In this episode of Table Pancakes, Katherine and Shelbi reflect on friendships formed through jobs and ventures and how these relationships intersect with career development, networking, and entrepreneurship.

Jobs Come & Go, Work Friends Come With

• Looking back at work friends from the last 10+ years and how those relationships have evolved over time
• Seeking career insights from both industry peers and friends from entirely different fields
• Balancing the realities of entrepreneurship with the need to promote your business authentically—sometimes with a healthy dose of delusion

Directness Clarifies Direction

• Understanding that how you present your work is just as important as the quality of the work itself
• The art of asking for advice—why vague "pick your brain" requests often lead to unproductive conversations
• Being transparent and direct about what you do and want to achieve is essential

Authentically Curated Connection

• The unique power of networking in NYC, a vast but interconnected city.
• Creating intentional, welcoming environments that make it easier to build meaningful connections.
• Shelbi’s experience at a recent EV Salon event, an invite-only gathering that facilitates handpicked, high-impact connections.

How have your friendships impacted your career, and how have these connections shifted as you’ve grown professionally?

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