Founded by networking expert Menna Riley, The Networking Boutique and Leading Ladies Networking work together to empower professionals, especially women, to connect, grow, and succeed through strategic, purposeful networking.

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Menna Riley is a high-impact speaker, award-winning community builder, and trusted networking and event strategist who helps professionals and organizations turn their connections into influence, impact, and long-term growth.

With over 25 years of experience producing sold-out events, leading corporate workshops, and delivering powerful keynotes, Menna has built a cohesive networking ecosystem that transforms networking from an afterthought into a strategic growth engine.

• Leading Ladies Networking delivers high-impact, strategically curated in-person events where real relationships culminate.
• The Networking Boutique offers transformational courses that teach professionals how to build influence, attract opportunities, and close with confidence.
• The Glow Network is a guided online community built for implementation, accountability, and ongoing action so the connection doesn’t stop in the room, it becomes momentum that lasts.

Her work is rooted in strategy, psychology, and results. Known for her high-energy delivery and sharp insight, Menna helps people instantly reframe how they show up in rooms, on stages, and in conversations that matter.

Menna helps professionals overcome the invisible barriers blocking their next-level growth:

• Leaders who get praise, but not pipeline, because they lack the strategy to turn credibility into consistent opportunity.
• Professionals who attend every event but don’t close any deals.
• Entrepreneurs with big offers, stuck in small-circle conversations, and with no strategic network to match.
• Teams who network but don’t convert.
• Organizations trying to grow a network, but struggling to create engagement, retention, and meaningful relationships that last beyond their events.
• Firms spending on sponsorships but missing the strategy that turns exposure into ROI.

Menna was awarded the Economic Impact Award for Advancing Professional Networks by Safi Media and has been invited to speak at major conferences, professional associations, and leadership forums across Atlantic Canada. Her clients include law firms, financial institutions, public sector organizations, entrepreneurs, and women-led companies ready to elevate their visibility, confidence, and results.

Whether you need a keynote speaker, emcee, or corporate facilitator, Menna brings the spark, strategy, and substance to make every connection count.

Tired of Networking Feeling Forced or Uncomfortable?

If you’ve ever walked into a room full of people and felt invisible, or left an event with nothing more than a pocket full of business cards that lead nowhere, you’re not alone. Many professionals struggle to make meaningful connections, feeling awkward, unsure of what to say, or simply overwhelmed by the whole process.

But what if you could approach networking with confidence, knowing exactly how to start genuine conversations that actually lead to opportunities? What if instead of dreading the next event, you looked forward to it, fully prepared to build relationships that matter?

If you’re ready to stop letting fear or uncertainty hold you back, our events and courses are designed to equip you with real-world strategies that make networking feel natural and effective.

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Menna Riley is a Networking Coach and Consultant helping professionals build connections that truly matter. Whether you’re looking to connect with people in-person or develop your networking skills from the comfort of your own home, we’ve got you covered! Check out and join my in-person events and online networking training communities.

If you’re in Nova Scotia, Canada, and ready to connect with a community of inspiring professional women of all ages and business stages, Leading Ladies Networking is for you. We host live, in-person events designed to bring women together in a supportive, empowering space. You’ll leave every event feeling energized and confident, with connections that last.

Prefer to sharpen your networking skills online? This is your go-to space for courses that take the stress out of networking. Whether you’re prepping for an upcoming event or looking to build long-term relationships, our courses are designed with busy, professionals in mind. Flexible, practical, and packed with tools to help you grow, The Networking Boutique is your one-stop shop to empower you to network smarter, not harder.