
Making the Connection: Genuine Professional Relationships
How do you create genuine professional relationships in the age of AI and remote work? This show explores that question with professionals from all walks of life.
We also celebrate leaders on Shoutout FriYAYs!
Episodes
16 episodes
Showing Up with Intention: Building Real Community in Work and Life w/ Ike Ubasineke
In this episode of Making the Connection, we’re joined by Ike Ubasineke, Founder of the app, Growdie, and the Grow or Die Club. He fully understands that connection doesn’t just happen—it’s built, one intentional moment at a time. Afte...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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42:37

Shoutout FriYAY: Penny Rose
Happy Shoutout FriYAY, where my guests have the opportunity to "shout-out" colleagues or bosses who have left a lasting impression on them in the way they genuinely connect with others.This week is Penny's turn! And don't forget to list...
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1:17

How to Turn Conference Conversations into Real Relationships w/ Penny Rose
Networking isn’t just about collecting contacts—it’s about building real, meaningful connections that open doors in unexpected ways.In this episode of Making the Connection, host, Angela Chong,...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:56

Shoutout FriYAY: Teddy Cheek
Happy Shoutout FriYAY, where my guests have the opportunity to "shout-out" colleagues or bosses who have left a lasting impression on them in the way they genuinely connect with others.This week is Teddy's turn! And don't forget to list...
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1:13

Escape the Ordinary: Leading with Connection & Trust w/ Teddy Cheek
What makes a truly connected, high-performing team? In this episode of Making the Connection, Angela is joined by Teddy Cheek, Marketing Leader at The Escape Game. They sit down to explore how aligning teams around mission, vision, and value...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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20:16
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Shoutout FriYAY: Kelsey Ley
Happy Shoutout FriYAY, where my guests have the opportunity to "shout-out" colleagues or bosses who have left a lasting impression on them in the way they genuinely connect with others.This week is Kelsey's turn! And don't forget to lis...
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1:29

The Human Side of Management: Skills That Make the Difference w/ Kelsey Ley
In this episode of Making the Connection, Angela is joined by Kelsey Ley, Leadership and Development Consultant at Kelsey Ley Consulting. They sit down to explore the power of self-reflection in building authentic workplace relationships. Kelse...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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33:50
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Shoutout FriYAY: Isabel Sterne
Happy Shoutout FriYAY, where my guests have the opportunity to "shout-out" colleagues or bosses who have left a lasting impression on them in the way they genuinely connect with others. This week is Isabel's turn! And dont forget to lis...
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Season 1
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0:57

Building Genuine Connections on LinkedIn w/ Isabel Sterne
In this episode of Making the Connection, Angela is joined by Isabel Sterne, Founder of IsabelSterne.com Isabel shares her thoughts on the art of developing genuine professional relationships—on LinkedIn and bey...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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24:51
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Shoutout FriYAY: Danielle Desir Corbett
Happy Shoutout FriYAY, where my guests have the opportunity to "shout-out" colleagues or bosses who have left a lasting impression on them in the way they genuinely connect with others. This week is Danielle's turn! And dont forget...
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2:22

Sponsorships, Storytelling, and Self-Advocacy w/ Danielle Desir Corbett
In this episode of Making the Connection, Angela is joined by Danielle Desir Corbett, an entrepreneur, Founder and Mom who has mastered the art of building genuine professional relationships. Danielle shares her expert in...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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19:40
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Shoutout FriYAY: Betsy Wallace
Happy Shoutout FriYAY, where my guests have the opportunity to "shout-out" colleagues or bosses who have left a lasting impression on them in the way they genuinely connect with others. This week is Betsy's turn! And dont forget to...
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2:38

Living in the Solution & Direct Communication w/ Betsy Wallace
In this episode of Making the Connection, Angela is joined by Betsy Wallace, who brings a wealth of experience in balancing personal and professional lives, staying solution-oriented, and building authentic connections. Together, we ex...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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39:24
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FriYAY Shoutout: Mark Norman
Welcome to our first FriYAY Shoutout, where my guests have the opportunity to shoutout colleagues or bosses who have left a lasting impression on them in the way they genuinely connect with others. Mark went above and beyond and is shou...
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1:48

Thick Skin, Soft Heart: Building Genuine Connections at Work w/ Mark Norman
In this inaugural episode of Making the Connection, host Angela Chong speaks with Mark Norman, Vice President of Sales at Booster, about the delicate balance between art and science in building genuine professional relationships. Mark ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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36:00
