In this episode of the Lead to Soar Podcast, Michelle Redfern speaks with Laura Ryan, founder and global Chair of Meat Business Women, about the commercial power of strategic networking.
Laura draws on her career across agriculture, marketing, sector strategy, and consultancy to explain how networks become a source of insight, influence, and long-term growth when they are built with intent. The conversation moves networking out of the realm of social niceties and squarely into business strategy.
The discussion explores:
What strategic networking actually looks like in practice
How industry-specific networks create commercial advantage
Why research, data, and clarity of ambition matter in strategy
How women can invest in networks that support influence and outcomes
This episode is for women who want to build credibility, shape their industry, and leverage relationships for business and sector-wide impact.
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