Shiny New Clients! – Episode Summary

Episode: Stop networking wrong: How to grow your business through community

Host: Jenna Harding
Guest: Christina Barthold (Co-founder of The Social Snippet & Hype Up Women)
Date: February 13, 2026
Length: ~18 minutes (content only)

Overview:

In this episode, Jenna Harding is joined by Christina Barthold to discuss how networking, when done through authentic community-building rather than traditional transactional approaches, can rapidly scale a business. The conversation centers on the tangible and intangible benefits of entrepreneurial communities—especially for women—and offers actionable advice for maximizing networking events even if you are shy, new, or nervous. The tone is candid, supportive, and energizing, with plenty of real-life anecdotes and practical tips.

Key Discussion Points & Insights:

1. The Accidental Conference Commitment: Social Proof & Fast Decisions

• 00:00-01:55 Jenna recounts impulsively buying a ticket to a women's conference after seeing a respected entrepreneur do so on Instagram, illustrating the power of social media and personal recommendations in decision-making.
  • "Sometimes when you know, you know, when the vibe vibes, the vibe vibes." — Jenna (00:44)
• Christina is introduced as the co-founder of The Social Snippet and Hype Up Women, and recognized as the event organizer behind the conference Jenna is attending.

2. Building Community for Women Entrepreneurs: Why, How, and Impact

• 03:42-05:05 Christina tells the backstory of High Vibe Women:
  • High Vibe Women grew out of a gap in the Canadian entrepreneurial space for women-focused networking.
  • Began as “pop up dinners” and quickly scaled into large, city-based events (from 80 people to expected 200 in March 2026).
  • The organization's mission: Help women grow their businesses through meaningful connections—"We've never run an ad. Our business is entirely referral based." (04:41)
• The events facilitate significant business growth, often yielding six-figure+ results simply from the relationships formed.

“It’s about the people you’re gonna be sitting with… I have made like hundreds of thousands of dollars when I have my women events. I have sat next to somebody and they changed the direction of my business.” — Christina (06:33)

3. Why Community Outranks "Networking" as a Growth Engine

• 05:05-07:38 Jenna reflects on losing her big-city network after moving to rural Manitoba and the surprising emotional and business void that created.
  • Community is more than just client acquisition—it's about support, inspiration, and shared ambition.
  • Christina adds that events focus on facilitating genuine relationships, not just stage presentations or surface-level mixers.
  • The value: “I couldn’t see what I wanted to be around me.” — Christina (07:14)
    [Memorable quote about seeking out environments that help you grow even when it feels scary]

4. Mindset & Money: The Importance of Being Inspired by Peers

• 07:45-11:05: Discussion around being “the greenest person in the room” and why that exposure fosters exponential growth.
  • Jenna and Christina share stories about how seeing what’s possible (through others charging more or running larger businesses) gave them permission to level up.
  • Raising prices, changing deliverables, and evolving mindsets happen most quickly in inspiring company.

"There are people that when I hang out with them, I make more money because of their energy." — Jenna (08:38)
"If she can make this much money, it's possible for me too." — Christina (08:48)

5. Peer Connections: The Power of Industry Friendships

• 11:05-12:22
  • Christina and Jenna recall moments when industry colleagues (even direct competitors) became catalysts for their own growth, e.g., learning new pricing strategies and creating mastermind groups.
  • Peer-to-peer learning creates a sense of possibility, furthering both confidence and ambition.

"You need some proof. But I think those peer-to-peer connections are exactly it and exactly what you need." — Christina (12:16)

6. Networking Events: Making the Most Out of the Room

• 12:22-15:51 Jenna shares practical tips from her own experience at Alt Summit and passes along advice from a friend: skip some sessions, focus on conversations, and treat the real value as the “between the sessions” connections.
• Christina agrees, sharing:
  • Focus on meeting just one or two people intentionally; don’t pressure yourself to “work the room.”
  • Support: Organizers can match you with “event buddies” if you reach out in advance.
  • Approach with a service mindset: Instead of thinking “what can this person do for me?”, ask “what can I do for them?”
  • Favorite networking questions:
    • “What’s a win for you right now?”
    • “What can I do to bring you closer to a goal you have?”
    • “What do you need support on in your business right now?”
• Helping others builds longer-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships.

"If you go in with a service mind, that's how you get the most out of it." — Christina (15:32)

7. Giving Gets Results: The Right Way to Build Goodwill

• 16:11-16:46
  • Christina notes the long-term value in being helpful vs. constantly asking for favors.
  • A simple five-minute introduction can open big doors for someone and lead to powerful reciprocation.

"You get that reputation of asking all the time... but then the people who are of service, I will bend over backwards for." — Christina (16:13)

8. Who Is High Vibe Women For?

• 16:46-17:29
  • Open to all women entrepreneurs, whether they’re on day one or running eight-figure businesses.
  • For podcasting, social media, or general support in building community, Christina’s team helps people connect and grow.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• “I couldn’t see what I wanted to be around me.” — Christina (07:14)
• "Sometimes when you know, you know; when the vibe vibes, the vibe vibes." — Jenna (00:44)
• “Community is kind of like one of those buzzwords that I always wrote off right there with authentic. But... I took it for granted when I had it and didn't realize the value in having minds around you.” — Jenna (05:05)
• “Go in with a service mind.” — Christina (15:32)
• “If you go in being of service, you build amazing relationships that go past just that one day.” — Christina (15:49)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:00 — Jenna’s accidental conference decision and guest intro
• 03:42 — The birth of High Vibe Women and why it exists
• 06:16 — What makes community events actually powerful
• 07:14 — “I couldn’t see what I wanted to be around me.”
• 08:38 — Money mindset shifts through exposure to others
• 10:55 — How price increases and business models are learned in community
• 13:42 — Real talk: how to get the most out of networking events
• 15:32 — Service-first mentality in networking
• 16:46 — Christina on who should join High Vibe Women

Practical Tips from the Episode

• Seek rooms where you aren’t the “top dog”—this is where you’ll grow most.
• At networking events, aim for one real connection rather than spreading yourself thin.
• Don’t be afraid to DM people before an event, or to ask organizers for help meeting others.
• Start conversations by being of service: ask what the other person needs, and look for ways to help.
• Don’t tie event value only to speakers or sessions; “the magic happens at the tables and during downtime.”

Episode Links & Bonus

• Christina invites everyone interested in community, networking, or scaling a women-owned business to join High Vibe Women events.
• Promo code: PODCAST50 for $50 off the March 2026 event (17:36).

For those who haven't listened:
This episode is a motivational, practical playbook for anyone tired of traditional "networking" and ready to surround themselves with people who get it, push them higher, and remind them what's possible. You'll leave with clear next steps and a renewed sense of what community-driven business actually looks like.