Ep. 035 - Empowering Women Through Community with Becky McCleery

In this conversation, host Raven O'Neal and Becky Lyter McCleery discuss the significance of women-centric communities and the importance of genuine support among women in business.

Becky shares her journey from teaching to becoming a life coach and eventually founding The Solopreneur Sisterhood, a community aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs. They explore the challenges of building a supportive community, the need to value women's contributions, and practical strategies for networking and fostering connections.

The discussion emphasizes the importance of intentionality in joining communities and the value of personal connections in business.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Women supporting women is crucial for empowerment
• Genuine support can sometimes be met with skepticism
• Building relationships in business takes time and effort
• It's important to evaluate how you feel in community spaces
• Community dynamics can affect individual engagement
• The Solopreneur Sisterhood was created to support women in business
• Over-giving can lead to burnout in community leadership
• Networking calls can foster genuine connections
• DMing can be an effective way to build relationships
• Celebrating small wins is essential for motivation

DISCUSSION TIMELINE

• 04:20 The Importance of Genuine Support
• 06:40 Valuing Women's Contributions

• 09:26 Navigating Communication Styles
• 12:17 Choosing the Right Community
• 16:20 The Birth of the Solopreneur Sisterhood
• 20:43 Challenges in Community Building
• 22:35 Finding Success in Overlap
• 27:18 Connecting Beyond Community
• 32:19 Three Actionable Hacks for Networking

CONNECT WITH BECKY

The Solopreneur Sisterhood Website: www.thesolopreneursisterhood.com

Becky on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/becky-lyter-mccleery