How to Network Without the Anxiety: Building Authentic Connections with Vanessa Moreno | E15

Today I sat down with Vannesa Moreno who was born and raised in Bogota, Colombia, moved to the United States when she was 14, and is now a business owner, a mom, and an active member of the local entrepreneur community of New haven.  She owns Your CBD Store in North Haven, she's a Knownpreneur graduate, an active networker, and last year she was awarded the emerging leader for the Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce.  Vanessa opened her own CBD store in North Haven over three and a half years ago, but before that worked as a sales administrator at a tire recycling company, where she experienced stress, anxiety, and panic attacks. Through the suggestion of a friend she discovered the benefits of CBD products for her own well-being, which led her down the path to an opportunity to open her very own store.  She took the opportunity to open her own franchise when it came and has been growing as an entrepreneur ever since. ✨ FREE GUIDE: Soften Your Inner Critic in 7 Days: A Guide to Stop Getting In Your Own Way📍 Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:59 – Vanesa's background 02:45 – Early career ambitions and how plans changed07:12 – Leaving a full-time job for entrepreneurship10:40 – The process of opening a CBD franchise and available resources13:32 – The importance of asking for help as an entrepreneur14:16 – How networking changed everything17:49 – Advice for newcomers to networking and stepping out of your comfort zone21:20 – CBD education: myths, facts, and how it supports mental health24:05 – The role of therapy and mental health in entrepreneurship26:46 – Continued learning as a business owner28:58 – Defining success in life and business30:55 – How to connect with 32:26 – Closing thoughts 💡Key TakeawaysIn this episode you'll learn:How to transition from a corporate job to a business ownerHow to break stereotypes as an immigrant How to focus on mental health How to network as an introvertHow to have a voice as a women in a male dominated space How the CBD industry has changed How to get support as a business owner  🚀 Start Here If You’re New1. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Trust Your Success as a High-Achiever | EP 452. Overcoming Others' Expectations: 3 Stages to Living an Authentic Life | EP 483. Should You Quit Your Job? How to Know When it’s Time for a Career Pivot | EP 39 👥How To ConnectWorkingtowardsourpurpose.comWatch on YouTubeSubstackInstagramLinkedInWTOP MerchFeedback Form WTOP.comConnect with Vannesa:YourCBDstore on FacebookFind Vannesa on LinkedInFollow YourCBDstore on IGConnect with me:Subscribe to my SubstackFollow me on IGpleasantpodcasts.comIf you would like to start your own podcast you can download my free Podcast Launch Roadmap to help you get started