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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.

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Tired of creating Instagram content that feels like a full-time job with zero ROI? Let’s fix that.

In this episode, I’m joined by Corey Walker, co-author of Instagram for Dummies and Instagram for Business for Dummies - and she’s here to break down exactly what works right now on Instagram (and what you can stop wasting time on).

Whether you’re frustrated by reels, overwhelmed by algorithm shifts, or stuck in the “I should be doing more” spiral, Corey’s no-fluff advice will help you simplify, strategize, and actually see results - without dancing, pointing, or trying to reinvent the wheel every week.

Inside this conversation, you’ll learn:

• How to use Instagram as a full funnel: from visibility to connection to conversion
• The role of Reels, feed posts, Stories, and Lives (and how to stop overthinking each one)
• What carousels and drip campaigns have in common - and why they convert
• Why showing your face on camera (even awkwardly) beats perfect production every time
• The easiest way to batch content using questions you already get asked all the time

This is your permission to stop chasing trends and start using Instagram in a way that supports your business goals and your sanity.

Links & References:

• Want more ways to increase your visibility? Join us at the next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event!
• For faster business growth through networking, strategy and accountability, check out the Powerful Women Rising Business Growth Community!
• Connect with Corey in Instagram @coreycwalker or check out her website: themarketingspecialist.com

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Connect with Your Host!

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.

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What if marketing didn't feel like a chore?

In this episode, I’m joined by messaging strategist and email marketing rebel M. Shannon Hernandez, who is flipping the script on everything you think you know about how to communicate with your audience.

Shannon is co-founder of the Joyful Business Revolution, and she’s here to help you stop screaming into the social media void and start building a real, connected community through your email list.

No more random posts.

No more “wtf do I even write?” panic.

Just clear, value-driven messaging that feels good and drives results.

We talk about:

• The difference between messaging strategy and copywriting - and why most people are focused on the wrong one
• The six types of content in Shannon’s Profit-Driven Messaging Ecosystem and how to use them
• How to simplify your entire marketing plan to just one social platform + email (yes, really)
• The most common email mistakes heart-centered entrepreneurs make and how to fix them

If you’ve ever dreaded writing your newsletter or felt like “good marketing” requires sacrificing your time, energy or soul, Shannon is here to give you permission to market in a way that feels like YOU - joyful, human, and wildly effective.

Links & References:

• Trying to grow your list, increase your visibility or make new connections? Join us at the next PWR Virtual Speed Networking Event!
• For faster business growth through networking, strategy and accountability, check out the Powerful Women Rising Business Growth Community!
• Grab Shannon's 65 Story Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Community and Business at joyfulbusinessrevolution.com
• Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn!

Support the show

Connect with Your Host!

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.