Every movement starts somewhere. In April 2020, in the middle of a global pandemic, Katrina Fuhrman — The ConnectorQueen — launched Winning Wednesday with a simple but powerful belief: no matter what’s happening in the world, we are winning. This is the trailer that started it all. A weekly check-in born out of isolation, resourcefulness, and a desire to bring real human networking to the digital space in a way it had never been done before. What This Show Is About: Turning every Wednesday into a day of ownership, accomplishment, and unity Bringing authentic networking to LinkedIn through real one-on-one conversations Creating a mid-week moment to take stock of your life, your goals, and your well-being Spreading a message of hope and encouragement when people needed it most Proving that connection — even through a screen — is still deeply human The Vision Behind Winning Wednesday: Midweek Momentum – Equidistant from both weekends, Wednesday is the perfect reset point Digital Networking Reimagined – Interviewing LinkedIn connections as a new model for authentic relationship building Resourcefulness Over Waste – What the pandemic quietly taught us about simplicity and sacrifice Community Over Content – Whether two people or two million watch, every brand starts somewhere Human Before Business – Always check in on the person before you get to the agenda About Your Host: Katrina Fuhrman is The ConnectorQueen — a networker, connector, and community builder who believes everyone is worth a real conversation. What started as a mid-pandemic LinkedIn series evolved into one of the most authentic interview-style shows for professionals navigating career, identity, and what it means to truly show up. Winning Wednesday later became Becoming You — and the mission has never wavered. This Show Is For You If: You believe Wednesdays deserve more than just surviving to the weekend You’re craving real connection in a world full of surface-level networking You want weekly inspiration from people doing interesting, meaningful things You’re building something and need proof that starting small still counts You’re ready to ask yourself: what did I actually accomplish this week? Katrina’s Philosophy: “Winning Wednesday — a day for you to own, to finish, to feel a sense of accomplishment.” “Give yourself compassion for wherever you are in the process.” “Resourcefulness is a big one.” “Whether two people see it or two million — you have to start somewhere.” CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectorqu… Website: https://katrinafuhrman.com/connector-… ABOUT WINNING WEDNESDAY: Deep conversations exploring the significant moments that shape who we become. Winning Wednesday launched in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic as a remote networking tool and mid-week inspiration. Now evolved into Becoming You — stories of transformation available to binge at your convenience. Created and hosted by Katrina Fuhrman, The ConnectorQueen.

What does a boutique owner do when the world shuts down and her entire business depends on the in-store experience? Alexandra Daras of The Pretty Pink Rooster didn’t wait to find out. She leaned into live video, showed up for her customers through a screen, and chose — deliberately and daily — to find the silver lining. In one of the earliest episodes of Winning Wednesday, Alexandra brings raw honesty, contagious energy, and a grandmother’s wisdom that still holds up: show up for yourself first, put your lipstick on, and keep going. What You’ll Learn: How a boutique owner pivoted her in-store experience to social media and stayed connected to customers Why showing up for yourself — even when no one’s watching — changes everything How to give yourself permission to say you’re okay without feeling guilty Why processing uncertainty through the stages of grief actually brings freedom The power of choosing your response when life turns your world upside down Key Focus Areas: Show Up for Yourself First – The lesson Alexandra’s grandmother taught by putting on lipstick every single morning Small Business Resilience – How a passion-driven boutique owner kept her light on during the darkest months Live Video as Connection – Why getting on camera early and often kept her customer relationships alive Choosing Your Mindset – Two choices, every day: move forward or stay in fear Grief as a Framework – Why mapping pandemic uncertainty to the stages of grief creates acceptance and freedom Alexandra’s Approach: Owner of The Pretty Pink Rooster — a boutique focused on the full shopping experience for women Started her business in an 800 square foot off-the-beaten-track space, got creative with live video from day one Built her team around the women in her life — sisters, mom, and an all-female marketing team Believes technology is a tool, not a replacement — but right now, it’s the lifeline Philosophy: live in your truth, show your real self, and never stop choosing to move forward Perfect If You’re: A small business owner wondering how to stay connected to customers when you can’t be in person Someone who feels guilty saying they’re doing okay during a collective crisis A woman entrepreneur running on blood, sweat, and tears who needs a reminder not to give up Anyone who’s lost their routine and needs permission to rebuild it — lipstick and all Ready to stop waiting for normal to return and start innovating in the moment Alexandra’s Philosophy: “If the internet’s down, I might as well be closed.” “You have to show up for yourself first.” “We have two choices — I’m going to choose to find the silver lining.” “Show the real you — realness is truth, and you have to live in your truth.” “Be like Bobby — put your lipstick on and get ready to roll.” ABOUT ALEXANDRA DARAS: Owner of The Pretty Pink Rooster | Small Business Advocate | Women’s Style & Empowerment | Helping women look and feel their best — one authentic connection at a time CONNECT WITH ALEXANDRA: LinkedIn:   / alexandra-daras-80104b156   Website: https://theprettypinkrooster.com/ CONNECT WITH KATRINA: LinkedIn:   / connectorqueen   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/connectorqu… Website: https://katrinafuhrman.com/connector-… ABOUT WINNING WEDNESDAY: Deep conversations exploring the significant moments that shape who we become. Winning Wednesday launched in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic as a remote networking tool and mid-week inspiration. Now evolved into Becoming You — stories of transformation available to binge at your convenience. Created and hosted by Katrina Fuhrman, The ConnectorQueen. #ConnectorQueen #SmallBusiness #WomenEntrepreneurs #BoutiqueOwner #PandemicPivot #ShowUp #WinningWednesday #GrowthMindset #Resilience #LiveVideo #WomenInBusiness #Mindset #ShopSmall #BecomingYou #KeepGoing