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In this episode of Creating the Vision, I speak with Emily Siegel, a friendship mentor and podcast host, who shares her journey in establishing and supporting a community of motivated moms, conveying her belief that moms don't have to face motherhood alone. She guides busy moms on creating supportive circles of friends through auditing existing connections, managing expectations, and being intentional about the types of friendships that bring value to their lives. She also shares her 2022 goal of weekly podcast episodes and her overall mission of strengthening existing relationships. We talk about: 0:00 Intro 1:50 How moving can uproot your friendships 04:59 The Impact of Moving and Starting Over 07:36 The Parallels Between Goal Setting and Friendships 10:06 The Concept of 'Friendship Audit 18:26 Understanding the Term 'Best Friend' 23:02 The Joy of Introducing Friends to Each Other 25:09 Starting Conversations at the Playground 25:33 Getting Contact Information from New Acquaintances 27:23 The Importance of Consistency in Building Relationships 27:56 Overcoming Overthinking in Friendship & Knowing When to Let Go of a Potential Friendship 29:48 Turning Awkward Moments into Friendship Bonds 34:11 Advice for those Unable to make Close Connections 40:51 The Importance of Visioning in Friendships 42:39 Her 'do the dang thing' goal Connect with Emily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconnectedmomlife/ https://theconnectedmomlife.com/ Connect with me Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariamaldonadosmith/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/confessionsofacorporatemom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-maldonado-smith-a506805/ Website: https://mmsconsultingfirm.com/