The Real Diehl Podcast

What could happen if you stopped waiting for the right networking group and brought a few women together yourself?

That’s how Lucy Miller started Women Connect. In this episode, Kim talks with Lucy about the Facebook post that sparked the idea, the first happy hour in Franklin, Tennessee, and how those small gatherings grew into chapters across multiple states.

Lucy shares what makes Women Connect events feel welcoming, why she keeps the focus on real conversations, and what she has learned while building an organization she never planned to start. She and Kim also talk about the friendships that come from networking, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the upcoming Women Connect Live conference.

In this episode:

• How Lucy went from looking for a networking group to creating one
• Why Women Connect keeps its regular gatherings small
• The friendships and business opportunities that grow from genuine connection
• Lessons Lucy has learned while expanding the organization
• What goes into planning Women Connect Live and choosing its speakers
• How Lucy makes time for movement during busy seasons

Connect with Lucy: 

Get your ticket for Women Connect Live happening Oct 23: https://wearewomenconnect.com/live-event-2026/ 

Find Women Connect on Instagram at @womenconnectofficial

Connect with Lucy at @connectedwithlucy. 

Website: wearewomenconnect.com

Connect with Kim:

Website: https://www.kimdiehlinsurance.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insurancewithkimdiehl