Conversations to Connect - Let’s Get Real - Exceptional Connections

Cyndi ONeill-Dady
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Are you ready to attract raving fans, create powerful advocates, and make truly exceptional connections? Cyndi O’Neill-Dady is the Founder and Chief Connector of Exceptional Connections®, a thriving community she launched in 2009 to cultivate authentic relationships and meaningful collaboration among business professionals. With over 19 years of experience as a Business Relationship Marketing Strategist, Cyndi has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs and leaders to deepen trust, expand their networks, and create lasting impact through genuine human connection. As host of the Conversations to Connect – Let’s Get Real – Exceptional Connections Podcast, Cyndi welcomes exceptional guests who share stories, insights, and strategies to inspire others to connect with purpose and lead with heart—because every encounter holds the power to change the course of your life. We invite you to also visit ExceptionalConnections.com, or contact Cyndi ONeill-Dady at cyndi@exceptionalconnections.com to learn more. Don't forget to Subscribe to our Exceptional Connections® YouTube Channel, and check out our Exceptional Connections Facebook events and posts. 

  1. 13h ago

    55| Heart Behind the Daily Hustle of Champions featuring Brenda Reiss

    The Heart Behind the Daily Hustle of Champions™ | Virtual Wisdom Circle – Featuring Brenda Reiss. Welcome to a powerful new offering from Exceptional Connections®—the Virtual Wisdom Circle: The Heart Behind the Daily Hustle of Champions™. This monthly experience, held every third Monday, is designed to spotlight the heart, purpose, and intentional practices that fuel the success of today’s Champion Connectors. This is a nurturing, relationship-centered space where authentic stories are shared, practical wisdom is exchanged, and meaningful connections are cultivated. Each month, a featured Champion reveals the deeper story behind their work—what drives them, the values guiding their leadership, and the daily habits that sustain long-term success. Our featured Champion Connector this month is Brenda Reiss. Brenda Reiss is a Forgiveness and Emotional Freedom Coach, keynote speaker, 2-time author, and host of the Forgive Yourself Podcast. Through a compassionate and practical approach, she helps people release self-doubt, navigate difficult emotions, and build stronger relationships. Drawing from her own journey of transformation, Brenda guides individuals to develop greater clarity, confidence, and self-trust in both their personal and professional lives. Success isn't just about what we do—it's about who we become along the journey. Our complimentary Virtual Wisdom Circle was created to spotlight the heart, purpose, and daily practices that fuel the success of our Champion Connectors. Each month, you'll hear authentic stories, practical wisdom, and meaningful insights that you can immediately apply to your own personal and professional life. Our goal isn't perfection—it's authenticity. When we openly share our stories, challenges, lessons, and victories, we create a nurturing environment where others feel seen, encouraged, inspired, and empowered to grow. You’ll leave inspired, encouraged, and equipped with practical insights you can apply immediately—in business and in life as she shares her passion for wellness from the inside out. To learn more, go to:  www.brendareisscoaching.com  Contact Brenda at: brenda@brendareisscoaching.com  To learn more about Exceptional Connections®, visit ExceptionalConnections.com or connect with Founder & Chief Connector Cyndi O’Neill-Dady at cyndi@exceptionalconnections.com

  2. 6d ago

    54| Profit and Play: Balancing Both with guest Molly Klipp

    Profit and Play: Balancing Both with guest Molly Klipp Can you build a profitable business and still make time for the life you want? In this episode of Conversations to Connect—Let’s Get Real, powered by Exceptional Connections®, host Cyndi ONeill-Dady welcomes entrepreneur and permanent makeup educator and Business Beauty Founder Molly Klipp, CPCP, to discuss Profit and Play: Balancing Both. Molly shares three practical areas to plan for: your time, your systems, and your buckets of money. Together, Cyndi and Molly explore how intentional choices can help business owners simplify daily work, strengthen profitability, and make room for family, travel, and the things they love. Molly is the owner of Carefree Beauty Permanent Makeup in Washington. She has practiced permanent cosmetics for more than a decade, specializing in permanent eyebrows, eyeliner, lips, and scalp micropigmentation. She also teaches a 100-hour fundamentals course that helps new artists develop their skills and start their businesses. Before entering the permanent makeup industry, Molly spent 30 years running a multimillion-dollar cosmetics franchise and teaching thousands of women how to build their businesses. In this conversation, you’ll discover: Why your time is your life—and how to decide what you want it to look like How business systems can simplify your work and make your business more marketable How “buckets of money” can support greater financial freedom What do you want your life and business to look like? Molly’s invitation is to make a plan—and get busy building it. Learn more about Molly and Carefree Beauty: https://www.carefree-beauty.com beautybusinessmastery.com Contact Molly:  molly@beautybusinessmastery.com   Learn more about Exceptional Connections®: https://www.exceptionalconnections.com Contact Cyndi ONeill-Dady, Founder and Chief Connector: cyndi@exceptionalconnections.com

  3. Sep 22

    53| The Profit of Kindness: How to Influence Others, Establish Trust, and Build Lasting Business Relationships with guest Jill Lubin

    The Profit of Kindness: Build Trust, Influence Others and Create Lasting Business Relationships with Jill Lublin What if kindness were more than a personal value? What if it became one of your most powerful strategies for building trust, increasing influence, attracting opportunities, and achieving sustainable business success? In this episode of Conversations to Connect—Let’s Get Real®, powered by Exceptional Connections®, host Cyndi O’Neill-Dady welcomes world-renowned publicity expert, international speaker, and four-time bestselling author Jill Lublin for an inspiring conversation about The Profit of Kindness. A media expert for more than 25 years, Jill has made thousands of stage appearances alongside celebrated leaders such as Tony Robbins, Jack Canfield, and Barbara Corcoran. She has helped more than 100,000 clients apply her signature publicity formulas to gain media attention, increase marketplace visibility, generate qualified leads, and boost sales. Jill also shares these proven strategies through her Publicity Breakthrough Bootcamp and monthly Kindness Circles. During this insightful conversation, Jill reveals how making kindness a primary goal can transform the way we communicate, collaborate, lead, and build relationships. By shifting the focus from simply “winning” to giving, serving, and creating mutually beneficial outcomes, entrepreneurs and business leaders can establish credibility, strengthen trust, and develop meaningful professional relationships that produce lasting results. In this episode, you’ll discover how to: Build trust-based personal and professional relationships Communicate with greater kindness, integrity, and influence Create collaborative, mutually beneficial business connections Strengthen teamwork and interpersonal effectiveness Establish credibility with clients, colleagues, and potential partners Turn authentic relationship-building into new opportunities Use kindness as a practical business and leadership advantage Increase your visibility, influence, and long-term success Whether you are an entrepreneur, business owner, speaker, consultant, or community leader, this conversation will help you understand why kindness is not a weakness—it is a powerful catalyst for connection, collaboration, visibility, profitability, and meaningful impact. When we focus on helping others succeed, we create the trust and goodwill that allow everyone to win. Connect with Jill Lublin: Visit JillLublin.com Email: Support@JillLublin.com Powered by Exceptional Connections® Where authentic relationships, intentional conversations, and meaningful connections lead to powerful business growth and lasting impact. Learn more at ExceptionalConnections.com, or contact Exceptional Connections® Founder and Chief Connector Cyndi O’Neill-Dady at cyndi@exceptionalconnections.com

  4. Sep 15

    52| 7 Levels of Emotional Resilience with guest Rosie Gremmert

    The 7 Levels of Emotional Resilience with Rosie Gremmert What does it take to move beyond emotional burnout, numbness, grief, and overwhelm—and develop lasting emotional resilience? In this episode of Conversations to Connect—Let’s Get Real®, powered by Exceptional Connections®, host Cyndi O’Neill-Dady welcomes Rosie Gremmert, a Master Transformation Coach, for an insightful conversation about the seven levels of emotional resilience and how to create long-term, self-sustainable emotional well-being. Rosie combines holistic health foundations with her training in grief support, essential oil therapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), and other healing modalities to help people understand and navigate their emotions. Her approach empowers individuals to recognize what they are feeling, understand why they are feeling it, determine what to do next, and communicate their emotions more effectively. With 23 years of experience providing in-home respite and hospice care—and nearly three decades as a successful entrepreneur—Rosie brings compassion, wisdom, and practical guidance to emotional healing and personal transformation. She is also a wife, mom, and grandma living in Cedar Hills, Utah. In this conversation, you’ll discover how to: Recognize and name what you are feeling Understand why those emotions are surfacing Respond to difficult emotions with greater clarity Communicate your feelings in healthy, constructive ways Move beyond emotional burnout, numbness, and overwhelm Build sustainable emotional resilience Create greater emotional awareness, healing, and personal empowerment Whether you are navigating grief, stress, caregiving, life transitions, or emotional exhaustion, this conversation offers valuable insights to help you strengthen your emotional resilience and move forward with greater confidence. Connect with Rosie Gremmert: hello@rosiegremmert.com Powered by Exceptional Connections® Where authentic relationships, intentional conversations, and meaningful connections lead to powerful business growth and lasting impact. Learn more at ExceptionalConnections.com, or contact Exceptional Connections® Founder and Chief Connector Cyndi O’Neill-Dady at cyndi@exceptionalconnections.com

  5. Sep 8

    51| What Are You Waiting For? How to Turn Your Story into a Mission, Movement, and Legacy with guest Ginine Emily Smith

    What Are You Waiting For? How to Turn Your Story into a Mission, Movement, & Legacy. What if the story you’ve been hiding, minimizing, or trying to move beyond is actually the key to your greatest purpose and impact? On this powerful episode of Conversations to Connect—Let’s Get Real®, host Cyndi O’Neill-Dady welcomes Ginine Emily Smith for an honest and inspiring conversation about reclaiming your voice, owning your story, and transforming life’s most difficult experiences into a mission, movement, and meaningful legacy. Ginine Emily Smith is a global influencer, bestselling author, award-winning songwriter, television and top 3% podcast host, and founder of the B.A.D.D.A.S.S. Lioness™ movement. A master of reinvention, Ginine has transformed extraordinary life challenges into a global mission of helping women, leaders, entrepreneurs, and change-makers move beyond survival, rediscover their authentic identity, and create meaningful impact. Through Hearts In Sync Productions, speaking, music, media platforms, transformational experiences, and her signature RISE Framework™, Ginine empowers people to turn their stories into movements, their messages into influence, and their purpose into legacy. Her signature message is both a challenge and an invitation: “If you don’t own your story, your story will own you.” Your story is more than a collection of past experiences. It is one of the most powerful tools you possess to inspire others, build authentic connections, influence change, and move people to action. In this episode, Ginine shares practical wisdom for communicating your personal story with authenticity, emotion, and purpose—so your message becomes memorable, meaningful, and capable of serving others. You’ll discover how to stop defining yourself by your wounds, failures, titles, or circumstances and begin reconnecting with the person you were created to be. In This Conversation, You’ll Discover How To: Reclaim who you were before life told you who to be. Fearlessness begins when you remember your inherent worth and reconnect with your authentic identity. Tell your story in a way that moves people. Learn how authenticity, vulnerability, emotion, and purpose can transform your experiences into a message that inspires action. Turn your story into a mission—not merely a memory. Your story can become a message, book, business, stage, podcast, ministry, movement, or legacy that serves others. Move from surviving to creating meaningful impact. Discover how your greatest challenges can become a source of purpose, transformation, leadership, and hope. Stop waiting to pursue the life and mission calling you forward. The question isn’t whether you’re capable. The question is: What are you waiting for? This episode is for anyone ready to move beyond fear, self-doubt, limiting beliefs, and past adversity to embrace courageous storytelling, personal reinvention, authentic leadership, purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and lasting impact. You don’t have to wait until your story feels perfect, polished, or complete. Healing begins when we stop hiding and start sharing—and your willingness to own your voice may give someone else permission to reclaim theirs. Connect with Ginine Emily Smith Website: BaddassLioness.com Email: ginineemily22@gmail.com Powered by Exceptional Connections® Where authentic relationships, intentional conversations, and meaningful connections lead to powerful business growth and lasting impact. Learn more at ExceptionalConnections.com, or contact Exceptional Connections® Founder and Chief Connector Cyndi O’Neill-Dady at cyndi@exceptionalconnections.com.

  6. Sep 1

    50| Networking Secret Sauce: Building Relationships That Last with guest Cyndi ONeill-Dady hosted by Julie Hutton

    Networking Secret Sauce: Building Relationships That Last Julie Hutton Interviews Cyndi O’Neill-Dady Our Conversation to Connect is a little different today—we’re flipping the script! Joining us as transformational coach, retreat leader, and podcast host Julie Hutton from Sacramento, California, steps into the host’s chair to interview Cyndi O’Neill-Dady, Founder and Chief Connector of Exceptional Connections®. Julie is devoted to helping people create success—and a life—that feels meaningful, peaceful, and truly worth living. With nearly four decades of experience in coaching, counseling, real estate, personal growth, and retreat leadership, she brings grounded wisdom, practical insight, emotional depth, and spiritual perspective to every conversation. Through her private three-day intensive retreats, Julie helps clients gain clarity, find encouragement, and reconnect with the most authentic and aligned version of themselves. In this heartfelt conversation, Julie invites Cyndi to reveal her Networking Secret Sauce—the relationship-building principles she has practiced since founding Exceptional Connections® in 2009. Cyndi shares why successful networking isn’t measured by the number of business cards we collect, contacts we add, or social media connections we accumulate. It is shaped by the quality of the relationships we cultivate—and by how people feel after spending time with us. Do they feel seen, heard, valued, and appreciated? Do they sense that we are genuinely interested in them—or merely interested in what they can do for us? Cyndi reveals her three essential ingredients for building relationships that last: Hold every relationship as sacred Make five deposits for every withdrawal Remember that integrity, trust, and authenticity are king Discover what it means to value people before opportunities, treat every relationship with genuine respect and care, and move beyond transactional networking. Learn how the five-to-one relationship principle can help you build relational equity through encouragement, thoughtful introductions, referrals, resources, celebration, and consistent support—without keeping score or expecting something in return. Cyndi also explains why relationships may begin with a conversation, but they last because of trust. Integrity is demonstrated by doing what we say we will do. Trust grows through consistency, reliability, confidentiality, and follow-through. Authenticity allows people to connect with the genuine person behind the professional title. Cyndi’s challenge: Choose one relationship to intentionally nurture this week. Reach out without asking for anything. Offer encouragement, make a thoughtful introduction, follow through on a promise, or simply let someone know they matter. The secret sauce of networking isn’t found in the perfect pitch. It’s found in how we consistently treat people. Value people before opportunities. Give more than you ask. Be trustworthy, consistent, and authentically you. Because one meaningful conversation, generous contribution, or unexpected connection truly can change the course of a life. To learn more about Julie Hutton: JulieHuttonCoaching.com To contact Julie Hutton: Julie@JulieHutton.com Learn More About Exceptional Connections® Exceptional Connections® is a relationship-centered business networking community dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners build empowering relationships through intentional networking, authentic communication, collaboration, and community—where everyone is Seen, Heard, Valued & Witnessed.   Founded by Cyndi O'Neill-Dady, Exceptional Connections believes that meaningful relationships are the foundation of lasting business success and personal fulfillment. To learn more: ExceptionalConnections.com To contact Cyndi ONeill-Dady: cyndi@exceptionalconnections.com

  7. Aug 25

    49| Heart Behind the Daily Hustle of Champions featuring Marlee Huber

    The Heart Behind the Daily Hustle of Champions™ | Virtual Wisdom Circle – Featuring Marlee Huber. Welcome to a powerful new offering from Exceptional Connections®—the Virtual Wisdom Circle: The Heart Behind the Daily Hustle of Champions™. This monthly experience, held every third Monday, is designed to spotlight the heart, purpose, and intentional practices that fuel the success of today’s Champion Connectors. This is a nurturing, relationship-centered space where authentic stories are shared, practical wisdom is exchanged, and meaningful connections are cultivated. Each month, a featured Champion reveals the deeper story behind their work—what drives them, the values guiding their leadership, and the daily habits that sustain long-term success. Our featured Champion Connector this month is Marlee Huber. Marlee is a coach, speaker, and author of ‘A Tale of Two Wagons: A Life of Resounding Joy (How one Families Love Affair with Jesus Can Be Your Family’s Storyline too.  A once-upon-a-time librarian, she has treasured her grandfather’s words for a lifetime.  Safeguarding old memories is what she does. Loved ones have begged for this story to be put into print, but preserving one family’s legacy is not enough. Marlee’s passion is to show you how to uncover the silver cord of destiny revealed through your family’s narrative.  She helps you identify the treasure of your unique identity because your story is too important to lose. Success isn't just about what we do—it's about who we become along the journey. Our complimentary Virtual Wisdom Circle was created to spotlight the heart, purpose, and daily practices that fuel the success of our Champion Connectors. Each month, you'll hear authentic stories, practical wisdom, and meaningful insights that you can immediately apply to your own personal and professional life. Our goal isn't perfection—it's authenticity. When we openly share our stories, challenges, lessons, and victories, we create a nurturing environment where others feel seen, encouraged, inspired, and empowered to grow. You’ll leave inspired, encouraged, and equipped with practical insights you can apply immediately—in business and in life as she shares her passion for wellness from the inside out. To Learn More: RadiantLifeMapping.com Contact:  Marlee@MarleeHuber.com  To learn more about Exceptional Connections®, visit ExceptionalConnections.com or connect with Founder & Chief Connector Cyndi O’Neill-Dady at cyndi@exceptionalconnections.com

  8. Aug 18

    48| Making the Most of Difficult Situations: Thriving Through Changing Economy, Changing Times with guest Debbie Page

    Making the Most of Difficult Situations: Thriving Through Changing Economy, Changing Times with Debbie Page How do successful entrepreneurs continue to grow when the economy shifts, uncertainty rises, and business feels unpredictable? The answer isn't working harder—it's building a business that is resilient, profitable, and intentionally designed to thrive in any market. Join Cyndi O'Neill-Dady, Founder & Chief Connector of Exceptional Connections®, as she welcomes internationally recognized entrepreneur, business coach, profitability mentor, and leading authority on cash flow for women in business, Debbie Page, for an empowering episode of Conversation to Connect – Let's Get Real®. In this timely and practical conversation, Debbie shares proven strategies to help entrepreneurs navigate economic uncertainty, strengthen cash flow, generate consistent revenue, and create sustainable business growth—without burnout. Whether you're experiencing slower sales, changing market conditions, or simply looking to build a stronger foundation for your business, this episode offers practical tools you can begin implementing immediately. With more than two decades of experience helping women entrepreneurs build profitable businesses, Debbie has acquired, scaled, and successfully sold two companies of her own. Her passion for helping business owners achieve financial confidence has earned her an international reputation as one of today's foremost experts in business profitability, systems, accountability, and execution. Known for her practical, no-fluff coaching style, Debbie empowers entrepreneurs to stop spinning their wheels and start focusing on the activities that consistently produce results. She believes that creating a resilient business doesn't require working longer hours—it requires working smarter with intentional systems, meaningful client relationships, and consistent action. Outside of business, Debbie is the proud pet parent of "The Muppets"—Buster, a retired K9 and 9-year-old Black Labrador, and Walter, her energetic one-year-old Black Labrador. In This Episode You'll Discover: How to build a resilient business during changing economic conditions. The three essential elements that consistently generate revenue. Why many entrepreneurs feel busy but aren't making meaningful progress. How to stop spinning your wheels and gain real business traction. The power of creating intentional client touchpoints that increase loyalty and referrals. Why profitability—not just sales—is the true measure of business success. Simple systems that create sustainable, scalable growth. How investing just 30 minutes each week can significantly strengthen your business. Key Takeaways Turn Challenges into Opportunities Economic uncertainty doesn't have to derail your business. Learn how to shift your mindset and respond strategically to difficult situations with confidence, clarity, and resilience. Focus on Revenue-Producing Activities Not every task grows your business. Debbie reveals the three core activities that consistently generate income so you can prioritize what matters most. Build Stronger Client Relationships Your current clients are your greatest asset. Discover how a thoughtful touchpoint strategy builds trust, increases retention, generates referrals, and creates lifelong customer loyalty. Create Sustainable Profitability Revenue is important—but profit is essential. Learn practical strategies to improve cash flow, strengthen financial stability, and build a business that supports the life you truly want. Small Consistent Actions Create Big Results You don't need endless hours to grow your business. Debbie demonstrates how dedicating just 30 focused minutes each week can create remarkable long-term momentum. Whether you're an entrepreneur, consultant, coach, speaker, small business owner, or professional navigating today's rapidly changing marketplace, this episode will inspire you to lead with confidence, strengthen your financial foundation, and build a business that flourishes in every season. Connect with Debbie Page 🌐 Website: www.DebbiePage.com 📧 Email: Debbie@DebbiePage.com Learn more about Debbie's business coaching, profitability mentoring, cash flow strategies, and resources designed to help women entrepreneurs create financially successful, scalable businesses. Watch More Conversation to Connect Episodes Explore previous episodes of Conversation to Connect – Let's Get Real® featuring inspiring entrepreneurs, thought leaders, authors, and business experts sharing authentic conversations that strengthen relationships, leadership, business success, and personal growth. 🌐 https://www.exceptionalconnections.com/conversation-to-connect/# Learn More About Exceptional Connections® Exceptional Connections® is a relationship-centered business networking community dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, professionals, and business owners build empowering relationships through intentional networking, authentic communication, collaboration, and community—where everyone is Seen, Heard, Valued & Witnessed. Founded by Cyndi O'Neill-Dady, Exceptional Connections believes that meaningful relationships are the foundation of lasting business success and personal fulfillment. 🌐 ExceptionalConnections.com 📧 cyndi@exceptionalconnections.com

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Are you ready to attract raving fans, create powerful advocates, and make truly exceptional connections? Cyndi O’Neill-Dady is the Founder and Chief Connector of Exceptional Connections®, a thriving community she launched in 2009 to cultivate authentic relationships and meaningful collaboration among business professionals. With over 19 years of experience as a Business Relationship Marketing Strategist, Cyndi has guided hundreds of entrepreneurs and leaders to deepen trust, expand their networks, and create lasting impact through genuine human connection. As host of the Conversations to Connect – Let’s Get Real – Exceptional Connections Podcast, Cyndi welcomes exceptional guests who share stories, insights, and strategies to inspire others to connect with purpose and lead with heart—because every encounter holds the power to change the course of your life. We invite you to also visit ExceptionalConnections.com, or contact Cyndi ONeill-Dady at cyndi@exceptionalconnections.com to learn more. Don't forget to Subscribe to our Exceptional Connections® YouTube Channel, and check out our Exceptional Connections Facebook events and posts. 

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