#9: The Biggest Networking Mistake Founders Are Still Making with Alisha Kumar

If you've ever walked out of a networking event wondering why it didn't lead to anything… this episode is going to reframe how you show up to every room you walk into. In this episode of Pop-Up to Powerhouse, Jamie sits down with the founder behind Good Time Media and The Founders' Table, Alisha Kumar to unpack what it really takes to build community, grow a business with grit, and stop chasing approval disguised as ambition. From the truth about "proximity" being the word of 2026, to the networking mistake almost every founder is still making, to the brutally honest reality of founder loneliness, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what actually moves the needle for women building real businesses.Inside this episode, you'll learn:Why proximity alone is never enough (and what to do instead)The #1 networking mistake costing you clients and referralsHow to spot the difference between strategy and insecurity when saying yesWhy the "if you're lonely, you're doing it wrong" advice misses the pointThe mindset shift that separates founders who scale from founders who stallWhat the Jessi Jean $1.2M viral launch actually teaches us about overnight successWhy delegating too soon (before you understand the work) backfiresThe Mel Robbins quote that will change how you talk to yourselfHow to stop "cutting your own flowers" to show everyone onlineThe real reason small, curated rooms are outperforming big networking eventsWhether you're early in your entrepreneurship journey or scaling into your next phase, this episode is a reminder that the real growth happens in the rooms where you're seen, heard, and challenged — and that you have permission to want more without burning out chasing it.Connect with Alisha - Good Time Media Website - The Founders Table Website - Alisha’s InstagramJamie Taylor on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/jamietaylorcreates/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Charge Your Worth Free Guide: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thejamietaylor.com/freeguide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Luxury Balloon Academy:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ luxuryballoonacademy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe, review and follow the podcast on your favourite platforms⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple