Episodes

Episode 8 finds me chatting with Dr. Jean Kim, Co-Founder of Live Your Potential Women’s Career & Development Program. In 2017, we were introduced by a mutual connection, and we’ve since become invaluable pieces of each other’s network. We share a deep respect for one another and have committed to (finally!) meeting in person after COVID. Today, we’ll be busting some networking myths — to tune in to find out why extroverts aren’t necessarily good at networking… and more!

In episode 7, I sit down with Jackie Porter — my friend and an amazing woman whose title may as well be Queen of All Things Finance. Recognized as Canada’s Financial Confidante, Jackie wears many (financial) hats: Certified Financial Planner, Financial Advisor, Financial Speaker and Strategist. Not to mention she’s an expert networker. Whew ! Tune in to one of Connect and Bloom’s funnier episodes, and enjoy some chuckles and chit-chat.

In episode 6, I interview the founder and CEO of an organization that is dedicated to getting women on boards of directors, aptly named Women Get on Board. Deborah Rosati helps advance gender diversity in the boardroom by connecting women with the right people and opportunities. Not surprisingly, Deborah and I met at a networking event back in 2015, and we continue to keep in touch to this day. Tune in as Deborah and I discuss all things networking.

In episode 5, I interview a friend who also happens to be a negotiation expert and author: Fotini Iconomopoulos. Before our chat, she gave me an advance copy of her upcoming book, Say Less, Get More — and I couldn’t put it down. Much like the invaluable workshops she offers, this book is overflowing with sage negotiation advice for women. Tune in as Fotini and I talk about the little known connection between negotiation and networking.