Connection is Not a Credit Card Swipe.  It's an Investment | Alli Kushner

Connection is not a credit card swipe.  It's an investment. In this heartfelt and energizing conversation, we’re joined by Alli Kushner, Global Operations Lead at LinkedIn and founder of BeeKyn, a startup helping working parents find meaningful playdate connections for their kids and themselves. We dive deep into how modern life complicates authentic connection and how Alli is tackling that challenge head-on. From the emotional toll of postpartum depression to the triumph of building something that brings people together offline, Alli shares her story with grace, wisdom, and warmth. We discuss: Why connecting as a parent is a logistical and emotional challenge The surprising Venn diagram of building genuine friendships as a caregiver How postpartum depression inspired Alli to create a solution for real-life connection The difference between networking and investing in relationships What it takes to show up, reach out, and build community without an agenda This episode is a beautiful, honest reminder of why human connection matters and how it can shape us in life-changing ways. Enjoy!  __________ 👉 Find Alli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonkushner/ 👉 Learn more about BeeKyn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beekynco/ 👉 Follow Joy of Connecting Show on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-joy-of-connecting-show/ 👉 And get bi-weekly, actionable tips for building your network and connecting with meaning: https://thejoyofconnectingshow.substack.com/