2. The Power of Improv, Connection & Community with Melissa Ferraro

19/03/2025 32 min

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Welcome to the Not Perfect Networking Podcast! Today is an exciting day—our official launch episode!  I’m your host, Zoe Weisberg Coady, and while I’ll admit I’m a little nervous, this podcast isn’t about perfection—it’s about real conversations, meaningful connections, and the power of networking.For our very first episode, I’m joined by my friend, Melissa Ferraro. Mel is a versatile artist, educator, and improv performer based in NYC. She has built an incredible, layered, and diverse community around her, and today, she shares how she did it.In this episode:How improv is more than just comedy—it’s a tool for life and businessThe transformative power of networking and personal connectionsOvercoming the fear of rejection and reframing networking as an opportunityHow improv is being used in corporate training, public speaking, and even Parkinson’s therapySimple mindset shifts that can make networking feel natural and funConnect with Mel:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melfro28/Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoe-weisberg-coady-57aab37/

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