Things I’ve Learned Along The Way

Things I’ve Learned Along The Way

So I’ve been taking notes for this post since I turned 30 last year. I figured, instead of doing a “30 things I learned by 30″ post I’d do something a little more…I don’t know. Then I turned 31 and I couldn’t really bring myself to post anything. Then it was Mother’s Day and I … Continue reading »

Weekend Reads: Bergdorf, Asparagus and Dragon Eggs

Weekend Reads: Bergdorf, Asparagus and Dragon Eggs

Behold. My obsession with Game of Thrones, now firmly displayed on my desk at work! I’ve raved about the books for so long (and so adamantly) that my friend Cecelia ended up reading them and loving them just as much. Our shared obsession with Jon Snow and all things Westeros meant receiving a dragon egg (official … Continue reading »

#GSD: Be An In-House Expert

#GSD: Be An In-House Expert

A couple weeks ago I was presenting to a group of AARP field staff about the AARP Social Communications team. After sharing our structure, roles and some tips for rocking at social communications, I was asked, “How did you guys establish yourselves as the experts? How did you become the go-to people for social media … Continue reading »

paidContent Live: Where Were The Women?

paidContent Live: Where Were The Women?

Last week I attended paidContent Live, a GigaOM event, in New York City. The conference, focused on tackling the very big, very sexy topic of how to create sustainable models of monetizing, distributing and creating content. When I registered in February I took a look at the speaker list – noting heavy hitters like David … Continue reading »

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday Mom!

My mother doesn’t read my blog. But I figured I’d post this all the same, in case she secretly googles for it late at night. (And if you know my mom, that’s totally something she would do.) 31 years ago we started a journey together and she’s never left my side. Never. Not even once. … Continue reading »

#GSD: WordPress MeetUp

#GSD: WordPress MeetUp

This blog, and every blog I’ve ever worked on, is run on WordPress. That said, I like to attend the local DC WordPress meetups when I can. Usually, I learn a nugget here or there for my personal blog. Sometimes I learn enough to be dangerous at work: “Something something widget something something plugin something … Continue reading »