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Your business doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The quality of your relationships affects your happiness, energy, and ability to succeed.
This week on the Happy Productive Podcast, Jennifer Dawn sits down with Ann Parnes, a former attorney who became a coach and national matchmaker, to talk about why personal connections matter so much for entrepreneurs.
They discuss:
Why loneliness can harm your health and your business
How to know if your emotional walls are blocking connection
The difference between wants and true needs in relationships
Why investing in your relationship is as important as investing in your business
Episode Timestamps:
00:43 — Welcome & reconnecting with Ann Parnes
01:50 — From attorney to matchmaker
03:03 — Matchmaking for busy entrepreneurs
05:28 — Why strong relationships fuel success
07:19 — Wired for connection & attachment styles
09:29 — How to recognize and lower emotional walls
12:28 — Jennifer’s story: healing through therapy
16:23 — Relationship retreats & growth practices
18:31 — Growth mindset in love and business
19:52 — Getting clear on values and needs
21:24 — Navigating relationships in midlife
22:44 — Where to find Ann Parnes & AfterHello.com
23:45 — Closing & takeaways
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Your business doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The quality of your relationships affects your happiness, energy, and ability to succeed.
This week on the Happy Productive Podcast, Jennifer Dawn sits down with Ann Parnes, a former attorney who became a coach and national matchmaker, to talk about why personal connections matter so much for entrepreneurs.
They discuss:
Why loneliness can harm your health and your business
How to know if your emotional walls are blocking connection
The difference between wants and true needs in relationships
Why investing in your relationship is as important as investing in your business
Episode Timestamps:
00:43 — Welcome & reconnecting with Ann Parnes
01:50 — From attorney to matchmaker
03:03 — Matchmaking for busy entrepreneurs
05:28 — Why strong relationships fuel success
07:19 — Wired for connection & attachment styles
09:29 — How to recognize and lower emotional walls
12:28 — Jennifer’s story: healing through therapy
16:23 — Relationship retreats & growth practices
18:31 — Growth mindset in love and business
19:52 — Getting clear on values and needs
21:24 — Navigating relationships in midlife
22:44 — Where to find Ann Parnes & AfterHello.com
23:45 — Closing & takeaways

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