Episode Description
Are you tired of dry, boring networking events where you're the smartest person in the room but still stuck trying to break through your six-figure ceiling? In this episode of Captivate the Mic, host Elaine Williams sits down with Meghann Conter, Founder & CEO of The Dames—an international community built specifically for 6-, 7-, and 8-figure women entrepreneurs. Meghann dives into why women must do business differently, how humor and connection accelerate growth, and why making strategic, 5-minute "asks" is the secret to unlocking massive revenue and community support.
3 Key Takeaways:
- The "Reverse Mullet" Concept: Why putting fun, humor, and play at the front of your events breaks down defenses so real business and connection happen in the back.
- Jumping Into Bigger Ponds: Why high-earning women hide from traditional networking, and how surrounding yourself with higher-level mentors pushes you past revenue bottlenecks.
- The 5-Minute Strategic Ask: How getting clear on 2 or 3 quick, low-friction requests mobilizes your network into active power partners.
GUEST BIO & LINKS
Meghann Conter is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker, and the Founder & CEO of The Dames—the premier international community and business accelerator for women running and leading 6-, 7-, and 8-figure companies. A former corporate marketer who launched her first business during the 2009 recession, Meghann turned her passion for sketch comedy and high-level strategy into a global movement. Through The Dames, she empowers women to ditch hustle culture, leverage strategic power partnerships, and redefine success with impact, alignment, and hilarity.
🔗 Connect with Meghann:
Main Website: https://www.thedames.co/
Membership Information: https://www.thedames.co/joindenver
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghannconter/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/MeghannConter/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MeghannConter/
Join the upcoming FunFerences:
https://www.thedames.co/funferenceguests2026
https://www.thedames.co/FFSponsorships2026
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