52. The Power of Showing Up In Person and Real-World Networking with Lauren Hopkins

What if you're not 'bad at networking' - you're just doing it your way?

In this episode, I'm joined by VA agency founder, Lauren Hopkins for an honest conversation about in-person visibility, networking nerves, and what actually happens when you show up as yourself rather than trying to perform.

Lauren also shares her experience of coming on my Visibility Retreat two years ago and how it transformed her relationship with visibility. Find out more about The Visibility Retreat here: https://vickiknights.co.uk/business-retreat-entrepreneurs-uk We talk about the difference between surface-level connections and deeper ones, why you don't have to "work the room" and how to make sure a networking event is warm and welcoming.

This episode is especially for you if:

1. networking leaves you questioning whether you're doing it "right"
2. showing up in person feels more draining than posting online
3. or you're quietly wondering if visibility can look different

It's a thoughtful, reassuring conversation that challenges the idea that visibility has to look loud or performative, and reminds us that showing up in person can be powerful, even when it feels uncomfortable.

Connect with Lauren:

Lauren Hopkins VA

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/laurenhopkinsva/

Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-hopkins-91568b21a/

Women's Work Social Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/womensworksocial/

Connect with Vicki:

Take my visibility archetype quiz: https://vickiknights.co.uk/quiz

Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamvickiknights

Website: https://vickiknights.co.uk

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Grab my Confidence Toolkit for just £15: https://vickiknights.co.uk/toolkit