We’re excited to introduce @Brenda Ring Wood to the Business Leaders Network community. Brenda is the founder and owner of Becoming The Better You, a brand dedicated to helping individuals grow personally and professionally while stepping fully into their purpose. Her passion for transformation, leadership, and intentional growth aligns beautifully with our mission to build a community of values driven entrepreneurs who are committed to becoming better leaders in business and in life.

This is not another networking event. This is a high-level, in-person experience designed specifically for new BLN members who want to accelerate relationships, clarity, and momentum—fast. For a day and a half in the Washington, DC area, we’re bringing together a small group of new paying members for focused connection and real growth. You’ll build meaningful relationships, identify true referral partners, and dial in exactly how the BLN community can best support you and your business. We’ll work hands-on to lock in your vision, clarify your goals, sharpen your offers, and position your brand so you’re not just part of the community—you’re leveraging it. If you’re new to BLN within the past 30 days and want to skip the trial-and-error phase… If you value proximity, strategy, and relationships that actually move the needle… This is for you. Comment below BLN Impact for more details. Space is limited. This one will be intimate, intentional, and powerful.

We’re honored to welcome @Ann Ludington to the Business Leaders Network community. Ann brings decades of technical expertise, resilience, and a powerful perspective shaped by perseverance, curiosity, and grit. Her journey is a reminder that leadership is not just about what you build professionally, but how you show up when challenges are unseen and difficult. Ann believes deeply that communities matter and that building them with people you trust is essential, which aligns beautifully with our mission at BLN to cultivate emotionally intelligent, servant hearted leaders who support one another and give back wherever they can.

We’re excited to welcome Lucie McGuire to the Business Leaders Network community. Lucie is the founder of Get Real Social, where she helps businesses strengthen their online presence and branding, turning followers into real fans without relying on ads. Her focus on authenticity, connection, and sustainable growth aligns perfectly with our mission to build leaders who create trust and long term impact through relationships.

BLN continues to grow and we’re grateful for every leader who chooses to be part of this community. This past week, we welcomed some incredible new members and we want to celebrate them. Please help us welcome @Jay Woolwine @Claudia Massie @Kevin Davis @Juanita Kapp @Ann Ludington @Hava Laudon @Joseph Pedroza @Lucie McGuire As we grow, our focus remains the same building connections that last. Strong businesses are built through intentional relationships not isolation. That’s why this week’s focus is on identifying your power team. Leaders in complementary industries who serve your ideal clients without competing with you. People who value trust follow through and mutual referrals. Weekly challenge What industries are easy for you to refer business to Who inside BLN already fills one of those roles Be intentional this week. Reach out. Start a real conversation. Community works when we invest in it. Community update Starting February 11th, we’re launching a new weekly connection call on Wednesdays at 2pm EST for men who are Christian business leaders. This will be a time for prayer fellowship and honest conversations about navigating faith in the mission field of business. Ladies this one isn’t for you but we are working toward creating something similar for you in the near future. You can add this call now by heading to the Calendars section inside our Skool community. Let’s continue building BLN with purpose.