S2 E16: Your Network is Your Net Worth - Networking For Creatives (Without The Cringe)
From Show Biz Pod by Carissa Ferguson & Emma Claire Dykes
February 25, 2026 · 17 min
About this episode
Carissa and Emma Claire discuss how to network authentically and build genuine relationships in creative fields.
Does networking HAVE to give you the ick? In this episode, Carissa and Emma Claire break down how to network outside your comfort zone by building genuine relationships. If you’ve ever found it hard to bridge the gap of relationship-building in a public setting, this is the episode for you! What We Talked About How most creative jobs are passed through relationships instead of job boards The difference between networking and building real community How to stay top of mind without being annoying or transactional Sending “one scary email a day” and why rejection isn’t the worst outcome The power of genuine compliments, handwritten thank-you notes, and thoughtful follow-up How being a connector and hype person for others builds long-term reciprocity Links & Resources: Show Biz Pod newsletter: The Direct Deposit Be a guest on our show! Connect With Us: Instagram: @showbiz.pod TikTok: @showbiz.pod Website: www.showbizpod.com
People in this episode
Hosts: Carissa, Emma Claire
Topics covered
- networking
- creatives
- relationship-building
- community
- self-improvement
Keywords
- genuine relationships
- public settings
- creative jobs
- community building
- reciprocity
Mentioned in this episode
Products: handwritten thank-you notes, one scary email a day
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