In The Looop - 05.22.2026 Edition

Where Super-Connectors Keep Their Network Alive

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Conrad Ruiz
May 22, 2026

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Welcome to “In The Looop” by Well Aware, helping you make brand new connections and keep them alive!

Welcome back if you’ve been observing In The Looop for a while ~ thank you for sticking with us!

That said, we present this week’s 5 thoughtful relationships that we know by heart: Relationships that sparked real conversations, opportunities, and ideas worth knowing about.

Laura Wright helps wellness clinic owners, entrepreneurs, and service-based business owners improve sales, grow revenue, and build long-term business value through coaching, consulting, and exit-focused growth strategies.

She is looking to connect with wellness clinic owners, founders, and growth-focused business leaders who want to scale their businesses and strengthen their sales performance. Find out more on her website.

Introductions to wellness practice owners, entrepreneurs, and business leaders looking for sales growth support, business coaching, or exit planning conversations would be appreciated.

John Harris helps businesses improve lead quality, strengthen messaging, and increase revenue through conversion-focused copywriting and marketing strategy at honeyDIGITAL.

He is looking to connect with founders, startups, and service-based businesses that want better funnels, stronger positioning, and more qualified leads.

Introductions to businesses needing help with lead generation, email marketing, or conversion-focused messaging would be valuable.

Fiona Baquerizo helps founder-led service businesses build systems, processes, and operational infrastructure that reduce founder dependency and support sustainable growth. Through Centered Operations, she works with agencies, consultancies, and other service-based businesses scaling their operations.

She is looking to connect with founders who are growing their business but feeling operational overwhelm or bottlenecks.

Introductions to founder-led businesses needing stronger systems, processes, and operational support would be greatly appreciated.

Laura Nikole Garcia helps organizations grow brand awareness and community engagement through public relations, experiential events, media outreach, and strategic partnerships. She has led campaigns, built institutional partnerships, and managed large-scale community events across healthcare, nonprofit, and marketing spaces.

She is looking to connect with nonprofit leaders, healthcare organizations, brands, and community-focused companies seeking support with PR, events, partnerships, and outreach initiatives. Check out her CV to find out more!

Introductions to organizations looking to strengthen community presence, increase media visibility, or launch impactful campaigns and events would be valuable.

Kayleigh Kennedy helps entrepreneurs, lawyers, consultants, and sales professionals overcome self-sabotage, improve visibility, and build businesses that align with their goals and values. Through mindset coaching, sales training, and mastermind programs, she helps clients grow without burning out. Find out more on her website.

She is looking to connect with entrepreneurs, legal professionals, consultants, and business owners navigating growth, visibility, or mindset challenges. She also values partnerships with operations consultants, virtual assistant agencies, and similar service providers.

Introductions to entrepreneurs, lawyers, consultants, and growing businesses needing mindset support, leadership coaching, or sales confidence would be appreciated.

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That’s a wrap for this week!

Your network is only as strong as the relationships you maintain. 

In The Looop by Well Aware keeps those connections active and visible, giving every introduction a real chance to become something meaningful.

Grateful to have you in the Well Aware community!

Until the next intro,

Conrad