{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Business is Human","title":"Melissa Moody on Purposeful Networking and Choosing the Dynamic Startup Life","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2277,"description":"\"Some of the best networking comes when it is non-transactional, when it's asking, “What are you up to?”\n\nIn this episode of the Business is Human podcast, host Rebecca Fleetwood Hession sits down with Melissa Moody to talk about her journey from corporate life at Google to the dynamic world of startups. Together, Rebecca and Melissa discuss how human-centered networking can move you towards your career goals, and how embracing your life chapters can lead to more fulfilling work. \n\nMelissa explains the distinction between building a network and cultivating an audience, explaining how leaders can grow meaningful relationships without the pressure to “go big” on social media. She also shares her experience with Matcha and the Wednesday Women project, which aims to connect communities and amplify extraordinary women executives.\n\nIn this episode, you’ll learn:  \nThe value of aligning your career with your authentic self for lasting success \nThe key differences between building networks and audiences for professional growth  \nHow fostering connections can empower women leaders and build stronger communities  \n\nThings to listen for:\n(00:00) Intro\n(02:07) The Wednesday Women initiative\n(04:27) Matcha: enhancing community connections\n(06:56) Embracing new beginnings\n(13:10) When to build a network vs. an audience\n(16:04) The power of non-transactional networking\n(30:20) Putting the “human” back in business\nConnect with Melissa:\nWebsite: https://matcha.so/\nLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissammoody/\nX: https://twitter.com/moody_mobile?lang=en\n\nConnect with Rebecca:\nhttps://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RYokH3v0Sm0_CmrD94GZLQL7j5j-ZjyYbYNJQydKL8o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS84MzMy/ZjhjOGE3YmU1MWQz/N2RlMmUxZDkyOWMy/YmJlZi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}