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/
Some people create brands. Some people create communities. Shena Patel does both.
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Shena Patel, a creative executive, strategist, and writer who has spent over 20 years shaping voices, narratives, and campaigns for some of the world’s most iconic brands—think the little blue boxes and stripe pink bags. Shena now helps founders and CEOs build brands that don’t just succeed—they make the world a better place.
We dive into her rare talent for distilling complex ideas into simple, unforgettable stories, her creative approach to working with leaders, and how she’s built a thriving network of extraordinary people. Shena also shares her insights on authentic connection, meaningful work, and how to spend your energy on what truly matters—from supporting female founders to fostering community in a fast-paced, hyper-connected world.
In this episode:
- Shena’s creative approach to helping founders and CEOs uncover their brand’s authentic voice.
- How to distill complex ideas into simple, memorable, and meaningful messages.
- The evolution of meaningful work and the projects that inspire Shena today.
- Building and maintaining deep, authentic relationships and communities.
- Practical strategies for networking, connecting, and showing up with intention.
- How to spend your energy wisely—both personally and professionally.
- Practices for staying grounded, finding quiet, and recharging through reading and travel.
Connect with Shena:
Website: https://www.shenapatel.com/
Connect with Zoe:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37
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