TradeWins Networking Reset: Networking for people who don't love networking

TradeWins was created by me, The Ancient Millennial as a free Burlington networking event for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want community without pressure. After years of watching people freeze up in traditional business spaces, I built a weekly gathering where connection feels genuine, gentle, and actually doable.

As the founder of The Ancient Millennial, I've spent years designing emotionally intelligent, tactile, emotion‑centered experiences that help people feel grounded instead of overwhelmed. My facilitation style blends pattern‑mapping, clarity work, and a deep understanding of how pride, fear, and self‑doubt shape the way we show up. TradeWins is the natural extension of that and is intended to be a community‑driven, introvert‑friendly reset.

This free Burlington business networking event is designed for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and creators who want real connection without awkwardness or overwhelm. It’s a low‑pressure community event with a simple structure that makes it easy to participate at your own pace.

• Entrepreneurs building something meaningful
• Small business owners wanting community
• People who get nervous walking into a room alone
• Introverts, neurodivergent folks, and anyone who prefers clarity over chaos
• Creatives, freelancers, and founders seeking momentum
• Anyone craving a weekly reset that feels supportive

• A warm welcome the moment you arrive
• A simple, guided flow that removes awkwardness
• A short weekly “mini‑workshop” for clarity or confidence
• Gentle prompts that help you connect without forced conversation
• Space to share what you’re working on — only if you want to
• A community that celebrates small wins and brave moments

Because it’s not about pitching. It’s not about performing. It’s not about pretending you’re more confident than you are.

It’s about practicing connection in a room that feels safe enough to try. A true Burlington community event built for real people, not highlight reels.

If you’ve ever wanted to network but felt nervous, overwhelmed, or unsure of what to say, this free Burlington networking event is for you. You don’t need to be polished. You don’t need to be extroverted. You just need to show up and I'll take it from there.

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There will be light snacks. You do not need to get a ticket if you don't want to, just come on out. But reserving a ticket would make me feel all warm and fuzzy so, feel free. Also google maps is gonna send you to the wrong driveway, so keep that in mind. TONS OF PARKING.

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Host or Publisher Lisa Nicole