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NETWORKING TO SUCCESS

Raise your hand if you’ve heard that networking is important?

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But how often do you get practical ways to network or a community that’s perfectly designed for this?

Networking is an important skill to have, but so many of us don’t approach it the right way or don’t have the space in order to do it effectively.

Well you get a 2 for 1, with this week’s podcast as I get to talk to a founder who’s revolutionizing the way black women especially navigate their career paths.

Mia Williams, CEO of The Colors of Her Success, shares her journey of connecting with people and helping them connect with each other..

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She emphasizes the importance of curiosity and being yourself when building relationships. Mia started The Colors of Her Success as a platform to bridge the knowledge gap between women in leadership and young women entering their careers. She realized the value of networking and intentionally connecting people who would benefit from each other. Mia encourages college students to explore and give themselves permission to change their minds. She also discusses the power of recognizing and developing your God-given gifts. Mia shares the process of starting The Color Connect, a platform that provides representation, peer-to-peer networking, and career support for women in leadership. The platform aims to create an intimate space that connects like-minded women and offers tangible resources to advance their careers. Mia emphasizes the importance of consistency and avoiding comparison in achieving success. She also discusses the need for allyship and the significance of centering black women's experiences in the corporate world. The Color Connect operates as a cohort-based program, offering intimacy, networking opportunities, and access to senior leaders and

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TAKEAWAYS

• Curiosity and being yourself are key when building relationships.

• Networking is about intentionally connecting people who would benefit from each other.

• Give yourself permission to explore and change your mind.

• Recognize and develop your God-given gifts.

• Consistency is crucial in building and shaping a business. Consistency is key to success, and comparison can hinder progress.

• The Color Connect provides representation, peer-to-peer networking, and tangible career resources for women in leadership.

• Allyship is crucial in supporting black women's experiences in the corporate world.

• Networking with peers can be just as valuable as networking with executives.

• Being intentional in networking and building relationships is essential for personal and professional growth.

COACHING

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