You Don't Need Another Networking Event. You Need Your People.

Can we talk about networking for a minute?

Because I think we've made it way more complicated than it needs to be.

Somewhere along the way, networking became about perfecting your elevator pitch, handing out business cards, and figuring out how to turn every conversation into an opportunity.

And listen, I love a good business opportunity.

But I believe we've been missing something.

The best relationships aren't built when you're trying to get something from someone. They're built when you're genuinely interested in connecting.

Let's retire the transactional networking mindset.

You know the feeling.

You walk into an event, grab a drink, scan the room, and try to figure out who you should talk to.

Maybe you introduce yourself to a few people. Exchange Instagram handles. Promise to connect soon.

And then what?

Everyone goes back to their lives, and those potentially meaningful connections never become anything more.

I'm not saying networking events don't work. I'm saying the real magic happens in what we do after the introduction.

Do we follow up?

Do we make space to learn about each other?

Do we look for ways to support one another, even when there's nothing immediately in it for us?

That's where relationships begin.

Your network should be more than a contact list.

After years of working in sales and business development, I've learned that the strongest relationships are built on trust.

People want to do business with people they know, like, and trust. But trust isn't something you build in a 30-second pitch.

It's built through consistency, generosity, curiosity, and genuine connection.

And sometimes the most valuable relationship in the room isn't with the person who can hire you.

It's with the woman who understands exactly what you're going through.

The one who shares a resource.

The one who tells you about an opportunity.

The one who reminds you that you're not the only person trying to figure it all out.

Those relationships matter, too.

Find the women who want to see you win.

I want you to think about the women in your life who make you feel more confident, more capable, and more connected to your purpose.

What do those relationships have in common?

My guess is that you feel seen. You feel supported. You don't have to pretend you have all the answers.

That's the energy I want us to bring into HerMOVE.

Not competition.

Not comparison.

Not walking into a room wondering whether we belong.

But showing up knowing we have something to contribute and something to learn.

Here's your next move.

The next time you attend an event, try something different.

Instead of asking yourself, "Who do I need to meet?" ask, "Who can I get to know?"

Have a real conversation.

Ask what someone's excited about. Ask what they're working toward. Ask what kind of support would make a difference.

And when you leave, follow up with one person.

Not because you need something.

Because meaningful relationships deserve more than a moment.

You don't need to know everybody. You need people who are willing to grow with you.

And sometimes, finding your people starts with simply saying hello.