by Erica Castner | Nov 12, 2026 | Business Relationships, Mindset, Networking, Personal Branding, Podcast
Your calendar is full of breakfasts, after-hours, and charity events, but you’re still waiting for the clients to follow. If you’ve ever wondered why more networking isn’t getting you more clients, this episode is for you. Today’s chat was inspired by a dear friend of...
by Erica Castner | Oct 15, 2026 | Business Relationships, Inspiration, Mindset, Personal Relationships, Podcast
You still love your people. But lately you’ve been laughing off “must be nice,” changing the subject when you talk about what you’re building, and nodding along at the same lunch with the same complaints every week. If you’ve been quietly wondering what to do when...
by Erica Castner | Jul 27, 2026 | Business Relationships, Courage, Mindset, Networking, Personal Relationships, Podcast
Think about the moments that actually changed something for you, a client, a friendship, an opportunity. Chances are, almost all of them trace back to a room you almost didn’t walk into. Today’s Pep Talk, “How to Put Yourself in Rooms That Actually...
by Erica Castner | Apr 2, 2026 | Business Relationships, Employee Engagement, Leadership, Mindset, Podcast
Ever seen something that clearly needs to change but worried about rocking the boat? If you’ve hesitated to speak up about broken systems, avoided challenging the status quo because you don’t want to be labeled a troublemaker, or wondered how to create...
by Erica Castner | Mar 25, 2026 | Business, Business Relationships, Networking, Personal Branding, Podcast
Ever get tired of waiting for invitations to tables that you just know deep down inside you’re probably never gonna get? If you’ve been waiting for someone else to recognize your value, invite you to the important meetings, or hand you the opportunities...
by Erica Castner | Mar 23, 2026 | Business, Business Relationships, Courage, Leadership, Mindset, Personal Branding, Podcast
Ever catch yourself saying sorry for things that don’t need an apology? Like having an opinion, asking questions, or just existing in a room? If you’ve been apologizing for your presence, shrinking yourself to make others comfortable, or making yourself...
