The Not Perfect Networking Podcast
The Not Perfect Networking Podcast
Podcast Description
The show ALL about networking - both personally and professionally. We're giving networking a reframe!
Networking isn’t just a business function—it’s a way to build genuine relationships, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful connections. In this podcast, we’re redefining networking and making it accessible, fun, and, most importantly, real.
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37/
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores themes of personal and professional networking by redefining it as a vital life skill. Key topics include building authentic relationships, strategies for networking as an introvert, and leveraging improv in networking. Episodes feature discussions with guests like Lisa Smith and Melissa Ferraro, who share unique insights on the evolution of PR and the impact of key networking moments throughout their careers.
The show ALL about networking – both personally and professionally. We’re giving networking a reframe!
Networking isn’t just a business function—it’s a way to build genuine relationships, unlock new opportunities, and create meaningful connections. In this podcast, we’re redefining networking and making it accessible, fun, and, most importantly, real.
Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37/
What if your next career move didn’t require starting over—but evolving forward? In this episode, Zoe sits down with powerhouse networker and community builder April Uchitel—CEO and Founder of The Board, co-founder of Dish Studios, and former CEO of Violet Grey and ONDA Beauty—to explore how the future of work is shifting toward a more agile, connected, and collaborative model.April shares her journey from a career in fashion to launching The Board, a hybrid community and agency that helps companies solve problems with on-demand expertise from trusted, fractional talent. Whether you're a leader trying to fill gaps on your team or a seasoned professional wondering what’s next, this conversation is a roadmap to the new world of work.
In this episode:
- April’s evolution from fashion to tech, beauty, and now community building
- What it really means to work fractionally—and why it’s more than just consulting
- Why “networking” needs to be rooted in generosity, collaboration, and trust
- The rise of communities that blend strategy with support (and how to find yours)
- How The Board helps brands build dream teams without bloated budgets
- The reorg of the future: blending operators, outsourced experts, and tech
- Why upskilling and specialization matter more than ever
- Real talk on burnout, boundaries, and choosing work that aligns with your life
Connect with April:
Learn more about The Board: https://www.wearetheboard.co/about
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/april-uchitel-2b56b414/
Connect with Zoe:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37/
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