The Networking Spark

15. Behind the Mic: Reflections on 15 Episodes of Inspiration and Community


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Join Jess as she reflects on the journey of the Networking Spark podcast, now reaching its 15th episode. This episode serves as an insightful update on the progress made and the valuable lessons learned throughout her podcasting adventure. Jess shares the importance of networking and the unique stories of inspiring entrepreneurs she has interviewed, highlighting the challenges of running a business solo while balancing various roles. She candidly discusses her experiences in professional studios versus DIY setups, emphasizing the learning curve and the significance of action over perfection. With a heartfelt invitation for listener feedback, Jess encourages her audience to suggest future topics and guests, fostering a collaborative community spirit.

Takeaways:

  • Podcasting offers a unique opportunity for deep networking and learning from others' experiences.
  • It's crucial to take the first step and not procrastinate when starting a new venture.
  • Mistakes, like poor audio quality, are part of the learning process in podcasting.
  • Connecting with guests on a personal level fosters greater audience engagement and connection.
  • Working with professionals can alleviate the technical burdens of producing a podcast.
  • Sharing personal stories creates authenticity, which resonates more with listeners and builds rapport.

About the Host:

Jess White is an entrepreneur, yogi, and CEO. She has three businesses, two children, and two dogs, so life is full! Jess realised early on that life is a gift, and you should never take it for granted. She lives her life to the full with gratitude, never holding back.

Jess started her first business in 2008, making cakes, as she wanted to be able to create a business while being a full-time Mum. This led her to win several Great Taste Awards, appear on TV, and pitch to Virgin Atlantic, Waitrose, and Asda. When asked to design a range of cakes for a supermarket, she put entrepreneurship on hold to focus on raising her children so she could return to business, but she did not want to miss being there and bringing up her children.

As they grew older, in 2015, Jess began a new business, which was her total passion for helping others through what had helped her gain strength and healing through the beautiful practice of yoga and meditation. YogiTribe has taken Jess around the world, creating transformational retreats and bringing people together in beautiful places to create growth that affects their lives physically, mentally, and spiritually. After wishing she had discovered yoga as a child because of its transformational effects, she also fulfilled a dream of teaching yoga to children and is now training others to do the same.

Realising she loves business and bringing people together to create connection and transformation, in 2022, Jess created Spark Business Networking and began hosting networking events with a difference. She gave her clients fantastic events that put them at ease and made the whole experience enjoyable and effective. Spark has grown to a thriving business community of members and is now expanding through the Spark franchise.

Sponsor Message:

YogiTribe Retreats offer busy entrepreneurs the chance to get away and rejuvenate mind, body, and soul in a serene setting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you are a seasoned yogi or just beginning your practice, Yogitribe Retreats offers a range of retreats tailored to meet and nourish your needs. Book your retreat today at https://yogitribe.com/yoga-retreats/Spark Business Networking offers a community for entrepreneurs, business professionals, CEOs and industry leaders to get together and spark connections, collaborations, new business, learning and much more. Join us today at https://sparkbusinessnetworking.co.uk/membership/

Connect with the Host:

E-mail: [email protected]

Websites: sparkbusinessnetworking.co.uk and yogitribe.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jess-white-sparkbusinessnetworking

Facebook Spark: https://www.facebook.com/sparknetworkltd

Facebook  YogiTribe: https://www.facebook.com/yogitribe

Instagram:- Spark: https://www.instagram.com/spark.businessnetworking

Instagram - YogiTribe: https://www.instagram.com/yogitribe.com

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The Networking SparkBy Jess White