LaShawnna Harris

Connections that sustain you

Connection
Currency

Trust, belonging, and opportunity are built.
Connection Currency is your guide to cultivating authentic relationships that fuel your growth, career, and community.

Why This Matters

Why Connection Currency?

Networking as you know it isn’t working. Small talk and business cards don’t create the kind of relationships that sustain us.
Connection Currency helps you...
Notice who’s already in your cornerNurture trust without keeping scoreAsk for what you need with clarity and courageAmplify others so everyone risesIt’s not about more contacts. It’s about deeper, more courageous connection.

How It Works

A Living Practice, Not Just a Journal

The journal and workshops move you through an intentional cycle of reflection and action:Self-Assessment & Goal Setting → See where your network is strong, and where it needs care.Monthly Flow & Quarterly Progress → Build consistent habits, celebrate wins, and reset when needed.Connection Growth Tracker → Measure what matters: new connections, meaningful follow-ups, trust depth, and belonging.Toolkit & Prompts → Quick nudges and scripts that make reaching out feel authentic, never awkward

What Connection Currency Teaches You

The 5 Core Principles

Visibility Show up consistently in spaces that matter.Trust Built through reliability, not perfection.Value-Giving Add without expecting a direct return.Follow-Through Keep your word, even in the small things.Amplification Speak others’ names in rooms they aren’t in.

who is this for?

people who...

Believe in community as a path to thrivingFeel “stuck” or invisible in their current circlesWant to grow their professional or personal network without feeling fakeAre ready to stop shrinking and start showing up with courage

Workshop

practice connection in real time

This one-time, interactive session is your chance to explore the Connection Currency Journal alongside others. In just one hour, you’ll learn how to use the tool, try out key practices, and leave with a clear plan to grow your network intentionally. It’s a jumpstart designed to give you immediate momentum.

connection collective

grow stronger together with intention

The Collective is an ongoing circle where members meet regularly to build trust, share strategies, and hold each other accountable. This is consistent practice showing up, supporting one another, and amplifying opportunities.

the journey

01 reflect

Use the journal to assess your network and set meaningful goals.

02 practice

Join the workshop to put the principles into action in real time.

03 sustain

Grow with the Collective for ongoing accountability and support.

depth over surface connections

more than small talk

No more collecting names without building trust and feeling drained. What you need is real connection: intentional, reciprocal, and rooted in courage. This is where you stop performing and start growing with people who matter.

take action

Ready to Build Your Currency?

Every connection is a chance to create trust, courage, and opportunity. Start today.

Testimonial
"The timing of this workshop was perfect, as I'm currently focused on my next career transition and determining how my network can best support that goal. The materials offered—the workshop itself and the workbook—provided a practical framework for assessing my current professional connections and generating actionable strategies for network growth. I left empowered and with a clear path forward. I'm ready to put this into practice!"
-Lanna Minor

Journal

Your vision deserves more than wishful thinking.
This journal gives you structure, clarity, and a spark to take action.
It’s your space to grow the connections that sustain you.

$22

Start small, start today.
Take a step toward the community you imagine.

Workshop

Some lessons you can’t learn alone.
In this live session, you’ll practice connection in real time.
Leave with courage, clarity, and a plan you can use right away. it's always better done with help.

$79

One powerful hour can change your next season.
Your community is waiting. Come join us.

shared growth

connection collective

The Collective is an ongoing membership group where Connection Currency comes to life. It’s a trusted space for accountability, courageous growth, and building social capital that lasts. Membership includes regular gatherings, resources, and a supportive circle committed to seeing you thrive.

There is a monthly membership investment for those accepted.
Apply today to see if this is the right fit for you.

About the Creator

meet dr. harris

A truth-teller, problem-solver, and connector. With over 20 years of experience in education, leadership, and community-building, she created Connection Currency to help people stop performing and start building lives rooted in purpose, power, and collective growth.

Stay connected

Fuel Your Connection Journey

Get tips, event invites, and inspiration delivered straight to your inbox. Every note is designed to help you nurture trust, grow your network, and keep moving with intention.

Good Things Ahead

Thank you

You’re now part of a community that thrives on courage, trust, and collaboration. Expect notes of encouragement, tools, and reminders to nurture your connections.

While you wait, explore the journal, join an upcoming workshop, or learn more about the Collective, whichever step feels right for you.

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