Meet the Do It Differently Collaborative
(Presented by Empowered Business Networking)
A collective of creative business owners who came together to bring humanness, creativity, and genuine connection back into business
Tired of advice that tells you to be louder, post more, or show up everywhere at once?
Take our Show Up Aligned Quiz to discover your natural way of connecting, networking, and growing your business – without forcing yourself into someone else’s strategy.
Fed up with cookie-cutter “guru marketing” advice?
So were we.
It started with a few Zoom calls inside virtual Empowered Business Networking (EBN) rooms and a shared “there has to be a better way to do business” moment.
Fast-forward to a table full of margaritas and tacos on a sunny spring evening in Washington D.C., and the Do It Differently Collaborative was born.
Now, we’re more than just a table of margaritas and big ideas. We’re a collaboration of creative, heart-centered business owners – marketers, coaches, writers, speakers, and more – scattered across the country but united by one mission: to put the human back into business.
Our coming together is proof that doing business differently works. Each of us runs our own business, but we share a belief that success grows from genuine connection, authenticity, and creativity. Not from formulas or “shoulds.”
We’re also the heart-centered experts behind the Show Up Aligned Quiz, and we live and run our businesses by the same principles it reveals.
From that first table of margaritas to every connection we make, here’s what makes the Do It Differently approach, well… different
Personalized matching → Your Show Up Aligned quiz results connect to the resources, experts, and collaborations that align with your natural strengths
Relationships come first → Every single member of the Collaborative has been carefully handpicked for both their expertise and their heart
Curated connections, not random sales pitches → Through Empowered Business Networking (EBN) events and beyond, introductions are intentional and relationship-driven, never random or pushy
Meet the Experts Behind the Do It Differently Collaborative
(and the Gifts They’ve Curated Just for You!)
Wondering what all those “Show Up Aligned” types mean below? Take the “Show Up Aligned” quiz first, then come back here to find the experts who best understand – and support – your unique style.
Stephanie Bonte-Lebair
Networking Events & Coaching
“I love to support Independent Forces, Structured Visionaries, and Community Amplifiers who need curated connections to grow. I help them find Empowered Partners® , practice using their voice, and experience the magic of intentional networking.”
Ticket to visit EBN
($59 value, yours for free!)
Meet the right people — not just more people. Grab your free guest pass to Empowered Business Networking (a $59 value) and experience curated introductions, a complete attendee contact list, and a next-day implementation call with networking strategist Stephanie Bonte-Lebair.
Angela Winter
Brand & web designer
“I partner with Flexible Connectors and Structured Visionaries who crave a brand that feels both authentic and elevated. Together, we create visuals and websites grounded in their essence and mission, so their online presence finally feels like home.”
5 Ways to Awaken Your Creative Brand
Anil Manley
Health Coach
“I love to support Heart Messengers and Community Amplifiers who give so much of themselves that they forget their own wellbeing. My work helps them protect their energy, set healthy rhythms, and show up for their business without burning out.”
The 10-Minute Wellbeing Reset
Brook Borup
Go High Level Agency + VA Services
“I love to support Independent Forces, Magnetic Sparks, and Vision Starters who have big goals but need the systems and team to keep it all running. I help them reclaim their time by turning chaos into structure.”
Beware of The Easy Button
Erin Duffy
marketing systems + lead gen expert
“I love to support Mindful Observers and Flexible Connectors who want to feel more confident being seen and heard. Whether it’s on camera, on stage, or in networking conversations, I help them express their value with presence and ease.”
Supercharge Your Stage Presence Power Session
Karlyn Ankrom
Social media strategist
“I love to support Flexible Connectors, Magnetic Sparks, and Community Amplifiers who want to show up consistently online. I help them build social strategies that feel natural, sustainable, and true to their voice.”
5 Simple Steps To Attract Quality Leads Using Social Media
Maiko Sakai
Quiz Alchemist
“I love to support Vision Starters and Magnetic Sparks to turn their ideas into interactive quizzes that capture leads on autopilot and spark conversations with potential clients who are ready to buy.”
From Blank to Brilliant: The 2-Day Sprint to Unlocking Your Best Quiz Idea
Natalie Krul
Marketing Systems + Lead Gen Expert
“I love to support Independent Forces, Vision Starters, and Heart Messengers who feel marketing overwhelm and aren’t sure what will drive results. I help them with scalable funnels and automated systems that attract qualified leads and guide more clients to say yes.”
Custom Buyer Magnet Blueprint
Nicole Elliot
conversion copywriter
“I love to support Mindful Observers, Flexible Connectors, and Heart Messengers who struggle to put their brilliance into words. I help them find the language that not only sounds authentic but also converts into aligned clients.”
The Anatomy of a High-Converting Sales Page (AKA What You Really Do, and Don't Need for a Sales Page That Sells)
Sage Harper
SEO
“I love to support Independent Forces, Magnetic Sparks, and Community Amplifiers who are ready to get found online by the right people. I help them create sustainable visibility strategies that bring in consistent traffic and leads.”
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Vaughn Fahie
audiobooks
“I love to support Flexible Connectors and Vision Starters who want their stories told with authenticity and impact. I help them transform their words into engaging audio that connects deeply with listeners.”
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Wencke Meteling
life + leadership coach
“I love to support Mindful Observers, Heart Messengers, and Community Amplifiers who need to reclaim confidence, boundaries, and leadership presence. I help them trust themselves, speak with clarity, and lead without burning out.”
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Your Next Step Starts Here
Doing Business Differently. Together.
The Do It Differently Collaborative, presented by Empowered Business Networking, helps creative entrepreneurs grow without burnout, bro-marketing, or cookie-cutter strategies.
Through our Show Up Aligned Quiz and curated connections, we’ll match you with trusted experts, personalized gifts, and meaningful opportunities to grow with clarity and confidence.
Your journey doesn’t end with the quiz — it begins here. Choose your next step below and start growing your business the aligned way.
Your journey doesn’t end with the quiz — it begins here.
Choose your next step below and start growing your business the aligned way.
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Marketing Strategist
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Brand Manager
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the quiz?
2 minutes
Do I have to attend an event?
No – gifts and intros available either way
Is this free?
Gifts are free; some low-cost next steps available.
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