How to Build a Network, Find Mentors & Expand Your Circle (From Scratch)

This episode is for the ambitious woman who didn’t grow up with a built-in network, no industry connections, no insider access, no one opening doors on her behalf. Yet she still knows she’s meant for bigger opportunities, bigger rooms, and a bigger impact! For the girlie figuring out how to network, build visibility, and create her own access from scratch… just like we did. 💫 In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking one of the most important topics for career growth, opportunity, and confidence: networking, mentorship, access, and visibility, and what it actually looks like when you’re not born into it. Together, we dive into: ✨ What networking really is (beyond awkward small talk) ✨ Why the people around you shape your ambition, your standards, and your growth ✨ The mindset shift you need to stop seeing networking as “using people” ✨ How to find mentors organically  ✨ Practical ways to enter the right rooms, follow up, and create opportunities Timestamps 🎧 00:00 – Intro 01:23 – What Networking Actually Is 09:58 – The Mindset Shift You Need 23:35 – Mentorship, Access & Building an Ecosystem 33:45 – Hard Work vs Visibility 41:28 – How to Build Access From Scratch 53:40 – Dear Ambitious Girlies Check out FIGS: https://www.wearfigs.com Remember to use code FIGSXBA for 15% off your first order besties! ✨ Connect with Myriad Studios: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myriadstudiosldn/ Connect with us: ✍️ Sign up to our newsletter to hear more of our thoughts - https://boldlyambitious.substack.com/ 💌 Loved this episode? Send it to the ambitious woman who needs this reminder today. ⭐ If this inspired you, follow, rate, and leave us a 5-star review — it helps more women find our community. 🩷 For mindset shifts, BTS, and weekly motivation, follow us @boldlyambitiouspod. See you next week — byeeee 💋 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices