In this episode of the One Small Change podcast, host Yvonne McCoy sits down with a dynamic serial entrepreneur and community builder, Summer Diya Selva, who shares her journey of transformation through small, consistent changes and a powerful morning routine. The conversation dives deep into how the simple act of gathering people and nurturing authentic connections online has sparked both personal and professional growth. They discuss launching impactful communities, the ins and outs of successful collaborations, and overcoming mindset blocks that hold entrepreneurs back. Listeners will walk away inspired to take meaningful action, build stronger networks, and implement the actionable steps shared in this conversation.

Guest Bio:

A passionate entrepreneur and natural community builder, Summer Diya Selva has a lifelong history of initiating projects and bringing people together, from starting a lemonade stand at age four to organizing thriving online communities. She is the founder of the Connections networking group and Fab Collabs community, as well as the creator of the Savvy Solopreneur magazine. Her mission centers on fostering authentic relationships, empowering solopreneurs, and encouraging collaborations that lead to collective growth and success.

Chapters:

00:00 "Life-Changing Impact of the 5am Club"

05:29 Unexpected Path to Business School

09:32 Embracing Change and Connection

12:07 Weekly Networking Hour

13:19 Networking: Building Collaborative Relationships

17:08 Unique Power: Connecting People Safely

22:27 Aligning Values in Collaboration

25:12 "Prepare Before the Crisis"

28:37 "Join Supportive Communities"

30:58 "Engage with Our Business Podcast"

33:15 Stay Curious

Quote from the Guest:

"Drop that syndrome. Get started."

Links

https://diyaselva.com/

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/diyaselva

Konnections: https://konnexions.ca

The Savvy Solopreneur: https://konnexions.ca/the-savvy-solopreneur