22. No More Small Talk: Building Real Relationships Naturally Through Networking with Wendy Heilbut, Heilbut LLP

In this episode of Not Perfect Networking, Zoe sits down with Wendy Heilbut, founder of Heilbut LLP, attorney, angel investor, and connector in New York’s creative business community.Wendy’s career has spanned law, recruiting, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership—giving her a unique perspective on what networking really means. Instead of chasing leads or following sales formulas, Wendy believes the best connections happen through everyday conversations and genuine curiosity.Together, Zoe and Wendy discuss how to move beyond transactional networking and into relationship building that feels natural, sustainable, and fulfilling.In this episode:Why networking doesn’t need to feel forced or awkwardHow relationships you build today can shape your career years laterThe importance of boundaries when being generous with your time and expertiseHow to stay top of mind in your network through authentic updatesUsing platforms like LinkedIn and Substack for genuine connectionWhy every conversation—big or small—can lead to opportunity Connect with Wendy:Website: https://heilbutllp.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendy-heilbut-1356022b/Connect with Zoe:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37/