<p>In this episode of Business as UNusual, host Aicila welcomes Melissa Snow, founder of the Powerful Women Rising Community and business relationship strategist, to discuss authentic networking for women entrepreneurs. Melissa shares how her journey as a coach led her to empower women to grow their businesses through genuine connections rather than outdated, transactional networking models. Listen for innovative frameworks, actionable advice for introverts and neurodivergent entrepreneurs, and Melissa’s unique take on building business communities that foster real growth.</p><br><p><strong>Topics discussed in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Rethinking networking: Genuine connections vs. sales-first mindsets</li><li>Frameworks for finding the networking style that fits YOU</li><li>How Powerful Women Rising is changing the game for businesswomen</li><li>Overcoming the “salesy weirdo” trap with authenticity</li><li>Lessons in self-trust and doing business your own way</li><li>The value of community, mentorship, and collective problem-solving</li><li>The impact of structured vs. unstructured networking formats</li><li>Melissa’s virtual speed networking events as a business growth catalyst</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.powerfulwomenrising.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Powerful Women Rising website</a> – info about Melissa’s community, podcast, and events</li><li><a href="https://powerfulwomenrising.com/events/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Virtual Speed Networking Event</a> – open to all women entrepreneurs, first Tuesday of every month</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>🎧 Like what you heard? <a href="https://www.bicurean.com/bau" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to Business as UNusual for more disruptive conversations with leaders who do business differently!</a></p><p>🤝 Challenge yourself! Try a new networking format that honors your authentic style—what if your best connection is waiting just outside your comfort zone?</p><br><p><strong>Episode transcript:</strong></p><p>The full transcript of this conversation is available at <a href="https://www.bicurean.com/bautranscripts3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.bicurean.com/bautranscripts3</a></p><p>Transcripts and notes generated with Descript and Castmagic and then edited by human eyes and hands.</p><br><p>Lightly edited and produced by BiCurean Consulting, BiCurean.com.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
