we truly heard?
Psychologically, humans are wired for belonging. According to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, after our basic survival is met, we crave love, acceptance, and belonging.
Yet, in today’s digital era, we’re often chasing connection through surface-level validation, missing the depth our nervous systems crave: authentic presence.
The result? Loneliness in a crowded room. Shallow relationships where depth is needed most.
But here’s the magic: When we create spaces where people can lay their masks down, that’s when healing happens. That’s when community becomes communion.
Glenn isn’t just leading a movement, he’s tending to a sacred fire. One built on vulnerability, on showing up raw and real. He’s not asking people to perform, but to participate, not just in events or books, but in each other’s lives.
He reminds us that the most impactful communities aren’t built in boardrooms or curated on social feeds. They’re built in the in-between moments, the conversations after the call ends, the quiet support behind the scenes, the courage to say, “I see you. I’ve been there too.”
When Glenn asks, “Do you want to be a part of something more?” , he’s not offering an opportunity, he’s extending an invitation to return home.
Home to ourselves. Home to each other.
Let’s keep building this. Let’s keep remembering.
That connection isn’t something we collect.
It’s something we co-create.
