Grand Connection Podcast

What shifts when networking stops being about visibility and starts becoming about genuine connection? Susan Jarema sits down with Frank Agin to explore why referrals often feel inconsistent, even for those doing everything “right.” The conversation centers on the Collaborate stage of the Connect, Create, Collaborate framework, where relationships begin to translate into meaningful opportunities....

What happens when kindness becomes a consistent leadership practice rather than an occasional gesture? Susan Jarema and Michael Neece explore how kindness strengthens trust, builds psychological safety, and supports meaningful collaboration. Through shared insights, they highlight how small, intentional actions shape stronger relationships and more resilient teams. The conversation connects natura...

Awareness becomes more powerful when it can be accessed in real time rather than recognized after the fact. Susan Jarema and Rei McColley explore how brain network switching shapes everyday experiences, from moments of distraction to states of flow, and how simple practices can shift those patterns. Through the Mindful Minute, Rei McColley demonstrates how consistent, small moments of pause build...

What shifts when an entrepreneur decides to stop doing everything alone? The Grand Connection Podcast host Susan Jarema shares a clear and grounded approach to hiring a first virtual assistant, reframing delegation as a path toward more focused and meaningful work. Through a simple seven-step process, the conversation highlights how building the right support creates space for strategy, relationsh...

What begins to shift when business growth makes it clear that doing everything alone is no longer sustainable? Susan Jarema reflects on her conversations with Jessica Koch and explores how entrepreneurs can move from individual effort into shared leadership through intentional collaboration. Drawing on the Connect, Create, Collaborate framework, Susan Jarema highlights how meaningful connection wi...

Strong teams are built through clarity, shared purpose, and genuine care. Susan Jarema and Jessica Koch explore how entrepreneurs can move beyond task management to create a culture where virtual assistants and team members feel invested in the work they support. Jessica Koch shares practical ways to strengthen collaboration through clear goals, simple execution systems, and visible progress track...

Sustainable growth requires collaboration inside the business, not just outside it. In this conversation, Susan Jarema speaks with Jessica Koch about moving from doing everything alone to building structured, supportive teams. Jessica shares how hiring and training virtual assistants strengthens clarity, revenue, and internal culture. Through simple documentation practices and transparent leadersh...

What changes when leaders stop trying to perform on camera and instead focus on connection? Susan Jarema speaks with Laura Doman, on-camera confidence and executive presence coach, about the subtle shifts that build trust in virtual rooms. From camera placement and lighting to voice, mindset, and managing nerves, the conversation moves beyond technical tips into grounded leadership. Laura reframes...

Virtual networking doesn’t have to feel awkward, salesy, or forced—and when done right, it can lead to real relationships, trust, and meaningful collaboration. In this episode, Susan Jarema shares how to prepare for virtual networking so it actually works—by being intentional, present, and human. Drawing from years of experience building connections both online and in person, she introduces a simp...

Most people think they lack motivation - but what they’re really missing is clarity. In this episode of The Grand Connection , we explore why clarity is one of the most underrated forces behind trust, confidence, and meaningful collaboration. From mindset and systems to communication, identity, and community, you’ll hear real conversations and insights from our recent Grand Connection Mixer that r...

Collaboration isn’t about doing more—it’s about connecting better. In this episode, Susan is with podcasting powerhouse Michelle Abraham to break down what real collaboration looks like beyond the buzzwords. From podcast guesting and swaps to long-term partnerships that build trust, friendships, and sustainable revenue, this conversation reveals how intentional connection becomes a powerful growth...

Networking isn’t about collecting contacts—it’s about creating collaboration that compounds. In this episode, Steve Brossman together with Braden Ricketts breaks down how real connection turns conversations into partnerships, podcasts into profit, and frameworks into unforgettable influence. From the Four P’s of networking to building a bankable story, this conversation reveals why growth doesn’t...

Real collaboration doesn’t start with a pitch — it starts with awareness. In this episode of the Grand Connection Podcast, Susan explores how self-awareness becomes the foundation of trust, and how trust naturally leads to meaningful, values-aligned collaboration. Through the Connect–Create–Collaborate framework, this conversation reveals why real growth is built neighbor by neighbor — and why kin...

What if lasting change didn’t require willpower — but a rewiring of your brain? In Part 3 of The Neuroscience of Connection , let’s dives deep into the neuroscience of real, lasting transformation. Rei shares how brain network switching and self-mastery practices can dissolve stress, quiet inner criticism, and unlock calmer, more connected communication in every area of life. What You’ll Hear: How...

Your brain already knows how to access calm, clarity, and insight—you just need to switch networks. In this episode, Rei breaks down the science behind brain network switching and introduces the powerful Mindful Minute —a simple practice that can lower stress, boost immunity, and shift you into a state of flow in just sixty seconds. Joined by Jeff Ostroff, this conversation bridges neuroscience, m...

Connection isn’t about personality—it’s about how your brain works. In this episode, Rei McColley joins Jeff Ostroff to explore the brain science behind trust, rapport, and presence. Rei breaks down the three key brain networks that shape focus, imagination, and social connection, explains why simple actions like yawning and shared values build trust, and reveals what’s really happening in the bra...

If you’ve ever watched someone’s eyes glaze over during an introduction, this episode gives you a simple fix you can use today. Susan breaks down the Grand Intro, a clear, warm, memorable way to explain who you help, the transformation you create, and what makes you different, without over-explaining. You’ll also learn why brevity works from a brain-based attention standpoint, how to add a “grand...

What if the next big shift in your business starts with one tiny conversation? Susan and best selling author Kimberley Day explore how the Connect, Create, Collaborate framework transforms simple interactions into retreats, books and long term partnerships by replacing isolation with trust, clarity and community. You see how small moments of connection spark creativity, how collaboration helps aut...

If you feel like you’re running hard in your business but not getting anywhere, you’ll relate to Susan’s story of late nights with her daughter’s hamster Nibbles and how that moment sparked a shift toward connection instead of overwhelm. She shares the unexpected Grand Canyon moment in March 2020 that inspired the creation of Grand Connection and explains what collaboration truly is in a way that...

Welcome to the Grand Connection Podcast and a community built on connection, collaboration, and meaningful growth. Join Susan Jarema as she shares the core frameworks that guide the community, highlights the value of relationships in business, and invites listeners to join a supportive space where learning, inspiration, and partnership come together.