Today's episode is our first guest episode. And it's a powerhouse conversation with so many great nuggets. Grab a notebook, you'll want to write some of these down!

What if networking didn’t feel awkward, forced, or transactional? What if making meaningful connections could feel natural, even easy?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Baily Hancock—connection strategist, keynote speaker, host of Seeking the Overlap podcast, and self-proclaimed “professional friend maker.”

Baily shares her journey of turning a lifelong love for bringing people together into a career, and we break down the art of authentic networking. We talk about:
✨ Why simplicity in communication fosters deeper connections
✨ How getting to a ‘no’ faster can actually boost your confidence
✨ The secret to showing up as your full self without feeling like you need to "perform"
✨ How to find your people—even if you’re an introvert

If you’ve ever struggled with networking, making new friends as an adult, or putting yourself out there, this conversation will give you the tools and mindset shifts to navigate it all with more ease.

I can't wait for you to hear this. Enjoy and please connect with Baily for more amazing insights including her 3C's framework, podcasts and workshops.

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🔗 Website: SeekingTheOverlap.com🔗 LinkedIn: Baily Hancock

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🎙\ Episode Summary:
How often do you question your own feelings? Dismiss your emotions as “too much” or “not valid enough”? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the transformative power of radical self-trust and full self-acceptance.

I share my personal journey of coming home to my whole self—why trusting myself has been one of the hardest but most freeing things I’ve ever done. We’ll explore:
✨ What it really means to trust yourself—even when doubt creeps in.
✨ Why every emotion you feel is real (even when it contradicts logic).
✨ How invalidating our own experiences keeps us stuck—and what happens when we stop fighting ourselves.
✨ The power of total self-approval—welcoming every version of you, past, present, and future.

If you’ve ever felt like you were too much, not enough, or stuck between who you are and who the world expects you to be, this conversation is for you.

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Summary

In this episode, meet your Host, Heather Snow as she explores the concept of self-devotion, emphasizing its importance beyond mere self-care. She shares her personal journey of self-discovery, the challenges of resistance, and practical steps to cultivate self-devotion. Heather highlights the ripple effect of prioritizing oneself and the necessity of healing before helping others. The conversation serves as a reminder that self-devotion is a lifelong process that fosters connection and empowerment.

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Takeaways:

• Self-devotion is a deep partnership with oneself.
• Asking 'What do I need right now?' is crucial.
• Resistance often hinders our ability to prioritize ourselves.
• Cultural conditioning equates productivity with worth.
• Self-devotion is about small, consistent choices.
• Celebrating progress, no matter how small, is important.
• Self-devotion creates a ripple effect in our communities.
• Healing oneself is essential before helping others.
• The journey of self-devotion is nonlinear and messy.
• Connection with others can aid in the self-devotion process.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Begin Here

01:59 Heather's Story

09:55 Self-Devotion: What it means to me

13:53 Practical Steps for Self-Devotion

15:30 The Journey Begins: Embracing New Beginnings

15:35 Introduction to Connection and Growth

16:05 Encouragement to Engage and Share

Keywords

self-devotion, self-care, healing, personal growth, mental health, self-discovery, resistance, empowerment, community, mindfulness