How do we collaborate and build community? w/Guest Karlena Waugh

In conversation with Karlena Waugh is a millennial entrepreneur who is passionate about community building and collaboration. With a diverse background in student affairs and community building, Karlena utilizes these skills to effortlessly build rapport with clients, create a sense of community, and nurture strong business relationships. Through her event planning company, Mini K Creations, Karlena aims to create memorable experiences for her clients and spaces for entrepreneurs to showcase their businesses and build relationships across industries. When Karlena isn’t producing events, she is a facilitator with an organization, Girls of Destiny, whose aim is to provide mentorship for teenage girls within the community. . . In today's episode we discussed her entrepreneurial journey, her career pivot from university to student affairs to becoming her own boss. We discuss the importance of networking; creating genuine one to one connections and building strong inclusive communities; being a resource for others and  all that jazz that make life so exciting. Enjoy this episode! To have your questions and stories featured in future episodes, visit the website: https://ireniaroussel.org to book your spot and come into the spotlight. You can also send me a voice message via my Anchor by Spotify Channel.  Your feedback is very important to me, so remember to follow,  rate and review this podcast on Apple Podcasts. The Canadian Side Hustle & Business Podcast was produced by Irenia Roussel including all branding, social media and artwork.