So I am posting this question out to all the lovely Chicago ladies out there. As a semi new provider I have noticed how some girls seem to know each other really well.

Just wondering how many ladies out there have friends in the industry and how did you guys connect?

I would absolutely LOVE to meet other girls out there since this isn't something I can really sit around and chat about with day to day friends (although to be honest I only actually have one really close friend and she knows what I do) but I think it would be great to have some girls I can go shopping with and chat about some of the silly girly things that go along with the business such as outfits and fun creative ideas we use to help better ourselves as providers and also have the opportunity to work together if the opportunity arises.

Just my thoughts.. what are yours?

I've made some wonderful friends. A few I've messaged and a few I've met at meet & greets. The ladies are wonderful.

Well I have not been to any Meet and Greets but online and chatting with some of the ladies who offered great advice to me when I started out.  Just take your time and be careful in who you let into your provider friendship circle.  Nothing against anyone, but not all can be your friend and be genuine.

Sincerely...

*Kendall*

Now I know why there are so few providers available on Sundays...they're all out having brunch with one another sharing business advice and interesting stories.  How I'd like to be in the booth next to them. Have a good weekend all.  Do you have a website anawoods22??

And we connected immedialty.  We are both in our early 40s, have great business sense and are very comforable and open about our work and lifestyles.
It's great to find a true kindred spsirt.'
Chloe has never worked in Chicago, so we made a pland ot travel together the first two weeks of June: first stop, Chicago!!

I have to say the person I admire most in this biz is Cathy, who owns RS2k.
She's a gem.

Great thread, thanks.
Clair