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"…two different worlds can come together, enhance each other, and potentially make change in the world." — Katharine L’Heureux

Liz Dennery Sanders

Liz Dennery Sanders ON Networking

Founder & CEO, SheBrand

Q: What are your top three tips for networking?

A: Don’t network just for the sake of networking. Get involved with people and organizations that you really care about. Put your heart into it. Stop talking about yourself. Ask the other person questions about THEIR life and work. SMILE. READ MORE »

Tereza Nemessanyi

Tereza Nemessanyi ON Networking

Founder & CEO, Honestly Now

Q: How much time do you spend on networking versus focusing on the internal affairs of your business (such as management, strategy, ideation etc)?

A: I’m probably at 50/50. I’m a sales-driven CEO; so to me, the more time I can spend getting out there, the better. That said it’s so critical to stay close to the team. Truly, there aren’t enough hours in the day!  READ MORE »

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Joya Dass ON Networking

TV Anchor & Producer, Avenue Media

Q: What are your top 3 tips for networking?

A: Go to things in the right frame of mind. Even if you’re feeling off (and everyone has off days), remind yourself of WHY you’re going. Always remember, whether it’s a date, the gym, etc., showing up is 50% of the battle. SHOW UP! Keep true to the commitment you made to yourself to further whatever goal you have. Be fearless about ... READ MORE »

Michelle Javian

Michelle Javian ON Networking

Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Harboring Hearts

Q: What are your top 3 tips for networking?

A: It didn’t take me long after co-founding Harboring Hearts to realize how important networking is! The best tip I could give would be to be fearless. Open your mouth and speak to whoever you can! Often that is the hardest part – taking the first step to start a conversation with somebody.  The second tip is to realize why you’re ... READ MORE »

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Alexia Vernon ON Networking

Owner, Alexia Vernon Empowerment LLC

Q: Can you share a story of how networking led to a great success?

A: When I relocated back to Las Vegas after spending six years in New York, I had more than a few panic attacks. How was I going to be able to quickly build a steady stream of individual and organizational clients in the city with the nation’s largest foreclosure and unemployment rate? My answer was that I was going to have ... READ MORE »

LOREN RIDINGER

Loren Ridinger ON Networking

Senior Vice President, Market America & Shop.com

Q: How much time do you spend on networking versus focusing on the internal affairs of your business (such as management, strategy, ideation etc)?

A: 24/7 anywhere I go, wherever I am. I always make sure to promote my products, brands and company at events, through friends & family and social networking. You are your own walking billboard and your best salesperson to sell your product. READ MORE »