In this week's episode, Annie is joined by Jinnie Randolph for a conversation with Cristiana Carpini, founder of the Women in Vacation Rental European Conference (WVREC), and Neely Khan, founder of Kahani.
Together, they explore the value of creating spaces where women can build trust, share openly, and form meaningful relationships that support both personal and professional growth. Cristiana shares the thinking behind WVREC, while Neely reflects on what made the first gathering feel so different and why that environment gave her the confidence to share a deeply personal story publicly for the first time
They discuss:
✅ Why trust and vulnerability shaped the first WVREC
✅ Why Cristiana is keeping the event women-focused
✅ How deeper connections can lead to collaboration and opportunity
✅ What to expect from WVREC 2026 in Barcelona
✅ Cristiana and Neely’s upcoming storytelling project
✅ Making the case for investing in professional development
✅ What surprised Cristiana most about the first conference
Listen to the full episode through the link in bio 👆
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