We love us some Denver! What a great day together.
If you wrote a post about your experience or are giving away the crazy number of Tide To Go pens that we included in the swag bags, be sure to link it up below. We’d love to read what you have to say!
* * * * Bloggy Boot Camp Denver 2011 SOLD OUT! * * * *
Bloggy Boot Camp is coming to Denver, and you’re all invited!
Join us September 17th, 2011 for a day of education, networking and FUN.
Limited to 125 attendees, Bloggy Boot Camp is known for its inclusive, intimate environment. Seating is assigned and rotates throughout the event, so you meet fellow bloggers in an easy, natural way while learning from the best and the brightest in blogging and social media.
The Details:
When:
September 17th, 9 AM to 5 PM, with a cocktail party to follow from 5:30-7:30.
Where:
Hyatt Regency, Denver Convention Center
{$149/night special room rate. Booking instructions to be provided after purchase.}
Your ticket includes lunch and education and admission to the cocktail reception.
How to Get Connected:
Interested in getting connected with our Denver attendees prior to the event? Then be sure to use the hashtag, #BBCDEN, on Twitter.
Speakers:
Jessica Bern is the creator/producer of the web series Bernthis.com about a neurotic woman’s journey through her weekly visits to her therapist’s office and has been a humor blogger/writer for many years. Jessica was a stand up comic, performing on such networks as FOX, NBC, VH-1 and A&E. In 2009, she was voted one of the top ten humor bloggers by the Bloggers Choice Awards. Her vlogs have been syndicated by BlogHer and she hosted the pilot episode of the new series called, thestateofthemom.com, a unique video magazine for the modern mom. Be entertained by Jessica on Twitter @bernthis.
Kathy Bouska, aka Mama Kat, is a mom to three kids and the blogger behind, Mama’s Losin’ It. She was inspired to begin blogging back in 2007, not only because of her life-long love for writing, but also as a way to stay connected to her work experience as an English teacher. Kathy is particularly savvy at integrating humor and heart into her posts, as evidenced by her wildly successful Writer’s Workshop. In order to participate in this weekly meme, bloggers select a topic from a series of writing prompts, create a post, and then link to Kathy’s site in order to increase their own web traffic. When not working on her blog or on Twitter @mamakatslosinit, Kathy keeps busy as the owner of a daycare business and as an Account Manager for the BlogFrog.
Fiona Bryan blogs about social media and all things “banter-worthy” at Banteringblonde.com. As a freelance writer, speaker and Online Media Consultant specializing in Fine Arts and Education, in Denver, Colorado, Fiona has had the opportunity to bridge her experience in marketing and PR with her passion for all things social media. Her work with brands such as Macy’s, SkincareRX.com, BornFit, American Camp Association, and Unilever exemplifies how brands and bloggers can work together for mutual benefit. This spring, Fiona merged her business experience with her background in the arts to join the team at New England Music Camp Association as the Director of Marketing and Public Relations. Find Fiona on Twitter @banteringblonde.
Amy Bradley-Hole wants every woman to be able to put her best foot forward. To that end, she quit her career doing marketing and branding for large corporations and small businesses in order to help teach those skills to bloggers and online entrepreneurs. You can find her talking business at Be Better Branding, talking about life on her personal blog Freaky Perfect, and talking smack on Twitter as @amybhole. When not focused on working with clients and reinventing herself, Amy stays busy trying to perfect a smoky eye, chronicling her travels and driving her kids crazy.
Aimee Giese is a graphic designer, web developer and photographer based right here in Denver. She recently sold her half of the multimedia development business she co-founded 10 years ago and is now out on her own at Giese Media. During her tenure at Klein Buendel, the company was ranked #50 of all top woman-owned businesses in Colorado. In 2005, she started her personal blog, Greeblemonkey, which has become a popular parenting site that covers kids, photography, music and travel. Aimee also writes for the Denver Post’s Mile High Mamas, as well as Cool Mom Tech. You can find her on Twitter @greeblemonkey.
In 2009, Jillian Tohber Leslie left a ten-year career as a Hollywood TV and film writer to join her husband in starting Catch My Party, a website to share party ideas, tips, and photos. A writer her whole life, Jillian knows first-hand what it’s like to battle with, run from, and ultimately befriend the “creative process.” While no longer writing movies, Jillian feels even more creative in her life as she blogs daily, charts the path of her burgeoning site, and is an active participant in the social media movement. Jillian lives in Santa Monica, CA. She received her BA and MBA from Stanford University. You can find Jillian on Twitter @catchmyparty.
Barb Likos is the founder of Chaotic Communications, which is the parent company of two top ranking online communities. A former elementary school teacher with a Master of Arts in Education, Barb combined her specialty of working with kids along with her strong social networking skills to create BeTweenTalk.com, a top ranking and unique online community that provides a safe environment for the 8-13 year old crowd, in 2007. She writes a lifestyle blog focusing on travel and mom related topics at MomOffTrack.com and tweets @chaotic_barb.
Danielle Liss is a lawyer in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her practice focuses on corporate and construction litigation. She has extensive experience in handling breach of contract claims. Danielle began blogging in 2004 to keep herself occupied during law school and never stopped. Danielle’s blog is Kittenagogo.com and you can find her on Twitter @danielleliss. She is also the Influence Broker & Campaign Architect for FitFluential.
Fashion stylist & creative consultant, Jennifer Margolin specializes in wardrobe refinement & management and trend forecasting. Since opening her first copy of Vogue back in elementary school, Jennifer’s passion to find new trends and designers – and her self-proclaimed addiction to shoes – has only grown. Jennifer opened and managed a high-end luxury goods boutique in San Francisco before starting her own event planning company, bringing her own flair to every event she designs. Jennifer is the founder and creator of Red Sole Diary, a website offering the latest fashion news and styling tips. You can find her on Twitter @redsolediary.
Hostesses:
Tiffany is a mom, wife, business owner, and entrepreneur who began blogging in March 2008. Tiffany is an active social media personality, with her own website, Tiffany Romero.com, and a social media consulting company, Launched Productions LLC. In 2009, Tiffany reaffirmed her passion for connecting women online by creating Bloggy Boot Camp, one day conferences for women in social media. Since that time, the sold out conference tour has garnered attention from The NY Times, The Huffington Post and ABC News. When not on-line, Tiffany keeps busy running a private summer camp with her husband in Los Angeles and working as the Vice President for the Western Association of Independent Camps. Connect with Tiffany on Twitter @TiffanyRom.
Francesca is a mom to three children, ages 5, 3 and a one year old. Since starting her personal blog, Francesca has received multiple awards, including recognition by Nielsen Online as one of the Top 50 Power Moms. Her interest in marketing prompted her to earn her MBA in the field and launch her own consulting company, Social Girl Media. In 2010, Francesca joined Tiffany as a partner on both SITS and Bloggy Boot Camp. Prior to joining the on-line world, Francesca studied Viticulture & Enology at UC Davis, worked at various wineries in both California and Italy, and was employed for many years at the biotech company, Genentech. You can find Francesca on Twitter @SITSGirls.
Stacie Haight Connerty, a self professed tech geek, foodie and social media junkie, is the mother of three children ages 7 & under, who lives in Atlanta with her husband. She is a nationally published writer/author/editor for a variety of magazines, blogs and online publications. Stacie has an MBA in marketing and consults with several companies on a regular basis as a Social Media Strategist. Her personal blog, 
In addition to being a mama to two boys, Melissa is a marketing communications whiz with 11 years of experience in the corporate marketing world. She blogs at 
Stacey Nerdin can be described as silly, conservative, outgoing, introspective, and a bona fide nerd. All of which are completely fine with her, and completely true. Stacey stays on her toes raising five kids in the Houston metro area and nurturing her own thriving social media career as a blogger, speaker, and consultant. On her active, established mom blog, 
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