The truth is I was not too excited about #blogher12. I had committed to go with my friend at The Eco Friendly Family blog after the great time I had at Blissdom, but with so many life changing events, new role at work, and playing happy mom despite the underlying issue, it just didn’t feel like the right time. And to be honest, I made a decision to attend Blogher because Blissdom 2012 was so inspiring and genuine. And plus well, I am in love with NYC!
My expectation for Blogher was high because I saw the lineups for keynote speakers, workshop presenters and felt like I was destined to be there. These are men and women who blog about everything ranging from parenting, marriage, politics, travel, philanthropy, food, health to humor. Where else would you find such broad pool of intellectuals?
The first day of Blogher was great. I attended Pathfinder Day effectively titled ‘Leadership Bitches: Becoming a Change Agent’ presented by Deanna and Cheryl and may I say that these women are very brilliant and talented. They truly inspired everyone in the room with their story, their passion and energy for technology, feminism, leadership and effective change. Overall Blogher Pathfinder was a great event and perfect for new bloggers hoping to better define their role.
That evening was immediately followed by an address from the U.S President, Barack Obama. First time ever! I can now proudly go to work and add ‘Blogger’ to my title, yes you, I blog and the President said he was proud of me. Ok, whatever. You get the hint.
The rest of the week was ah-mazing! Truly inspiring, exhausting, hot, sensual in every sense. It was sprinkled with interviews and words of wisdom from Martha Stewart, Soledad O’Brien, Katie Couric, and many more. I attended some amazing sessions and the one that truly stood out was Blogging Pro-Tips by Gina at The Feminist Breeder, Charlie at How To Be A Dad, Jill at Baby Rabies and Mandy at Harpers Happenings.
I attended couple other sessions, and oh, iPhoneography which I really loved. To be honest, all my pictures these days are taken on my iPhone. My huge Nikon hates me right now, but that’s okay. We’ll find time to make love again soon.
I also explored NYC briefly. I shopped, dined, partied hard (actually harder than I envisioned, ha), and visited Central Park and hung out with some cool friends. Find them on twitter! @RealPoshmom @_Conscientious @ClothDiaperGeek @KimRosas @TheEcoChic @TheEcoChicMan @HyphenatedHuz @PunkyintheCity @EcoNuts @EFFBlog @FeministBreeder @DanielleAElwood
Did I think Blogher was worth it? Absolutely! I attend at least eight professional conferences a year for my job but none of them compared to Blogher in the sense that there was a mixture of events (technical, social, philanthropy, food, etc.). I was not confined to only learning about some technical jargon as I do at my engineering conferences, so it was a good escape from normal. Plus, I absolutely love NYC!
By the end of the weekend, I was spent. I was so glad to be home. Although, it didn’t help that I had to be at work the following day at 6am. I was still glad to snuggle in bed with my daughter and get some good night sleep in my bed.
I am back to blogging again! Thanks to Blogher! Did you attend or have attended Blogher Conferences? How well do you like it?
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So glad you enjoyed our panel! It was lovely seeing you. Your iPhone pics are beautiful!
Thanks Jill! It was lovely seeing you as well. Yes, I really enjoyed the panel and loved that you all got down to the nitty-gritty details on blogging, making money, advertising, re-nicheing, etc. It was worth it!
Thank you so much for going with me! There is no way that it would have been the same without you. I had an amazing time and honestly feel so much more like myself than I have in years. I can’t begin to sufficiently thank you and so many of the other amazing women and men that we had the pleasure of meeting while in NYC.
Awwww, you are going to make me cry! I had the best time with you in NYC! You are so smart, kind, and fun to hang with! I’m so glad we connected in Panera that first time!!!
I had an awesome time hanging with you! Great wrap up post!
Email me those great pics!!
I definitely enjoyed hanging with you and yes I will send you a pic if you dm me your email or phone so I can send it as a text msg! It was great meeting you
It was SO GREAT to meet you there – and thanks for getting such great pics of our panel! I totally feel like I look like a congresswoman in that one pic you got of me. That’s hilarious.
Hope to see you in Chicago next year!
I definitely hope to attend Chicago next year! I love that picture too so much, you definitely brought it at the panel and did a wonderful job. I picked up a few of your tips and will be utilizing them on this blog going forward.
Reading this made me want to go even more! I’m so jealous but so glad that you got to go! You desered it all! Let’s get together with the little girls so you can tell me all about it!!
Josie,
You are definitely coming with us next year! You will love Blogher, I can just feel it. Yes, let’s get together sometime next week or so! I need a picture of Camille anyways, so maybe you can fit that in, ha!
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You take the most amazing iPhone photos.
It was great meeting you!
It was nice meeting you lady! I love my iPhone, best gadget EVER!!
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Love the recap. Love that you loved my city. Love you! So fabulous to see you. xo
Thanks lady! I may need to do a part 2 because I forgot to insert our convo! I love having some feminism, work-life balance, women rights conversations with you! And yes, I loved you city!
Your photos are amazing! It was so great to meet you at Queerosphere on Thursday night. Funny thing, we attended all the same sessions (and I remember your gorgeous yellow dress) but I don’t think we talked any more after the first night. I hope we can get to know each other better next year!
Yes Suzanne! I remember you vividly and I have a picture of you and Gina on my phone from Queerosphere! Yes, I will like to get to know you better at Blogher13! And I look forward to getting to know you more on your blog
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