Though it's nearly taken me 24 hours to decompress and absorb the activities from the past couple of days, I think I'm finally getting back to normal. As I mentioned Friday, I participated in Blogalicious Weekend in Atlanta. Designed for women of color and those who engage with us in the blogosphere, MamaLaw and their team (Hi, Carla!...she is their fab event planner) created such the empowering environment for networking and education. Though it was targeted toward women of color, the experience was diverse.
This conference literally took my breath away. I've never been involved in a gathering that was charged with so much intellegensia and emotion. Most everyone was passionate about whatever it was that they brought to the table...be it "I want to start a blog; so I'm here to absorb every piece of information possible" to "I'm a veteran blogger...how can I help someone else build her brand?"
What I loved most was the authenticity of the attendees and the organizers (these girls are the best, y'all...I just met them last Thursday and their passion, smarts and sincerity bring tears to my eyes right now)...everyone was so open. It makes my heart sing.
I know this isn't my typical post so I'm grateful that you've humored me. Yet I share because not only did Blogalicious challenge me to become a better blogger; it also makes me want to be a better person. As much as I learned about successful blogging, attracting marketers, et al; I also realized more about me and how important it is to continue to pursue my dreams.
Here are some pictures that I hope you enjoy!
Photo courtesy of Marian Anderson
(L-R Michelle, TBS, Yolanda, Marian)
I was humbled to participate in the panel on Marketers and Women of Color. Such remarkable voices in that dialogue.
The event was beyond perfect in every way kudos for a well thought out fab conference!
ReplyDeleteIt was amazing! I am so glad i met you and i look forward to more fabulous events and conferences with you!
ReplyDeleteIt was great to meet you this weekend. The conference was soooo fantastic!
ReplyDeleteLoved following your tweets over the course of the event. I could tell you were having a great time and meeting amazing women. Such fun to see your updates! Any super standout blogs in your opinion? I'd love to get a list from you to read/follow their blogs/tweets.
ReplyDeleteHappy Monday!
Jennifer
It looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYour awesomeness is memorable. You have a new reader...linked you on www.tikitikiblog.com.
ReplyDeleteIt was a great conference with a lot of heart and smarts. Hurrah to MamaLaw and everyone who participated.
So wonderful meeting and listening to you! I love your blog! Here's to 2010, hope to see you in Miami! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI really regret not being able to make it this year, and I too enjoyed your tweets over the weekend. I am sure to be at Blogalicious next year in Miami!
ReplyDeleteI agree totally with your posting. I too will have to interrupt my programming a summarize the conference as well. You were great and I will be adding you to my blogroll as well. www.labeautybeat.com
ReplyDeleteGreat meeting you IRL! Watch out for that chick in the middle photograph. She's nothing but trouble!
ReplyDeleteI'm really sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you at blogalicious. I loved the points you made in the Town Hall. Love your site. I'm the "Sale Queen" and I love what you are doing here. :)
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job on the panel. Brought up a lot of questions that I had myself. Am subscribing to your blog now. Hope to hook up soon. Waiting for your upcoming events.
ReplyDeleteVern nice post. It was wonderful meeting you. And your panel discussion was excellent. See you at the next conference!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great event. I was a part of a panel a few weeks ago and it is always fun to put a face with a blog!
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Ladies, thank you for your kind comments. I enjoyed meeting those of you who were there. For those who will join us in MIA next year, you won't be disappointed...of this I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your support of TBS...it really means a lot to me!
This weekend was amazing and getting to meet you in person was such a treat! I'm still high on the energy of it all!
ReplyDeleteSo great to meet you this weekend and look forward to following your blog and hopefully learning some of your fabulous accessorizing tricks, too! : )
ReplyDeleteHey Chica! So good to meet you at Blogalicious! You really DO look like a socialite! LOL! But there's nothing broke about you - your spirit, energy, smarts and charm ... all scream RICH! See you in Miami!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed hanging with you this weekend! You looked fabulous of course. I finally found my shoes in the corner under one of Christie's bags. LOL!
ReplyDeleteAs we have been saying over and over again the conference was breathtaking for sure... and yes I cannot wait to be in MIA next year for it.
ReplyDeleteIt will for sure be memorable!
I'm already trying to get myself together for it... maybe I'll think of something YUMMY for us all! :-)
So glad you guys had such a lovely time! I enjoyed keeping up with your progress via Facebook and it looked like you were LOVING IT!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry we didn't get to meet at Blogalicious09, but your site is great and the post on what to wear for the conference was very helpful for this first time attendee. Hopefully we will meet up soon at another conference.
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