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:

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  Why loneliness can harm your health and your business

  
  


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  How to know if your emotional walls are blocking connection

  
  


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  The difference between wants and true needs in relationships

  
  


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  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

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