122 | Building a Network That Supports You, Not Drains You with Caroline Durand

Networking is often misunderstood.For many people, it feels uncomfortable, forced, or even exhausting.In this episode of the Brilliantly Branded Podcast, I welcome Caroline Durand, entrepreneur and corporate trainer, for a conversation about what networking truly means.We talk about why traditional networking approaches often fail, how mindset shapes the quality of our connections, and why building relationships based on service and shared values creates stronger, more sustainable opportunities.Caroline shares practical reflections on:• Why networking is not about selling• How to approach conversations without pressure• The importance of purpose, values, and follow-up• How to build an ecosystem of trusted professionals over time• Where AI can support networking without replacing authenticityThis episode is an invitation to rethink networking as a human experience rather than a transactional one.If networking has ever felt heavy or unnatural for you, this conversation will help you see it from a new perspective.