Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!
Tired of the conventional method of networking? Ready to explore a more collaborative, lifelong approach to building business relationships? Tune in to "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!" Join us as we investigate the power of connection and how it shapes our lives. We uncover the mysteries behind successful networking partnerships and reveal how you can also become "Awake in the Network." We'll take it one step further— networking live with our guests. In each episode, we talk to thriving individuals who've made their dreams a reality by mastering the art of networking to create significant opportunities for all. You'll get insider tricks and practical advice to help you become a networking expert and transform your life. Learn how to: - Embrace the unexpected and experience surprising synergistic outcomes. - Make every interaction with your network partners work to your advantage. - Communicate more meaningfully. - Understand the process for creating mega opportunities. - Develop an efficient plan for a dynamic, impactful network that benefits not just you, but every person you connect with. If you're ready to awaken your networking potential and create the life of your dreams, join us every other episode. Your destiny awaits!r Wednesday to become: "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens!"
Episodes
What happens when a thriving corporate career collides with a mother's love?
In this powerful episode of Awake In the Network, where destiny happens, we sit down with Sally Rucking—a woman who traded first-class airline travel for a front-row seat to changing lives.
After 17 years soaring through the corporate skies with a major airline, Sally made a decision that would transform not only her life but also thousand...
Are You Truly Awake to the Connections Around You?
Life is a game of connected outs on many levels. Sometimes those connections lead to career opportunities and business success. Other times? They lead to mysteries that defy explanation.
Join hosts Billy Dexter and Melissa G. Wilson, along with producer John St. Augustine, for an extraordinary episode that bridges the corporate world with the supernatural, just in time ...
The 11-Year-Old CEO Who Rewrote the Rules of Innovation
Picture this: An 11-year-old walks into Great Western Savings with his father, opens a business account, and launches "Effortless Programming," teaching BASIC programming to neighborhood kids from his living room. That boy was Joseph Bradley. Today, he's the CEO leading a $500 billion initiative to build the world's first cognitive city.
Th...
When a Stranger Flies 4,000 Miles Just to Give You Back Your Past
The Extraordinary Baseball Story That Reveals the Hidden Power of Trust
Picture this: A man in England finds a 1970s Chicago White Sox jacket on eBay. Through careful detective work, he realizes it belonged to former player Eric Soderholm. But here's where the story gets remarkable—instead of trying to profit from his discovery, he flie...
From "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens" - Part 2: The Deep Psychology of Human Connection
Beyond the Basics: Why Master Networkers Are Artists, Not Algorithms
While Part 1 explored the fundamental human elements AI cannot replicate, Part 2 reveals the sophisticated psychological and emotional intelligence that separates networking novices from networking masters. These are the advanced human skills ...
From "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens" - A Masterclass in Human-Centered Connection
The Heart-Centered Advantage: What AI Will Never Understand
In a world increasingly dominated by digital connections and automated outreach, the most successful networkers understand a fundamental truth: authentic relationships are built on deeply human elements that no algorithm can replicate.
The Art of Authentic C...
The Art of Connection: Key Insights from Melissa G. Wilson, along with Podcast Producer and Regular Co-Host of Awake in the Network, go "Book Riffing."
In a dynamic episode of "Awake in the Network," Melissa G. Wilson and radio veteran and podcast producer, John St. Augustine, engaged in what Melissa calls "book riffing:" the practice of bringing written insights back to life through aut...
Picture this: You're 19, your girlfriend just transferred to Colorado, your parents just moved to a new town, and you're completely lost. Then your dad bumps into an old college buddy at a Chicago bar, and suddenly you're living in a basement on Dearborn Street, serving drinks to a crowd that's about to teach you everything college never could.
That's exactly what happened to Peter Tiernan. And...
Meet Nichole Barnes-Marshall: The Leader Who Turned Networking Into an Art Form
What happens when a political science major becomes one of America's most respected DEI executives? You get a masterclass in authentic relationship building that spans 30 years, 20,000+ vinyl records, and countless lives transformed.
This Episode Will Change How You Think About:
🌟 Building Networks from Scratch
Watch Nichole reveal how s...
What happens when you discover possibilities you never knew existed? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Anita Brick, who shares her remarkable journey of awakening to potential that emerged from an unexpected and unwanted setback. To create value, she transformed the pain into a better life. Her story isn't just inspiring—it's a roadmap for you to step into the potential you didn’t even know you had.
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What happens when you combine "The Voice of America," Chicago's networking maven, and a master storyteller? Pure magic.
Welcome to "Awake in the Network: Where Destiny Happens," through honest conversations, genuine laughter, and the kind of authentic connections that change lives.
Meet Your Hosts Who Don't Take Themselves Too Seriously
Billy Dexter – The networking wizard who's bu...
"Negotiation is our lifestyle. Every communication, every conversation, every dialogue that we have can be viewed as a negotiation." – Adam Dolejš
Are you someone who thinks negotiation is just for boardrooms and car dealerships? Think again! In this enlightening episode of "Awake in the Network," hosts Billy Dexter and Melissa G. Wilson welcome negotiation experts Gerry (founder of The Material Sou...
"You are who Google says you are." - Anouk Pappers
In a world where first impressions increasingly happen online, understanding how to craft your personal brand has never been more crucial. On this episode of the "Awake in the Network" podcast, we welcome brand anthropologist and online presence architect Anouk Pappers, who shared her fascinating journey and powerful insights on personal branding.
Wh...
From the projects of Cabrini Green to becoming the first Black woman to lead the Cook County State's Attorney's Office, Kim Foxx's extraordinary journey is a masterclass in resilience, purpose, and authenticity.
JOIN HOSTS BILLY DEXTER AND MELISSA G. WILSON AS THEY EXPLORE:
- How growing up in Chicago's Cabrini Green shaped Kim's identity and fueled her determination
- The profound impact of meet...
Join us as we interview Michelle Rathman. Michelle founded Impact! Communications, Inc., in 1989. For over 30 years, Impact! has provided a broad range of strategic advisory, decision support, communications, and creative solutions to healthcare organizations, including urban and rural hospitals, health clinics, and community health centers.
Michelle and her team bring experience and expertise that has helped several ...
Steve P. Reese is a trailblazer on a mission to transform how we approach health and success—one night’s sleep at a time.
With nearly three decades in sports technology, personal battles with sleep challenges, experiencing domestic violence as a child, and groundbreaking work with the Phoenix Suns, Steve brings a unique blend of humor, data, and heartfelt storytelling to the table.
He highlights alarming statistics on s...
In this enlightening episode of "Awake in the Network," hosts Billy Dexter and Melissa G. Wilson sit down with healthcare innovator and author Robert Slayton to explore the intersection of healthcare reform and human wellness. From his early days in rural Ohio, learning the value of community to becoming a leading voice in healthcare supply chain management, Slayton shares how he's helping companies rec...
Cheryl Stokes
Cheryl is the CEO of CNEXT, a leadership development and executive networking company that helps connect, develop and advance high-impact leaders. Before taking on her CEO role, Cheryl was a Partner at Heidrick & Struggles, consulting in the firm’s Leadership Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and Culture Shaping practices.
Before joining Heidrick & Struggles, Cheryl was the regional man...
Join us for a transformative episode of the Awake in the Network Pod featuring Barb Burgess, founder of Corluma and former COO of the Wright Foundation. With over three decades of experience transforming organizations and leaders, Barb shares her unique perspective on leadership that turns traditional performance-based approaches on their head.
"Leadership is like being an archeologist," Barb reveals in this ...
Join us for an extraordinary end-of-year conversation that marks two remarkable years of "Awake in the Network" - where destiny truly happens. In this intimate episode, your hosts Billy Dexter and Melissa G Wilson welcome our behind-the-scenes genius, producer John St. Augustine (former Oprah Radio producer), into a candid conversation that began at Chicago's exclusive Clayton club on a freezing Decembe...
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