Body language expert Vanessa Van Edwards, bestselling author and founder of Science of People, joins Maggie Sellers Reum on Hot Smart Rich to reveal how to own any room, make unforgettable first impressions, master body language, and become instantly more confident in business and life. Vanessa shares how to prepare for intimidating rooms, spot the subtle signs someone is nervous, build trust through body language, and why the first six seconds of any interaction can change everything.  She also explains what your appearance communicates before you speak, how to recover from a bad first impression, the fastest ways to create genuine connection, give more memorable answers, and perfect your personal introduction so people never forget you. Whether you're networking, interviewing, pitching, or building your career, this conversation will change how you communicate forever. Conversation by Vanessa Van Edwards is a science-backed guide that teaches you how to master small talk, build instant rapport, and communicate with authentic confidence in any social situation. Pre-order now: https://linkly.link/2nCMM [https://linkly.link/2nCMM]  Get unselfish access to insights that will help you own the room. Sign up now https://linkly.link/2jPXJ [https://linkly.link/2jPXJ]  (00:00) Intro (03:34) How To Read Any Room (06:47) Prepare For Intimidating Rooms (13:43) Signs Someone Is Nervous (17:36) Stop Interrupting Conversations (21:31) Body Language That Builds Trust (24:23) SoFi Ad (25:37) Lululemon Ad (26:38) Essential Business Body Language (31:53) The Six-Second First Impression (32:42) What Your Appearance Communicates (34:40) How To Recover From Bad First Impressions (37:06) The Fastest Way To Connect (39:08) Give More Memorable Answers (41:29) Perfect Your Personal Introduction (44:24) Shopify Ad (45:20) Bilt Ad (46:20) Communication Habits Of Successful People (54:35) How To Build Lasting Friendships Sponsors:  SoFi - http://sofi.com/hsrloan [http://sofi.com/hsrloan]    Bilt - Sign up at http://Joinbilt.com/HSR [http://joinbilt.com/HSR]  Lululemon - http://lululemon.com [http://lululemon.com]  Shopify - http://Shopify.com/HSR [http://shopify.com/HSR]  Hot Smart Rich: Your Business & Culture Gossip For ambitious women wanting to own the room, gain power, and build wealth. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/ [https://www.instagram.com/hotsmartrich/]  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich [https://www.tiktok.com/@hotsmartrich]   Maggie Sellers Reum: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/ [https://www.instagram.com/maggiesellersreum/]  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum [https://www.tiktok.com/@maggiesellersreum]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sellersmaggie/]  Locker: https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers [https://www.wantlocker.com/users/maggiesellers]  ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers [https://shopmy.us/maggiesellers]  Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers/ [https://www.amazon.com/shop/maggiesellers/]   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]