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Professional relationships matter, but networking can feel awkward, transactional, or performative.

In a world where AI can help us write faster, the human skills still matter most: trust, authenticity, conversation and follow-through.

In a world where AI can help us write faster, the human skills still matter most: trust, authenticity, conversation, and follow-through.
Our host, Stephanie Mitton, is teaching a new in-person Ottawa workshop for professionals who want to build relationships in a way that feels natural, intentional, and effective.

Authentic Networking: Turn Conversations Into Professional Relationships That Last will help you communicate with more clarity, ask stronger questions, follow up with confidence, and build professional relationships that last beyond the room.

This is for you if you want to:

Network without feeling performative
Build trust through better conversations
Follow up without feeling awkward
Strengthen your professional visibility
Create relationships that support your work, leadership and career growth
Create relationships that support your work, leadership, and career growth

Join Stephanie in downtown Ottawa on June 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Comment connect, and we’ll send you the details.

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World Turtle Day felt like a good reminder that slower does not mean less meaningful.

Turtles have survived for millions of years by conserving energy, protecting themselves when needed, and not treating every moment like an emergency. Honestly, there may be a lesson in that.

More than half of turtle species are now at risk because of habitat loss, plastic pollution, and illegal wildlife trade.

Maybe protecting slow, steady things matters more than we think.

For more about turtles- https://ontarionature.org/world-turtle-day-2026-snapping-turtles-blog/

What if getting dressed for a big event felt less stressful, more affordable, and more fun?

This week on WOMENdontDOthat, Stephanie Mitton talks with Angela Pastor and Julie Kalinowski, co-founders of The Fitzroy, about building a Canadian dress rental business rooted in confidence, sustainability, and real customer care.

They share how they grew from a pop-up boutique into a national business, what they have learned about risk and entrepreneurship, and why helping women feel like themselves is at the heart of the work.

Listen to the full episode and reflect on where you might be overthinking the next step.

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