💌 Subscribe to our Career Glow Up email series to get all the tips, scripts, and strategies to help you grow your career this month. https://mailchi.mp/a4486f077c2f/careerglowup In this week’s WorkParty episode, Jaclyn and Marina unpack what networking actually looks like when you remove the pressure, ditch the performance, and focus on real connection. From navigating awkward rooms to following up with intention, they break down how meaningful relationships are built and why they matter more than any perfectly crafted pitch. In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why networking feels overwhelming for so many women and how to shift that mindset • How to make meeting new people feel natural instead of transactional • The power of warm introductions and why cold outreach rarely gets you in the room • Easy ways to take the pressure off yourself at events • How to nurture connections in a way that feels genuine and sustainable • The follow-up strategies that actually work • Why your most valuable career opportunities often come from the people you didn’t plan to meet Jaclyn and Marina also share personal stories of the moments that changed how they think about networking, plus the real behind-the-scenes of Connect, Create & Cultivate’s AI-powered matchmaking tool that helps you meet people aligned with your goals. If you’ve ever dreaded networking, felt awkward at events, or wondered how people build those “life-changing” career relationships, this episode will completely reframe your approach.Join Us for 2026 World’s Largest Festival for Women in Business here: <a href='https://www.createcultivate.com/festival'>https://www.createcultivate.com/festival </a> To follow along with Create & Cultivate: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate'>https://www.instagram.com/createcultivate</a> <a href='https://www.createcultivate.com/'>www.createcultivate.com</a> To connect with Jaclyn Johnson: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson'>https://www.instagram.com/jaclynrjohnson</a> To connect with Marina Middleton: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton'>https://www.instagram.com/marinaamiddleton</a>

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