{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 196: How Women Are Revolutionizing the Way We Network","description":"In this episode of Brand for Good, I\u2019m talking about the way women are changing networking \u2014 moving away from bigger, louder, more performative events and toward experiences that are more intentional, relational, and real. After recently attending an event that got it right, I found myself thinking about what makes a room truly powerful. The big international events may get the headlines, but I believe some of the most meaningful growth is happening in smaller, more intimate gatherings where women can have honest conversations, build trust, and form relationships that continue long after the event ends. This episode is about why the right room matters, how trust shapes the way we gather, and why the future of networking is not bigger for the sake of bigger \u2014 it\u2019s better. In this episode, I talk about: Why old-school networking often feels transactional, performative, and exhausting. How Dora Rankin\u2019s HEART Sell Summit created a room that reflected relationship-driven business. Why intimate events may be the future of networking, especially for women entrepreneurs. A few ideas I explore: A room of 75 aligned women can be more powerful than a ballroom of 2,000 people collecting contacts. People don\u2019t just buy a ticket because of the agenda; they buy because they trust the person inviting them. The right room can change your business, your confidence, and your sense of what\u2019s possible. Why this matters Your network is not just a list of people you know. It is an ecosystem of trust. And trust is built through real relationships, shared experiences, meaningful follow-up, and rooms where people feel safe enough to be honest about both the struggle and the celebration of building something. I also share: My personal connection to Dora\u2019s work and how her first HEART Sell keynote happened at Women\u2019s Entrepreneurship Day in 2023. What The HEART Sell Summit got right about creating belonging, connection, and trust. Why Women\u2019s Entrepreneurship Day Cleveland is designed as a room for connection, conversation, and change. Listen in if: You are tired of networking that feels forced or transactional. You want to be more intentional about the rooms you choose. You believe business growth is not just about visibility \u2014 it is about relationships. The future of networking is more human. And I believe women are leading the way.   Brand for Good Links \ud83d\udc49 Join here: https:\/\/categoryofonebrand.com\/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/lorraineschuchart\/   Are you ready to make a bigger impact? Learn more: https:\/\/prosperforpurpose.com\/ Connect on Instagram: @lorraineschuchart Join the Peerless Brands Facebook community (it\u2019s free!): https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/peerlessbrands Want real marketing guidance and support for less than $50\/month? Join the Brand Lab: https:\/\/categoryofonebrand.com\/lab   ","author_name":"Brand for Good","author_url":"https:\/\/prosperforpurpose.com\/prosperproject\/","html":"