Ep. 133 | Networking reimagined: From awkward pitches to real connections

If the thought of networking makes you feel awkward, anxious or like it’s just not for you, this episode might just change your perspective.Because networking doesn’t have to mean standing up, delivering a pitch and trying to “sell yourself” in a room full of strangers.In this episode of the Unapologetic Mompreneur podcast, I’m joined by my friend Martina Darling, founder of Women Inspired Network, who is doing networking very differently.After seeing first-hand how traditional networking spaces were leaving so many women feeling overwhelmed, intimidated or disconnected, Martina set out to create something else entirely - a space built on real conversations, genuine connection and community.And what she’s built in just over a year is just incredible.Join us as we dive into:👉🏼 Why traditional networking doesn’t work for so many women.👉🏼 What actually creates meaningful connections and why it matters for your business.👉🏼 The difference between surface-level networking and real relationship-building.👉🏼 How to find your people and build a supportive business community.👉🏼 The reality of growing a business alongside motherhood.If you’ve ever thought “networking just isn’t for me” or you’ve been forcing yourself into spaces that don’t feel aligned, this conversation will give you a completely new way of looking at it.Because the connections that change your business don’t come from a polished pitch, they come from real conversations, trust and relationships.CONNECT WITH MARTINA:⭐ On Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/women_inspired_network⭐ On her website:https://www.womeninspirednetwork.com⭐ Check out her podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/0DM7Ooc5nLezg4u91OklYo_________________CONNECT WITH SARAH:⭐⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theunapologeticmompreneur.com/hello/ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐ Follow me on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/theunapologeticmompreneur⁠_________________WORK WITH SARAH:⭐ Book an Aligned Business Audit:⁠⁠⁠https://theunapologeticmompreneur.com/aligned-business-audit⁠⁠⁠ ⭐ Book a Breakthrough Brew: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theunapologeticmompreneur.com/breakthrough-brew⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐ Work with me inside Biz-Mentum: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theunapologeticmompreneur.com/biz-mentum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⭐ Join me at Thrive Collective: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thrivecollective.club⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠