Ironically Serious
Ironically Serious offers an unfiltered take on up-leveling life in business, relationships, motherhood, friendships, health/wellness, and self-care. After a dramatic life pivot, Taylor Hedden pulverized society's expectations and started a podcast to document it along the way. Throwing a cold glass of water into the face of hardship, Taylor put a modern twist on confidence and what it means to have earned it. In the spirit of resilience, we relish in personal empowerment and the hard shit that makes us who we are. We're here for the relevant, raw conversations that promote transformation while at your lowest and showing shame the door. Let your hair down and lean in—all are welcome here.
Ironically Serious
Networking Is Weird, But Here’s How to Actually Do It
#63: If you’ve ever had to introduce yourself at a networking event and suddenly forgot everything you’ve ever done in your life, same. Networking is weird, small talk is painful, and yet… building real connections is kind of essential.
But this episode isn’t just about networking—it’s about owning your story, taking big risks, and embracing the wild twists that got you here. Like, for example, the time I worked at a strip club, got raided by SWAT, and then had to casually drop that into conversation at a networking event. Yeah.
In this episode, I’m talking about:
→ The real key to making connections that don’t feel forced
→ How I went from bartending at a strip club to running my own business (plot twist: those skills transferred)
→ The one question I ask at networking events that actually sparks a conversation
→ My SWAT raid story (because obviously)
→ Why it’s so important to acknowledge your progress instead of always chasing the next thing
Success isn’t just about where you’re going—it’s about recognizing how far you’ve come. So if you need a reminder that your past (no matter how wild) is shaping your future in ways you don’t even realize yet, hit play on this one.
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