296. Florence Ann Romano – Are We In A Friendship Recession?

Connie's motivational quote for today is by – Malala Yousafzai, "Let us make our future now, and let us make our dreams tomorrow's reality."   YouTube: https://youtu.be/qTeQMjsH9u0   Check Out These Highlights:    Coined by the American Survey Center in 2021, the "Friendship Recession" is a term used to describe the alarming phenomenon researchers are seeing among adults who report lacking close friendships. According to their data, the number of men and women reporting not having any close friendships is rising—15% of men and 10% of women in America. By contrast, in 1990, only 3% of men reported having no close friends.   Lost in seclusion, people everywhere seem to be having trouble connecting again. Many cannot find their way back to their "village," and they are suffering historical levels of loneliness, anxiety, and depression because of it.   About Florence Ann Romano:   Florence is a personal growth strategist, author, philanthropist, and businesswoman with a sparkling personality.   With an eye for marketing, she flourishes as an advisor and vice president of business strategy for Yakkety Yak. Florence is a proud member of the board of directors at the Children's Research Fund and Female Strong. She is also a founding member of Sesame Street's Leadership Council.    After spending more than fifteen years as a childcare provider, she is the childcare and family support authority in this new millennium.  Born and raised just outside of Chicago, Florence wants to show people that the saying "It takes a village" is not only true but also how critical the need for community is.   How to Get in Touch With Florence Ann Romano:   Website:   www.florenceann.com   Stalk me online! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Download Free Communication Style Assessment: www.whitmanassoc.com/csa All-Star Community:  https://changingthesalesgame.mykajabi.com/All-Star-Community Enlightenment of Change Facebook group: tinyurl.com/EOCFacebookGroup   Subscribe and listen to the Enlightenment of Change podcast on your favorite podcast streaming service or on YouTube.  New episodes post every week - listen to Connie dive into new sales and business topics or problems you may have in your business.