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If you’ve ever left a networking event thinking “Never again...” this one's for you.

In this episode, the tables are turned: I’m the guest this time, joining Jenn Wayboer Hart (winner of the 2024 PWR Impact Award for Businss Support Person of the Year) on her podcast, Your Next Business Bestie.

We get really real about why so many networking spaces feel disconnected, and how to find (or create) ones that feel supportive, intentional, and aligned with who you actually are. I also share the behind-the-scenes of how my Virtual Speed Networking events are designed to be introvert-friendly, value-driven, and genuinely fun.

You’ll hear about:

• The difference between performing and connecting
• How to follow up without sounding like a robot
• Why authenticity is more than a buzzword - it’s a business strategy
• What to do when your business has to pivot, pause, or rebuild

This episode is full of stories, mindset shifts, and practical tools to help you build a business that’s rooted in real relationships - the kind that feel good and lead to actual growth.

Loved this convo? Listen to more of Your Next Business Bestie HERE!

Want to practice this kind of connection in real life?

Come to the next PWR Virtual Speed Networking event (always the first Tuesday of the month.

For even deeper connections, more support and faster business growth, check out the Powerful Women Rising Business Growth Community!

Mentioned in This Episode:

- Nominations for the 2025 PWR Impact Awards are OPEN until 10/20/25!

- Listen to Jenn Wayboer Hartt's interview on the Powerful Women Rising podast!

- Learn more about Jenn and her services HERE!

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Melissa Snow is a Business Relationship Strategist dedicated to empowering women in entrepreneurship. She founded the Powerful Women Rising Community, which provides female business owners with essential support and resources for business growth.

Melissa's other mission is to revolutionize networking, promoting authenticity and genuine connections over sleazy sales tactics. She runs an incredible monthly Virtual Speed Networking Event which you can attend once at no cost using the code FIRSTTIME

She lives in Colorado Springs with two dogs, her soul cat Giorgio and any number of foster kittens. She loves iced coffee, Taylor Swift, and Threads.