298 How to Make and Keep Friends with Dr. Marisa G. Franco

<p>This week, I interview Dr. Marisa G Franco. She's an enlightening psychologist and national speaker, Dr. Franco is known for digesting and communicating science in ways that resonate deeply enough with people to change their lives. She works as a professor at The University of Maryland, and she's the author of the NY Times best-selling book Platonic: How The Science of Attachment Can Help You Make—and Keep—Friends. She writes about friendship for Psychology Today and has been a featured connection expert for major publications like The New York Times, The Telegraph, and Vice. She speaks on belonging at corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and universities across the country.</p><p>We discuss:</p><ul><li>Why friendships don't just happen organically</li><li>Beating your personal fear of rejection.</li><li>Why belonging is at the root of a real friendship.</li></ul><br/><p>But first, I want to tell you about an upcoming women's summit I'll be co-hosting. It's the Fall Women's Summit on Oct 27, 2022, from 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM in Albuquerque</p><p>Event link</p><p><a href="https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/event/167871/2022/2022-fall-womens-summit" target="_blank">https://www.bizjournals.com/albuquerque/event/167871/2022/2022-fall-womens-summit</a></p><p>First, we will hear a keynote address from Jen Paul Schroer, Cabinet Secretary for the NM Department of Tourism.</p><p>Then I will share the Well Woman Life® Framework - a combined strategic and "heart centered" approach to leadership. Aspiring women leaders as well as seasoned pros can use this to identify their challenges and discover tools to overcome them.</p><p>We will host roundtable discussions that relate directly to the Well Women Life® Framework immediately following where you'll learn new skills/tools and connect with other businesswomen.</p><p>PROGRAM</p><p>8:00-8:30a Registration and Networking</p><p>8:30a Welcome</p><p>8:35-8:55a Keynote: Jen Paul Schroer, Cabinet Secretary for NM Department of Tourism</p><p>9:00-9:20a Well Woman Life®