Is Personal Branding a Must? The Truth Behind Building Your Brand

Learn why personal branding is more important than ever, how it influences opportunities, and simple ways to build a brand that highlights your strengths and values.

Career Advice, Personal Branding, Entrepreneurship, Career Development, Business Growth, Professional Growthsonya barlow28 August 2025Personal Branding, career growth, Leadership Development, Professional Identity, Branding Tips, Sonya Barlow, entrepreneurship, Thought Leadership

The 3-2-1 Networking Tip That Changed How I Connect

Learn how the 3-2-1 Networking Rule can help you build meaningful connections, follow up effectively, and grow lasting professional relationships.

networking, Career Advice, Entrepreneurship, Business Growth, Career Developmentsonya barlow25 August 2025Networking Tips, career growth, Professional Development, Building Connections, Business Networking, Sonya Barlow, entrepreneurship, Leadership Skills

How to Network Effectively Even When You’re Tired

Feeling drained but still need to network? Here are simple, actionable tips to make meaningful connections, even when you’re tired.

Career Advice, Networking Tips, Professional Networking, Career Development, Business Growthsonya barlow20 March 2025networking, Career Advice, business tips, relationship building, work-life balance, Productivity, Networking Tips, women in business, Sonya Barlow, professional growth

How to Network Confidently: 5 Easy Conversation Starters for Events & Conferences

Struggling with networking? These five easy conversation starters will help you break the ice and build lasting connections at any event.

networking, Career Development, Business Growth, professional tips, Personal Brandingsonya barlow27 February 2025Networking Tips, Business Networking, conversation starters, event networking, professional connections, career growth, conference networking

3 Career Moves That Helped Me Become a Public Speaker & Entrepreneur

Discover the 3 key career moves that helped Sonya Barlow become a successful public speaker and entrepreneur. Learn how to apply these strategies to grow your career confidence, and opportunities.

Career Development, Entrepreneurship, networking, Professional Networking, Business Growth, Public Speakingsonya barlow20 February 2025Public Speaking, career growth, entrepreneurship, Personal Branding, networking, Professional Development, tech careers, Women in Business, Business Growth

9 Ways Online Networking Opened Doors for Me (And How It Can for You Too!)

Online networking changed my career—here’s how it can change yours too. Learn the exact steps to turn connections into real opportunities.

Entrepreneurship, Career Development, networking, Professional Networking, Business Growthsonya barlow13 February 2025online networking, career growth, ProfessionalNetworking, business connections, LinkedIn networking, Networking Strategies, career success, Mentorship, Women in Business

January Business Update: Focus, Growth & Building for the Future

2025 is all about focus, growth, and building for the future. This month, we’re sharing key updates on the LMF Network app, business strategy, and career development initiatives. Join us as we navigate new challenges, embrace opportunities, and refine our approach for lasting impact.

CAREERS, Business Growth, Career Development, Entrepreneurship, networking, Business Updatessonya barlow6 February 2025business growth, Career Development, NetworkingTips, leadership, entrepreneurship, business strategy, Sonya Barlow, LMF Network, professional mentorshipComment

5 Ways to Empower Women on IWD 2025

IWD 2025 is about action, not just words. From investing in mentorship to celebrating achievements, here are 5 ways to drive real change for women. Let’s move beyond performative gestures and create lasting impact.

Women’s Empowerment, Career Development, Leadership, DIVERSITY, Business Growth, Diversity & Inclusionsonya barlow30 January 2025IWD2025, WomenInBusiness, CareerDevelopment, SonyaBarlow, Mentorship, GenderEquality, DiversityAndInclusion, LMF NETWORK (Like Minded Females)Comment

Business Strategies from Wall Street's Einstein, Peter Tuchman

What can business leaders learn from Wall Street’s most famous trader? Peter Tuchman shares key insights on confidence, social media strategy, and championing diversity.

Business Growth, Career Development, networking, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Leadershipsonya barlow23 January 2025BusinessNetworking, SuccessMindset, DiversityInFinance, CareerGrowth, Entrepreneurship, SonyaBarlow, PeterTuchman, FinanceLeadership, NetworkingTipsComment

What is Business Networking and Why It Matters?

Business networking is more than just making connections—it’s about building meaningful relationships that create opportunities, knowledge, and growth.

BUSINESS, Entrepreneurship, Professional Networking, Business Growth, Career Developmentsonya barlow16 January 2025NetworkingTips, ProfessionalConnections, CareerGrowth, Business Networking, LMF NETWORK (Like Minded Females), Women in BusinessComment