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September 3, 2025 25 mins
Your business doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The quality of your relationships affects your happiness, energy, and ability to succeed. This week on the Happy Productive Podcast, Jennifer Dawn sits down with Ann Parnes, a former attorney who became a coach and national matchmaker, to talk about why personal connections matter so much for entrepreneurs. They discuss: Why loneliness can harm your health and your business How to know if your emotional walls are blocking connection The difference between wants and true needs in relationships Why investing in your relationship is as important as investing in your business Episode Timestamps: 00:43 — Welcome & reconnecting with Ann Parnes 01:50 — From attorney to matchmaker 03:03 — Matchmaking for busy entrepreneurs 05:28 — Why strong relationships fuel success 07:19 — Wired for connection & attachment styles 09:29 — How to recognize and lower emotional walls 12:28 — Jennifer’s story: healing through therapy 16:23 — Relationship retreats & growth practices 18:31 — Growth mindset in love and business 19:52 — Getting clear on values and needs 21:24 — Navigating relationships in midlife 22:44 — Where to find Ann Parnes & AfterHello.com 23:45 — Closing & takeaways 🔺 Connect with Ann Parnes: • LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-parnes/ • Website → https://www.afterhello.com/ 🔺 Connect with Jennifer Dawn: • LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdawn • Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdawn.coaching/?hl=en • YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@jenniferdawncoaching Schedule a call with Jennifer ⁠here⁠ https://jenniferdawncoaching.com/schedule-call/ Want to be a podcast guest? https://forms.gle/hgS1wUWy6Y4ybJ319 Want to know how your business is going? ⁠Take this quiz to know⁠ https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/survey/ELu1zKeBb9LYm5CFLLx3 Visit our website ⁠here⁠ https://jenniferdawncoaching.com/
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