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 Workshops 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
Meet the right people — not just more people. Grab a guest pass to Empowered Business Networking and receive personalized introductions inside hand-picked breakout rooms, 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.”
The 7 Website Mistakes Creative Entrepreneurs Don’t Realize They’re Making
Take a fresh look at your website through both a practical and deeply personal lens as Angela connects common website mistakes with fears around being seen, wanting, asking, and receiving. Use this recording almost like a website audit, with specific actions you can take to create a clearer, more aligned online presence.
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.”
Running on Empty: The Hidden Cost to Your Energy and Clarity
Explore how stress, sleep, and survival mode can quietly affect your energy, clarity, creativity, and ability to make decisions. Anil helps you identify your own survival and recovery patterns and introduces a simple recovery practice you can use to create more grounded, sustainable energy.
Brook Borup
Fractional COO - 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.”
Your Software Is Your Smartest Employee (If You Stop Treating It Like a Spreadsheet)
Learn how to move tasks, processes, and information out of your head and into systems, software, and team support so you can spend more time actually managing your business. Brook also explores the client journey, your customer's “next yes,” and how your CRM can help you track what’s working instead of relying on guesswork.
Erin Duffy
Executive Stage Presence + personal brand
“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.”
Craft Your Magnetic Founder Story
Learn how to turn your experiences, expertise, and personal journey into a compelling founder story that helps people understand who you are and why your work matters. Erin provides a practical structure for creating a story you can use in networking, speaking, marketing, and beyond.
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.”
Post-Publication Presence: How to Stay Visible Without Burning Out
Your book already contains months—or even years—of potential visibility content. Karlyn shows authors how to turn the ideas, stories, and expertise they've already written into a sustainable content system that continues building authority long after launch day.
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.”
Design a Micro-Offer That Pre-Sells Your Premium Services
Learn how to create a paid micro-offer that delivers a quick win while naturally preparing the right clients for your premium services. Natalie walks through the infrastructure needed to deliver it and a five-week action plan for moving your idea into action.
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.”
5 Copywriting Mistakes That Are Killing Your Conversions
Discover five common messaging mistakes that may be keeping your copy from connecting and converting—and what to do instead. Nicole uses real copy examples to demonstrate the fixes, including a valuable look at how to use testimonials more strategically and get stronger ones from your clients.
Sage Harper
Local SEO/AIO + PPC Expert
“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.”
Structure Your FAQs for AI Discovery
Learn how to research and structure website FAQs so your expertise is easier for AI-driven search tools to understand and surface. Sage also explores local, national, and global visibility, FAQ schema, and how to use AI prompts to research the questions your audience is actually asking.
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.”
From “If Only” to “What If”: Transform the Stories That Hold You Back
Discover the hidden stories influencing how you lead, make decisions, and show up in your business. Wencke shares practical reframing and embodied practices to help you move from limiting “if only” thinking toward greater possibility, confidence, and choice.
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.
do business (and grow your business) differently.
Choose your next step below.
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?
Workshops are free; some low-cost next steps available.
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