39. Meet Six Degrees Society Founder, Emily Merrell – Co-Host of Our 2018 Entrepreneurship Retreat

Summary: How many times have you dragged yourself to a networking event because you felt you should, only to leave feeling disappointed? It’s a feeling Emily Merrell knew all too well and it’s what inspired her to create Six Degree Society, a place for likeminded creative women to connect and forge genuine relationships. Honing in on her experience working on events for brands like Ralph Lauren to Tory Burch, Emily has positioned Six Degree Society as the ultimate alternative to the usual approach to networking. Yes, many of her members work at prominent companies or run successful businesses but it’s not about that. The focus of the events is always centred on creating a space for people to connect based on who they are, not where they work. In this conversation, we talk about why there’s a need for women to have a networking space of their own and some simple steps you can implement to up your networking skills. Emily gets candid about the awkward in-between phase after leaving her job when she was trying to turn her idea into a viable business. She talks us through her numbers, shares how to get sponsors on board for your events and talks us through some of the growing pains she’s faced since starting. Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are extremely helpful for spreading these episodes to more female founders. Join the Community · For more content, head to www.thelifestyleedit.com and click here to join thousands of female creatives in our newsletter community: http://bit.ly/2rVZVzo Resources · Find out more about Emily and Six Degrees Society here: http://bit.ly/2jmJjyX Work with Naomi: · Sign up for a complimentary discovery call: bit.ly/2wttos2 · Business coaching strategy session: bit.ly/2G9ESEK · Ready to raise your rates and double your income? Get the free guide: http://bit.ly/2W7hehh