
Karina Chapman: The Power of Connection: Build Better Relationships and a Happier Business
- S6E13
- 44:32
- April 22nd 2026
Business is built on relationships, but how much thought do we give to the people we want to connect with and the relationships we want to create?
In this episode of Happy Business Radio, Peter Salerno sits down with Karina Chapman, an author, professional speaker, conscious connection expert and dating coach.
Together, they explore how the same principles that support meaningful personal relationships can help business owners build stronger connections with clients, staff, suppliers and collaborators.
Karina explains why connection starts with understanding yourself: your values, your priorities and your vision for the future. Peter draws parallels with choosing your audience and promoting your business in places where the right people are likely to be.
Their conversation also explores how assumptions and familiar habits can limit opportunities, and why wanting something to change needs to be followed by action.
The discussion moves from clarity to practical networking. Karina shares the thinking behind Aligned Networking, an Adelaide initiative discussed in the episode that helps women in business meet through guided activities.
Peter explains why knowing people is only part of the picture: people also need to understand what you do and trust you enough to recommend you.
Clear communication, boundaries and helpful introductions all feature in their approach to stronger relationships.
With personal stories, business examples and an encouraging outlook, Peter and Karina invite listeners to think about success beyond the balance sheet.
The episode offers a reminder that building a business you enjoy includes building relationships you value.
Happy Business Radio is part of Podcast City Radio and the Podcast City Podcast Network.
Host: Peter Salerno
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Email: [email protected]
Guest: Karina Chapman
Karina Chapman is an Author, Professional Speaker, Conscious Connection Expert, and Dating Coach. She is passionate about teaching others how to attract the relationships they dream of into their lives.
With over 30 years experience in connection and communication industries, as well as helping others to connect as a dating coach for over 10 years, Karina is the right person to help you date successfully and attract love into your life.
She also has a tremendous amount of experience with the media, and to date has done over thirty radio interviews on the subject of connection and dating, as well as having had many articles published in magazines, online and in newspapers.
Whether it’s finding Mr or Ms Right, or connecting with new quality friends, Karina is the expert authority on helping you gain clarity and knowledge around the relationships you want to attract, then helps you to use that clear vision to connect with others to create new, lasting connections.
Author of the fictional series 'The Vixen's Secret Handbook' and creator of several courses and programs like Finding Mr Right, Aligned Connections and Finding Your Tribe, Karina helps you to attract quality relationships into your life, and also works with her clients on a one-on-one basis, as well as in her group programs.
Website: https://karinachapman.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karina-chapman-6a48b19/?_l=en_US
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/KarinaChapman
Producer: Ron Fiedler, Podcast City
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