Today's guest is the perfect example of how literally one connection can change your entire path -- personally and professionally. 

Emily Merrell is the founder of Six Degrees Society, a group that is redefining networking. Networking is usually one of those obligations people feel like they have to do, and it may come with some level of dread. So Emily started Six Degrees Society to change the way we network and bring women (and men) together from all different industries and backgrounds to connect at events that focus on personal, professional, and lifestyle development.

Now more than ever, we need to find ways to connect, foster relationships, and build a sense of community and Emily is helping so many people do that no matter where they are.

In today's episode, we talk about how Emily had to pivot SDS to digital in light of COVID-19 and how she can reach so many more people than when the events were limited to IRL. Emily also shares some advice on networking in this new normal, and how you can try a SDS event for yourself with a code to go to your first event free! 

Minute-by-minute topics:

14:40 -- How Emily transitioned from the fashion industry in NYC to founding Six Degrees Society 

20:00 -- Why asking for help and hiring coaches is so important

23:00 -- How she's pivoted Six Degrees Society from IRL to virtual events

33:50 -- Tips for networking in the new normal

37:00 -- Emily's self-care routine 

44:20 - How to join SDS and work with Emily

 

Links:

First Six Degrees Society Event Free: Use Code: VIRTUALSDS

Six Degrees Society Event Schedule

Six Degrees Society Blog and Podcast

Emily Merrell's website

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