In this session, I sit down with Jheel, a friend of over a decade, to explore the transformative power of genuine human connection. For 10 years, I've watched her master the art of networking. We dive into fears around networking, why rejection isn’t personal, and how small, authentic gestures can lead to extraordinary opportunities. From corporate mentorship to unexpected friendships, Jheel shares stories showing networking as a skill of curiosity, courage, and community—not just career advancement. This episode invites you to embrace human connection in its fullest, most meaningful form. 

Here’s the episode outline: 

1. Common false beliefs about networking – that it’s transactional, requiring small talk, demands “performing” to be liked, always expecting a predefined outcome, connecting only with the 'big wigs', or needing a huge network to succeed 
2. Why we avoid networking and how to overcome networking fears – managing awkward or “flat” interactions 
3. How to handle feeling rejected
4. Stories of career breakthroughs and serendipitous friendships – practical examples of relationship building and cultivating professional relationships grounded in dignity
5. Dilshad's top tip that got her out of her comfort zone with networking and why that might help you too!

Stay tuned for part 2 & 3 of this conversation!

Resources from this episode:

• You can check out Jheel's food blog (Monsoon Eats) & style blog (Almari Ki Kahani)
• Surmeyi is the jewelry company Jheel mentioned in this episode 
• All insights from episodes 23-25 of this networking series are located here in the Ritual Accompaniment

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