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Highly Effective Networking: Marissa Fernandez of Marissa Fernandez LLC On 5 Strategies for…

Athalia Monae
16 min readJan 13, 2025

…in-person networking has a certain magic that’s hard to replicate digitally. Serendipitous conversations, shared experiences, and the energy of being face-to-face often deepen connections in ways that online interactions can’t…

T he art of networking is pivotal in today’s interconnected world. Establishing meaningful connections can accelerate career growth, foster collaborations, and create opportunities that might otherwise remain hidden. Yet, the dynamics of networking are intricate, often requiring a nuanced blend of authenticity, strategy, and adaptability. And with the digital revolution, networking has transcended beyond face-to-face interactions to virtual platforms, expanding its scope and complexity. In this series, we would like to discuss the art and science behind effective networking. We are talking to seasoned professionals, career coaches, networking experts, and thought leaders who’ve mastered both traditional and online networking techniques. As part of this series, we had the pleasure of interviewing Marissa Fernandez.

Marissa Fernandez is an executive coach, speaker, and workshop facilitator who has cultivated her networking superpower over the course of her life and career. Throughout her 15-year corporate marketing career — managing iconic brands like the NFL, Gillette, and Tide — and in her thriving coaching practice today, Marissa credits her ability to build and sustain authentic, strategic relationships

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Athalia Monae
Athalia Monae

Written by Athalia Monae

Journalist and writer, product creator, published author, advocate for Feed Our Starving Children, and Founder of Alahta Mane Essentials.

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