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From ICU Nurse to Global Connector: How I Built a Powerful Network Without a Rolodex

The Power of Connection with Thembi Bheka

Release Date: 04/10/2025

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In this premiere episode of The Power of Connection, I share the raw and real journey of how I went from an exhausted ICU nurse in Canada—with just $5 in my pocket—to becoming a global connection catalyst.

Forget what you’ve been told about needing fancy funnels or viral content to succeed. In a world racing toward automation and AI, real relationships are still your greatest asset.

You'll hear:

  • How I built a thriving global network without cold DMs or a business degree

  • Why human connection will always outperform polished perfection

  • The simple conversation that changed everything—and can change your life too

If you’ve ever felt like you don’t know the right people or aren’t sure how to start building your business network, this episode is for you.

🔔 Takeaway: You don’t need to be born into a network—you can build one that changes everything.

📩 Let’s connect: DM me on Instagram or LinkedIn and tell me—who’s one person you’ve been meaning to reach out to?