Social networking, hmmmm…I never even knew what social networking was up until a year ago.  Now I am becoming a networking snob.  Oh! don’t get me wrong, I was networking years ago, if you consider meeting my girls for drinks or attending a fabulous girl party,and of course, Facebook and Myspace, and they are all very cool.  But seriously face to face networking, for women, is the most effective and meaningful form of  networking.  Lately I have been attending all different kinds of networking groups, BNI’s (Business Networking International), Chamber of Commerce, CRAVE Party, Executive Women’s International, launch parties, blogging and whew, I am exhausted!  Some of the events were really fabulous, and some of these gatherings were just not for me.  I definitely get a better connection in the women’s groups.  But here is the clincher, it all brought me to The Heartlink Network, well actually my workout buddy Kim did, “Thanks Kim!”.  The Heartlink Network is a very unique networking concept.  Women meet in the privacy of a hostess’ home, enjoy a meal together, mingle a little, awkwardly make greetings to strangers, and then IT’S TIME! you have 3 minutes to stand up and tell us about yourself, and you will be timed, literally! Yes, it was scary at 1st, but then the laughter rolled in, the tears ran down our faces, sad and happy. It was a fabulous experience.  Some women talked about their families, their careers, their struggles, their path to where they are now, their current business venture.  In the end you have just made 25 new friends and business contacts, that you really feel like you  know and can trust, and genuinely feel good about recommending to your closest friends and family.  The Heartlink Network is popping up in your neighborhood soon, check their website for your area and take a chance, take a look, open your mind and heart.  You too will become a Networking snob, in the best way possible.

*A social network service focuses on building communities of people who share interests and activities, or who are interested in exploring the interests and activities of others. Some social network services are web based and provide a variety of ways for users to interact, such as e-mail and instant messaging services and blogging*

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