YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!: Personal Brand, Public Speaking, Thought Leadership for Career Professionals and Founders
131. [REPLAY] Networking Strategies for Career Advancement with Yai Vargas
10 Jun 2024
In this replay episode, Monica revisits a powerful conversation with networking ninja and empowerment enthusiast, Yai Vargas. In this episode, we uncover the art of meaningful networking, the transformative journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, and the inspirational mission behind Yai's organization, The Latinista. Discover tips on personal and professional growth that can help pave the way to financial freedom and a fulfilling career including: Mastering Networking: Yai shares her experience as a super networker, attending 20+ events a month. Importance of personalized messaging on social media and transitioning virtual connections to face-to-face interactions. Practical tips to overcome networking fears: Starting conversations, choosing the right events, and following up effectively on platforms like LinkedIn. Strategic Career Planning: Starting her community in2012 while navigating a career in corporate America. Work-Life Balance: Managing a hectic networking schedule with meticulous planning and maintaining self-care practices. Financial Independence: Yai's journey towards financial freedom through careful financial planning and counseling and the importance of budgeting and financial preparation when transitioning to entrepreneurship. Remember, the power to connect and transform your career begins with a single step. Connect with Monica M. Rivera ** Curious about 1:1 Coaching with Monica? Book a free consult call here: https://calendly.com/youwannadowhat/consult Website: https://youwannadowhat.com Follow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/monicamrivera Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/youwannadowhat BEFORE YOU GO: - Follow our podcast, YOU WANNA DO WHAT?!, on platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app. - Please leave a review if you enjoyed this episode.
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