Yesterday, you read all about my time in LBK and Orlando, Florida. But since what is vacation for but to criss-cross an entire state, that’s not the end of it.
I was lucky enough to have AT&T sponsor me for SheStreams, the fabulous Social Media beyond the blog conference held by Maria Bailey of BSM Media at the Doubletree Hotel in Ft Lauderdale, FL. I have not been to Ft Lauderdale in nearly 20 years — since my grandma died. And, man, has it changed!(There’s even a water taxi now – take a look!)
First, the conference: first of all, it was weird to be there without my other half. Oh, my husband was there – and my kids – I mean with Rebecca Levey, my KidzVuz co-founder. Second of all, I have known Maria Bailey for several years, professionally, and I never knew before this that she led a secret life as a (mildly raunchy) stand up comedian. I mean, the woman stood up in a room full of more than 250 women (and a few men) and cracked some penis jokes! Who knew?
Seriously, Maria gave a keynote that really was a keynote not just a commercial for a brand or person, like so many of them are. Her keynote was warm, funny, dotted with personal yet relevant anecdotes, broad ranging in its ideas, relatable, and most of all inspiring. She really knocked it out of the park. (more…)
