Your Intuition Is Right—Here’s How to Listen to It. | Ep. 3 COH | Valerie Hope

Welcome to The Circle of Hope Podcast! I’m Valerie Hope, and in this inspirational LIVE episode, I sit down with intuitive coach and master connector, Shoshanna French. We share real stories of accidental meetings (are they ever truly accidental?), the epidemic of loneliness, and actionable ways to find, nurture, and deepen your circle of influence. Explore why reciprocity, boundaries, energetic resonance, and intuition are at the heart of lasting, impactful relationships.An earlier conversation with her inspired me to start the podcast you’re listening to now. Don’t miss the stories and wisdom that could transform how you connect, network, and thrive!Watch This If:You’re tired of surface level networking and want MEANINGFUL connectionYou want actionable strategies to grow and nurture your inner circleYou’re curious about how intuition can guide your relationshipsYou want to build impactful personal, business, or spiritual communitiesYou need real examples of setting boundaries, curating reciprocity, and sparking engagementKey Moments:00:00 - How Valerie & Shoshanna met (and there are NO random meetings!)04:50 - The unexpected spark: Why this podcast was born08:44 - Are we out of practice with civility? The loneliness epidemic15:03 - Evaluating relationships: Who’s always generating? The reciprocity experiment27:26 - Game nights, spirituality & finding your community in adulthood37:38 - Connection tips: How to ask the right follow-up question (even at speed dating!)50:44 - Lessons from a year of "Dinner With Millionaires"1:05:16 - Leveraging intuition to decide where you belong1:10:52 - Why giving SPACE can be transformative1:15:14 - Takeaways and next steps for YOUR Circle of HopeQuotes to Remember:“I don’t believe in random.”“If you’re listening, the world is filled with potential connections.”“There is an epidemic of loneliness. People have gotten so out of practice with civility and respectful relationships.”“We have relationships for what we get out of them—even if sometimes, it’s just the satisfaction of knowing someone knows they are loved.”“Time, energy, and resources are finite. With whom and why do I want to share mine?”“Connection is about presence and the energy exchange—reciprocity is not keeping score but tracking mutual investment.”“My intuition responds to the questions I ask.”“Be more interested than interesting.”What You’ll Learn:Concrete ways to build or re-energize your circle of influenceHow to evaluate and nurture reciprocal relationshipsSecrets and mindset shifts learned from real millionairesUsing presence, patience, and intuition for deeper GET-TO-KNOW-YOU conversationsCreative rituals and community-building ideas (from game nights to manifestation circles)How to discern the right opportunities and the right people for youContact Info:Guest: Shoshanna FrenchWebsite: http://www.simplespirit.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/shoshannafrenchstokesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shoshannafrench/Host: Valerie HopeWebsite:https://www.valeriehope.comInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/valeriehope/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriehope/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ValerieVHopeYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/@ConnecttoJoyProduction Support: Lucy Hope - Podcast Editing, Copy, and Publishing.#MeaningfulConnections#IntuitiveNetworking#CircleOfInfluence#RelationshipBuilding