What if networking was not about business cards or selling, but about making people feel seen?

In this solo episode of the Why Not Today podcast, Leslie Kane shares the personal story that shaped her passion for community, connection, and courageous relationships. From her father’s role in founding the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce to the lessons he taught about responsibility, integrity, and legacy, Leslie reveals why real networking is not transactional, it is relational.

She explores the concept of mattering and the difference between belonging and truly feeling valued. Through powerful stories, including the starfish metaphor and real-life moments of connection, Leslie shows how small, intentional relationships can create lasting impact in business and life.

If networking has ever felt awkward, overwhelming, or unclear, this episode will shift your perspective and give you a new way to build authentic relationships, grow trust, and strengthen community.

Key highlights from this episode include:

• Why networking is really about connection, not contacts, and how authentic relationships build trust and opportunity • The difference between belonging and mattering and why feeling valued changes how people show up in life and business • The starfish story and how small acts of connection can create meaningful impact

To help you put these ideas into action, Leslie created a free worksheet called Networking Without Awkwardness. It is designed to help you shift from selling to connecting and build know, like, and trust in a natural, confident way.

Download the worksheet here: https://vipelnk.com/1tlszq1

As you listen, think about one person you could encourage, connect, or support this week. Real community is built one relationship at a time. You do not have to change the world. You just have to change someone’s world.

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What if the reason you feel overwhelmed is not a lack of motivation but a lack of structure?

In this solo episode of Why Not Today, Leslie Kane explores the science behind time blocking, focus, and boundaries. She shares real stories, brain based insights, and practical tools like the weekly plan sheet and the six most important things list to help you reclaim your time with clarity and courage.

You will discover why tasks expand to fill available time, how decision fatigue drains your energy, and why structure actually creates more freedom rather than less. Whether you are running a business, managing a side hustle, or balancing life responsibilities, this episode will help you move from chaos to calm and from busy to intentional.

You do not need more time. You need clearer intention with the time you already have.

Key Highlights

• Why productivity is not about willpower but about reducing decisions • The difference between scattered time and focused time and why it matters • How weekly planning and daily priorities create momentum and reduce guilt

Download the weekly plan sheet and the six most important things list mentioned in this episode and start creating intentional focus in your week. Click here for your Planning Tools - https://vipelnk.com/9uv8llg.

Share this episode with someone who feels busy but stuck and invite them to ask the question, Why not today?

Starting Systems: How to Make Taking Action Easier Today with Leslie Kane

Why does starting feel so hard even when you really care?

In this solo episode of the Why Not Today? podcast, Leslie Kane shares a powerful reframe that shifts how we think about motivation, habits, and growth. Instead of pushing harder or waiting to feel ready, Leslie explains why systems not willpower are what make starting easier.

Through personal stories from more than 30 years in business and personal growth, Leslie introduces the idea of a Bug List. This simple awareness tool helps you notice what is slowing you down so you can design support instead of self criticism. From whiteboards and routines to kitchen organization and daily habits, this episode shows how small systems remove friction and turn intention into action.

If you have ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with yourself for not starting sooner, this episode is your reminder that nothing is wrong with you. Something just needs support.

Key Highlights

• Why starting is usually a friction problem not a motivation problem • How noticing what is bugging you becomes the foundation for better systems • Real life examples of simple systems that make daily action easier

Download the free Why Not Today Bug List worksheet and choose one small thing you can make easier this week. 👉 https://vipelnk.com/563j1g9

Then ask yourself one simple question. Why Not Today?

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Connect with Leslie at leslie@whynottodaymovement.com

- Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/courageouswomenentrepreneurs

- Instagram - www.instagram.com/whynottodaymovement

- LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/leslie-kane-3825222

- YouTube - www.youtube.com/@whynottodaymovement

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