Text Emily! Join us in kissing those awkward networking situations goodbye in this special guest episode featuring, Ande Lyons. In this episode, you'll get anything but cookie-cutter networking advice as Ande helps to reframe networking from schmoozing and dead fish handshakes to spaces of curiosity, connection, and community. We get into: Why networking can often feel icky, transactional, boring, and scary Where traditional networking advice falls flat and misses the mark Powerful reframes that will help you view a room full of people in a different light Tips for before, during, and after the event Practical approaches for various event sizes and introversion levels Shifting gears from small talk to big talk How to protect your energy and boundaries, and say no when you need to And more! Resources & Links Mentioned 🎙️ New England Podcasters Group 👉🏻 EXTENDED SHOW NOTES About my Guest, Ande Lyons At 69 Ande Lyons is a 4x founder, a former global startup mentor, serial podcaster since 2012, founder of the New England Podcasters Group, a monthly in-person event for podcasters, and host of the popular interview-style pro-aging podcast Don’t Be Caged By Your Age, where Ande shatters age-related expectations, helps folks dissolve internalized ageist beliefs, and provides resources, inspiration and ideas so older adults can thrive after 65. Don't Be Caged By Your Age Podcast New England Podcasters Group Website Ande Lyons Instagram | NEPG Instagram | DBCBYA Instagram Connect with Ande on LinkedIn Follow her on TikTok Want to connect and network with ME!? I’m Emily Aborn, a Small Business Copywriter and host of Small Business Casual. I help small businesses grow with marketing that makes a distinct imprint. I believe that sharing your work goes beyond strategies, frameworks, content for content’s sake, more social media posts, more, more, more. Successful marketing starts with a big picture approach and begins with genuine connection as you step into becoming (and sharing) the real YOU. Email:
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