I returned home yesterday from BlogHer and I'm still in shock at how amazing it was. Although I don't have any photos downloaded yet or any wonderful blog posts ready to publish, I have so many things to share that I just don't know where to start.
The event itself is like any trade show - seminars, vendors, food and swag. But at BlogHer, it's the traditional trade show on steroids. Seminars are intense and informative with fantastic peers as the moderators. The vendors had tons of information as well as product samples. There was never a lack of food around although I seldom took the time to actually stop and eat. (I lost like five pounds at BlogHer!)
Then there's the issue of the people. Lots and lots of people. Mostly non-judgmental., mostly warm and welcoming. Once I got my feet firmly planted, nobody ever made me feel like the small blogger than I really am. People often said they recognized my business card and "I've been to YOUR blog" and seemed sincere about it. Established bloggers offered advice about how to get to the next level in the blogging community. The celebrities, Carson Kressley, Rick Bayless, Tim Gunn, Brooke White and Paula Deen were all unbelievably human. As I swoon about "Oh my, You're (insert name here)" and ask them to sign an autograph, they were all so kind.
BlogHer was fantastic. Unbelievable. Informative. Wonder how long before I talk myself into registering for BlogHer 2010! I bet not very long!
More to come on this site and SAHM Reviews as I organize my photos, my swag and my thoughts.
The event itself is like any trade show - seminars, vendors, food and swag. But at BlogHer, it's the traditional trade show on steroids. Seminars are intense and informative with fantastic peers as the moderators. The vendors had tons of information as well as product samples. There was never a lack of food around although I seldom took the time to actually stop and eat. (I lost like five pounds at BlogHer!)
Then there's the issue of the people. Lots and lots of people. Mostly non-judgmental., mostly warm and welcoming. Once I got my feet firmly planted, nobody ever made me feel like the small blogger than I really am. People often said they recognized my business card and "I've been to YOUR blog" and seemed sincere about it. Established bloggers offered advice about how to get to the next level in the blogging community. The celebrities, Carson Kressley, Rick Bayless, Tim Gunn, Brooke White and Paula Deen were all unbelievably human. As I swoon about "Oh my, You're (insert name here)" and ask them to sign an autograph, they were all so kind.
BlogHer was fantastic. Unbelievable. Informative. Wonder how long before I talk myself into registering for BlogHer 2010! I bet not very long!
More to come on this site and SAHM Reviews as I organize my photos, my swag and my thoughts.
Hey Nicole,
So is this event for women only? Genuinely curious.
Peace,
SA
Hey Sonny! While it's focused toward women, there were quite a few men attending also. There was even a panel discussion titled "Vaginally Challenged Bloggers"
Thanks. I now want to be on a Vaginally Challenged Panel.
Heh. Thanks for 'splainin'.
Peace, SA.
Sounds great Nicole! I would love to get myself there in 2010 - girl's gotta have a goal right :)
Julie
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