It All Started While Gallery Sitting on a Saturday

What happens when you introduce a celebrated artist to a room full of business professionals? This Friday, Marilyn Henrion steps outside the gallery and into the Plano Chamber of Commerce for what promises to be a memorable morning of networking, creativity, and new connections. Continue reading It All Started While Gallery Sitting on a Saturday

When a Casual Conversation Turned Me Into a Garage Door Spring

What started as a casual conversation at a Plano Chamber ribbon cutting somehow ended with me wearing a Slinky around my neck, hiding behind a cardboard garage door, and helping a fellow Chamber member deliver her elevator pitch. 🚪🎭

Sometimes the best networking opportunities begin with simply saying yes.

This behind-the-scenes story is about creativity, friendship, the Plano Chamber community, and why Dale Carnegie still influences the way I approach every opportunity. Continue reading When a Casual Conversation Turned Me Into a Garage Door Spring

Practical Networking Tips I’ll Be Sharing at the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce

How many business cards have you collected…

…only to discover them months later buried in a desk drawer?

We’ve all done it.

This Wednesday, I’ll be sharing practical ways to make networking more memorable—for yourself and for the people you meet. Continue reading Practical Networking Tips I’ll Be Sharing at the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce

Name Badges & Big Moments (Featuring Miss Macy, of Course)

Who knew a name badge could carry so much weight? From nervous first meetings to proudly stepping into an Ambassador role, this journey with the Wylie Area Chamber of Commerce reminded me—thanks to Dale Carnegie—that even the smallest details can make a big impact. Also, Miss Macy fully supports this message. Continue reading Name Badges & Big Moments (Featuring Miss Macy, of Course)