If you’re ready to leap into the next level of your soul-led life and business, you need to take stock of what and who you’re surrounding yourself with.
Is your environment conducive to the direction you want to go?
Are your relationships supportive?
Do you have access to people who are where you want to be?
If you want to rise, you have to surround yourself with people who also want to rise, or have already risen.
You need to create strong connections.
Why?
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
– Jim Rohn
Like Jim Rohn suggests, you become more like the people you associate with.
If you regularly put in the time to create strong connections with people who are highly committed to their personal growth or who already are where you want to be, you naturally become more like them. You learn from them and begin to act like them. In essence, you emulate them.
You start to feel successful and expansive before your physical reality catches up, which is key because in order to manifest the next level of your soul-led life and business, you must BE the person you would be if you were already living it.
If you’re ready to manifest the next level of your life and business, here are six ways to create strong connections with like-minded individuals:
1.) Join local Meetups.
There are hundreds of Meetups that span a variety of interests within your local area. Simply visit their website, create a profile that lists your interests, and let meetups find the right groups for you. The more often you attend the Meetups that interest you, the greater chances you have to create strong connections.
2.) Join online networking events.
With an uptick in virtual networking post-pandemic, it is now easier than ever to seek out and create strong connections from the comfort of your own home.
Here are my favorite online networking events for business owners who are up to cool things in the world:
💟 Real Connections by Laura Livingston
💟 Women’s 1:1 Speed Networking by Dani Whitestone
💟 Powerful Women Rising by Melissa Snow
You can also visit Eventbrite and search for other online networking opportunities.
4.) Join Facebook Groups.
There are thousands of Facebook Groups filled with like-minded individuals who you can create strong connections with. They will lift you up, inspire you, and share tips on how to create the next level of your soul-led life and business. You can find them by searching for key words related to your goals in the search tab.
Here are my favorite Facebook Groups to hang out in:
💟 Professional Sunset Chasers by Toni & Jen Roberts
💟 The Natural Woman by Kristen Morrell
💟 Women’s Small Business & Leadership Network by Dani Whitestone
3.) Attend inspirational retreats or conferences.
Not only do you learn new things that sky rocket your vibe, you also get to create strong connections with other participants. There was nothing like going to Bali with four like-minded strangers to write my book, explore a new country, and have late night conversations about the power of intent, manifestation, and raising consciousness. Not only did I work on my book, I also formed friendships with highly successful women that will last a lifetime.
If you’re a fellow coach, check out my experiences at the Rich Litvin Intensives in Los Angeles:
💟 What Really Happens When You Attend a Rich Litvin Intensive
💟 3 Powerful Insights from a Rich Litvin Coaching Intensive
5.) Participate in online membership communities, coaching programs, or masterminds.
Joining a paid community that’s focused on your personal and professional development is one of the most life-changing experiences. When people are paying to be a part of something, they take the group seriously and are committed to going the extra mile in terms of supporting one another.
In the communities, programs, and masterminds that I’ve been a part of, I’ve created long-lasting friendships and professional collaborations that have helped me sky rocket to where I am today [living abroad with a fully sustainable soul-led business].
Here are my favorite paid membership communities for women in business:
💟 Polka Dot Powerhouse [in-person and virtual]
💟 The Powerful Women Rising Community by Melissa Snow
💟 The Exchange by Stacy Pong
6.) Reach out to people you vibe with and get to know them.
I’m constantly reaching out to inspiring individuals who I vibe with. Typically, I schedule a virtual or in-person coffee chat to get to know them and learn more about what they’re up to in the world. I’m curious to hear about what lights them up and how they got to where they are. I also want to know how we can mutually support one another.
If you’re a new business owner, coffee chats can be an especially invaluable way to create strong connections. Don’t be afraid to ask for advice or what someone would have done differently at the beginning of their journey. What I’ve found is that people are more than willing to share their experiences and insight!
If you’re interested in having a virtual coffee chat with me, I would be more than happy to share all that I’ve learned since opening my business almost a decade ago. Schedule a time for us to chat!
So, now that you have the list—how will you create strong connections to manifest the next level of your life and business? Share your action steps in the comments ⬇️
With love & connection,
-Kayla
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