Why networking works better when you stop trying to get clients, with Emma Ahlert
Jan 16, 2026
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Networking doesn’t have to feel like business speed dating.
In the latest episode of the Soapbox podcast, I’m chatting with Emma Ahlert, founder of Elsie – a networking space for people working in female and sexual health that actually feels good to be in.
We talk about: • Making friends before making sales • Why some rooms feel instantly wrong (AI + golf, anyone?) • Online communities that don’t drain your soul • And building something ethically, without fear-based messaging
If networking has ever made you want to fake a phone call and leave early, this episode might change how you think about it.
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