I'm really excited to speak with our guest in this episode, Julie Fry, owner of Your Expert Guest, a podcast guest booking agency for women business owners, thought leaders, and authors who want to increase their visibility on podcasts. We talked about the significance of authentic, relationship-based networking over transactional interactions, which Julie describes as the shift from self-focused goals to genuinely seeking ways to help others. We also discussed some common mistakes business owners make when networking, and how to avoid them. Find out more about Julie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourexpertguest Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourexpertguest/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/your-expert-guest Download Julie’s Best Guest Interview list for tips on how to prepare for your podcast interviews: https://yourexpertguest.com/checklist

I would love to hear what you are taking away. Come on over to Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn and let me know.

If you've been listening for a while, you know that we've been talking about building business by creating curiosity, connection, and community. I also know that there are devils living in your head that might be getting in your way.

And so that's what this interview is about. One of probably many of the lying bitches that live in your head is the one that stops you from showing up in your unique authentic voice and standing in your full presence. So my guest, Erin Duffy from Inspiration Squared, is here to talk about how you can “stop holding yourself back and take the steps to rediscover and own your unique voice because when you show up as yourself, it empowers others to do the same.”

I'm curious to hear your thoughts on our discussion. Come on over to Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn and let me know. Find out more about Erin:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inspirationsqrd  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspirationsqrd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inspirationsqrd/  Sign up to her newsletter: Executive Edge Insights Newsletterhttps://inspirationsqrd.com/subscribe/

In the previous episode, I started sharing ways you can ignite your community, starting with your networking groups. If you missed it, you can follow this link to catch up: https://traffic.libsyn.com/champions/Ep51-IgniteYourNetworkingGroups.mp3

This next installment is about how you can ignite your trade shows and vendor events. In this episode, I share some ideas for not only event organizers, but the vendors as well. The next time you host or participate in a vendor or trade show, I would love to know if you tried any of these things and how it went. Come on over to Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn and let me know. 

Could this be you? You faithfully attend a networking group– or maybe a couple. I know a lot of groups call themselves a community or a family. Have you ever felt like your group was more about proximity relationships? That when you're in the room, you are part of something, but that doesn't extend throughout your week or month? What if there were simple ways you could maximize that membership and make those relationships even more impactful with a few easy tweaks? That's what this episode is all about…Nine (9) ways you can ignite the networking groups you are already a part of. I'm excited to hear about your experience as you start to put some of them into practice right away. Come on over to Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn and let me know.

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Before we get started, allow me to interrupt for just one moment to share something I'm super excited about… Your Engagement Lab(!) is a membership community where you can connect with other business owners, get ideas for your own content, share stories, and learn how to drive engagement and community for what you share on social media. Visit YourEngagementLab.com for more information or to join anytime. ********************************************** I’m so excited to have Karen C.L. Anderson, a master-certified life coach specializing in complex mother-daughter relationships and shame, as our guest in this episode. Part of this series of the podcast is about what keeps women from showing up fully on social media and in real life, which is why I was so glad I could have this conversation with Karen about how shame shows up for women in business. I'm really curious to hear what you think about this episode. Come on over to Facebook or LinkedIn and let me know. Find out more about Karen:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KCLAnderson  Listen to her podcast: https://www.kclanderson.com/podcast

Before we get started, allow me to interrupt for just one moment to share something I'm super excited about… Your Engagement Lab is a membership community where you can connect with other business owners, get ideas for your own content, share stories, and learn how to drive engagement and community for what you share on social media. Visit YourEngagementLab.com for more information or to join anytime. ********************************************** One of the things I talk about is what gets in the way of people embracing their authenticity and just showing up as their full selves online. And that's why I’m delighted to have a chat with Leslie Zemenek because that's one of the things she talks about. Leslie likes to refer to herself as a life purpose guide and helps her clients see themselves as the best version of themselves.

I’m also very excited because this is the first of our Priscilla Poopypants series that I teased out in the previous episode.Cheers to discovering your path to strength and brilliance! Find out more about Leslie:Website: https://www.lesliezemenek.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lifepurposeguide Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslie_zemenek LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-zemenek/

Up until now, our interviews have been centered on people who have built businesses based on community, curiosity, and connection, among other things. In the upcoming episodes, you will hear something a little different and some new voices as well. But first, in this episode, let me introduce you to Priscilla Poopypants, the unhelpful, bossy voice in my head that was an accumulation of the things I was told all my life about who I am or who I could be. Her story will provide insight into what to expect from the conversations to come. Cheers to you as you dive into these conversations and discover your path to strength and brilliance, creating a community that follows you wherever you go.

Let's continue the conversation over on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

Before we get started, allow me to interrupt for just one moment to share something I'm super excited about… Your Engagement Lab(!) is a membership community where you can connect with other business owners, get ideas for your own content, share stories, and learn how to drive engagement and community for what you share on social media. Visit YourEngagementLab.com for more information or to join anytime. ********************************************** If you’ve been in my world for a while, you’ll know I often talk about how community is built on creating connections. And my guest in this episode shows us that sales is no different. Kim Fredrich is an experienced sales professional and former business owner who recently transitioned into the role of VP of Sales at Global Public Speaking, where she continues to emphasize the importance of genuine connections in business.  If you’re curious about how to build meaningful connections in the corporate world, you’ll hear some super helpful tips from Kim. Find out more about Kim:Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-fredrich/  Work LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalpublicspeaking/

Before we get started, allow me to interrupt for just one moment to share something I'm super excited about… Your Engagement Lab(!) is a membership community where you can connect with other business owners, get ideas for your own content, share stories, and learn how to drive engagement and community for what you share on social media. Visit YourEngagementLab.com for more information or to join anytime. ------------------------------------------------------- I’m so excited to have Maria Ross as a guest in this episode. Maria is an author, speaker, strategist, and empathy advocate who helps leaders and organizations leverage empathy for success. We talked about how empathy is not a weakness but a strong tool that helps build connections, drive innovation, and improve performance at work. We also talked about the relationship between empathy, connection, and curiosity. I can’t wait for you to hear what Maria has to say! Find out more about Maria:Her new book coming out soon: www.TheEmpathyDilemma.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redslice Instagram: @redslicemaria LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariajross/ Craft your brand story with Maria: https://bit.ly/4StepBrandStory

In this episode, I’m addressing the question: Is social media hurting your business? This topic seems especially relevant given events that have happened this summer of 2024, and considering the election is coming up in November. Let’s discuss how emotionally charged platforms like Facebook can lead to the spread of misinformation, which can damage your credibility as a business owner. I can’t emphasize enough the importance of verifying the content you share to protect your reputation and the trust you've built with your clients.

I would love to hear what you are taking away from this. Come on over to Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn and let me know.