I would also like to find out how I can find “who the right people” to know are, where they can be found, and how I can approach them? This last year as a college student I have been trying to network with people I know , but I could always use some extra advice or tips. I would really appreciate that!

There is a story out there about two guys who hopped on a horse and spread a message. One was named Paul Revere. Most of us have heard of him. The other guy nobody remembers. The reason Paul Revere is remembered is because he was connected. He had credible friends and a valuable network. When he rode through towns and said \”the british are coming\” he knew who to tell and who he could count on. His network was tight. The other dude rode up a different town, but had no network. Nobody listened to him (especially in the middle of the night) and the British walked all up and down that route unimpeded. Revere was able to muster up the troops, protect their towns, save lives, and become a hero…

The power of networks in the 1770s hold true today…

- Some body who is not afraid to go to jail!

Kat Williams needed one of these when he visitied NYC last year!

The exposure you received at CNN is key. With each little success in this area, you gain a bit more confidence to help with the next step. You then realize, like you said, the people on the other end are simply people. They have the same anxieties, hang-ups, and fears that all of us have (some more so); we need not fear their status.

For those who struggle to accept assistance from others, it’s paramount that you slowly let others benefit from your gifts. Let someone share your space even if you think that you are the dominant one in that relationship. If you open yourself to them, you will see that everyone has strategic advantages that they can share. Their talents aren’t yours and yours aren’t theirs. You both will benefit from knowing each other.

It took a while for me to get to the point I am now: I have nothing to lose and everything to gain. So why not? Now, I pick up the phone and can get things done. I am not shy about that anymore, I’m like: SO WHAT?! They eat and sleep like I do. Everybody wants value and solutions you just have to know how to give it to them.

I look at all relationships through my PR/Media lenses to see in which ways I can use my abilities and influences to help someone to reach their goals and vice versa. To me, most people don’t know how to appropriately position themsleves to be near those people who have the skills or character assets that can help them.

It’s not about using people, if you have the sincere desire to surround yourself with the best of the best for the main purpose of being the best you can be. For me, if you are a positive or creative force who is adding to, not detracting from, the world then I make a point to connect with you in a natural way. The connection may not come the moment I decide to connect, however with patience and persistence, it does come. The connection also may not yield benefits immediately, however I know I’m better by having the connection in general.

A valuable aspect about connecting with people who can add to your life, is you being willing to be vulnerable. You must be willing to reach out or make contact even if you are not sure you will get a timely response. You do your part to position yourself and the rest falls into place.

I have no one to speak on my behalf and I feel like I’m held back because of it. All this talent and charm and personality and the energy is going to waste because I am a free spirit who does what she will and is demanding. Like…if you don’t show that you NEED ppl and can strike out on your own, it seems that they don’t want to deal with you (me).

Ahh…Still figuring it out though. I tell you what- I do PLAN to be that helping hand to many others, the same thing I always wished I had.

Thank you.