Networking is listed as a benefit everywhere, but most of us rarely stop to think about what it actually means. In this episode, we talk about why networking often feels invisible, how real connections actually happen, and why the most meaningful opportunities don’t come from pitches or business cards, but from simple conversations.

Using a recent Maximize Your Membership moment as an example, we unpack what networking looks like when it’s done right and why getting involved locally, serving on committees, and showing up consistently creates connections that last far beyond a single event.

Because when networking stops feeling like networking, it starts feeling like community.