Cross-Functional Collaboration & Community Building in Digital CS w/ Karessa Parish | Episode 107

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The Digital CX Podcast: Driving digital customer success and outcomes in the age of A.I.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Community Building in Digital CS w/ Karessa Parish | Episode 107
Aug 18, 2026 Episode 107
Alex Turkovic

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Karessa Parish, a true veteran of the digital customer success space. If you've been grappling with how to differentiate digital CS from scaled CS, or how to build out effective self-onboarding programs, this episode is a must-listen.

Karessa shares her unique journey from middle school teacher to a leader in digital customer experience, highlighting how that "scrappiness" and educational mindset translates directly into building scalable, customer-centric programs. We dive deep into why digital CS acts as "the connective tissue" between customer touchpoints, making sure customers get the support they need even when a CSM isn't directly involved. Karessa also unpacks her strategy for internal "roadshows," fostering cross-functional collaboration, especially with product marketing, to ensure a unified and consistent customer experience. We explore the nuances of community building, gamification, and the ongoing challenge of customer engagement. Join us for a candid conversation packed with practical insights you can apply to your own digital CX initiatives.

If you're a new Digital CX leader looking to fast-track your onboarding, an individual contributor wanting to learn more about Digital or a senior leader looking for ways of enabling your team - look no further than the Digital CX Masterclass: visit https://digitalcustomersuccess.com/masterclass.

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