{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65a5932db97db900172e715e/66b309b95063c053df89f811?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Work Friends & Career Growth: The Power of Professional Networks","description":"<p>In this episode of <em>Table Pancakes</em>, Katherine and Shelbi reflect on <strong>friendships formed through jobs and ventures</strong> and how these relationships intersect with <strong>career development, networking, and entrepreneurship.</strong></p><p><br></p><h3><strong>What We Cover:</strong></h3><h4><strong>Jobs Come &amp; Go, Work Friends Come With</strong></h4><ul><li>Looking back at <strong>work friends from the last 10+ years</strong> and how those relationships have evolved over time</li><li>Seeking <strong>career insights</strong> from both <strong>industry peers and friends from entirely different fields</strong></li><li>Balancing <strong>the realities of entrepreneurship</strong> with the need to <strong>promote your business authentically</strong>—sometimes with a <strong>healthy dose of delusion</strong></li></ul><h4><strong>Directness Clarifies Direction</strong></h4><ul><li>Understanding that <strong>how you present your work</strong> is just as important as the quality of the work itself</li><li>The <strong>art of asking for advice</strong>—why vague \"pick your brain\" requests often lead to unproductive conversations</li><li>Being&nbsp;<strong>transparent and direct about what you do and want to achieve is essential</strong></li></ul><h4><strong>Authentically Curated Connection</strong></h4><ul><li>The <strong>unique power of networking in NYC</strong>, a vast but interconnected city.</li><li>Creating <strong>intentional, welcoming environments</strong> that make it easier to build meaningful connections.</li><li>Shelbi’s experience at a <strong>recent EV Salon event</strong>, an invite-only gathering that facilitates <strong>handpicked, high-impact connections.</strong></li></ul><h3><br></h3><h3><strong>Question of the Week:</strong></h3><p>How have your friendships impacted your career, and how have these connections shifted as you’ve grown professionally?</p><p><br></p><h3><strong>Join the Conversation</strong></h3><p>Email us: <strong>tablepancakespod@gmail.com</strong></p><p>Follow us on Instagram: <a href=\"https://instagram.com/tablepancakespod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@tablepancakespod</a></p><p>Connect with us: <a href=\"https://instagram.com/shelbihq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@shelbihq</a> | <a href=\"https://instagram.com/katherinehfoster\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@katherinehfoster</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, we’d love it if you <strong>rated, reviewed, and subscribed</strong> to the show. Your support helps us continue these conversations.</p>","author_name":"Katherine Foster and Shelbi Jones"}