Now, More Than Ever, is the Time to Connect

Jennifer DaSilva, President of Berlin Cameron

The idea was simple (connecting four women per weekday be sending two emails) and it was a huge success. Five hundred women came together, sparking partnerships, friendships and new ideas.

As I sent around an email to participate in this year’s #Connect4Women a couple of weeks ago, I had no idea what was coming around the bend: COVID-19. Our world has changed drastically in such a short time. As we collectively take precautions to try to slow the outbreak of Coronavirus, most people in my industry have been working from home for a week or two, schools are closing across the country, and people feel isolated and scared.

In this environment, being part of a network is an opportunity for all of us to connect and build meaningful relationships for the long term. Mandatory isolation is pushing us towards each other and the desire to connect on a deeper level with peers will help all of us. Connections are created through shared experiences and it’s the power of your network that will get you through this period. That’s why I’m proud to say we connected over 550 people in the month of March and we’ll keep connecting in April, adjusting to four connections per week to fit within this new normal.