Ep. 035 - Empowering Women Through Community with Becky McCleery

In this conversation, host Raven O'Neal and Becky Lyter McCleery discuss the significance of women-centric communities and the importance of genuine support among women in business. Becky shares her journey from teaching to becoming a life coach and eventually founding The Solopreneur Sisterhood, a community aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs. They explore the challenges of building a supportive community, the need to value women's contributions, and practical strategies for networking and fostering connections. The discussion emphasizes the importance of intentionality in joining communities and the value of personal connections in business.KEY TAKEAWAYSWomen supporting women is crucial for empowermentGenuine support can sometimes be met with skepticismBuilding relationships in business takes time and effortIt's important to evaluate how you feel in community spacesCommunity dynamics can affect individual engagementThe Solopreneur Sisterhood was created to support women in businessOver-giving can lead to burnout in community leadershipNetworking calls can foster genuine connectionsDMing can be an effective way to build relationshipsCelebrating small wins is essential for motivationDISCUSSION TIMELINE04:20 The Importance of Genuine Support06:40 Valuing Women's Contributions09:26 Navigating Communication Styles12:17 Choosing the Right Community16:20 The Birth of the Solopreneur Sisterhood20:43 Challenges in Community Building22:35 Finding Success in Overlap27:18 Connecting Beyond Community32:19 Three Actionable Hacks for NetworkingCONNECT WITH BECKYThe Solopreneur Sisterhood Website: www.thesolopreneursisterhood.comBecky on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lyter-mccleery