Blogfest and the IDEA World Fitness Convention
There are only four weeks until the innaugural IDEA WORLD Fitness Blogfest with Sweat Pink and I’m getting so excited! It seemed so far away when I first wrote about it back in December, but now it’s almost here! Blogfest is a health and fitness blogging conference that takes place during the IDEA World Fitness Convention, August 14-17, in Anaheim, California. I’m extra excited about it all because I was part of a team of IDEA Inspired Advisors who brainstormed the event at the IDEA Convention in 2013.
I think that one of the most thrilling aspects of Blogfest to me is that I will be finally able to meet some of the bloggers that I have been “friends” with for a long time! After years of reading and commenting on each others blogs, it will be nice to finally put a face and voice to everyone.
In addition to the social and networking aspect of Blogfest, it is, of course, designed for bloggers who write about health and fitness, so there will be a lot of workouts to try, some taught by celebrity instructors like Tara Stiles and Tony Horton, a keynote speech by Jillian Michaels, the opportunity to shop (and network some more) at the IDEA World Fitness and Nutrition Expo, plus exclusive access to the last two days of the IDEA World Fitness Convention. Fitness bloggers heaven. You can get a free pass to the expo here.
Sessions will be led by a variety of popular fitness bloggers, including Gina Harney from. Fitnessista, Katy Widrick, Monica Olivas from Run Eat Repeat, Cassey Ho from Blogilates, and Julie Fagen from Peanut Butter Fingers. I am equally as excited to (hopefully) meet Kelly Olexa, CEO and founder of Fitfluential, who will also be speaking. I’ve been an ambassador for a couple years and have yet to have the pleasure. My favorite blog designer and guru (as well as my Blog School instructor) Rita Barry, from Blog Genie, will also be speaking.
This will be my first blogging conference, so excuse me if I seem a little over-the-top excited. If you are interested in being a part of the fun, there is still time to register. And, if you use the discount code BLOGFEST100 you will save a $100 on your registration! I hope to see you there.
Eleven by Venus will be at IDEA World!
I am also excited to announce that Eleven by Venus will be at the IDEA World Fitness Convention too! I am a member of Team Eleven and thrilled to represent this great brand. Our team is headed up by Carla Birnberg, who I hope to finally get to meet, and we are proud to be Venus’ “voice on the street.”
Being an EleVen is how Venus Williams strives to live her life. She says that 10 is just a number, while EleVen is a lifestyle. Always known for her fashion flair on the courts, Venus now makes her unique style available to all of us. EleVen by Venus goes beyond clothing and encompasses a healthy, fit, and confident lifestyle.
We will be at the expo, so stop by to say hi, see the beautiful clothing line, and learn a little more about Eleven! If you are an influencer who is passionate about health and fitness, ask about becoming a member of Team Eleven!
If you just can’t wait to try on some of this beautiful clothing line, you can save 10% on the purchase of any new collection or full price item by using the code Team11DebbieW. Ready to shop? Click here.
So, can I expect to see you at Blogfest?
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Ah, I so wish I could go to BlogFest but it’s just not an option right now. I would love to meet so many of you that will be there!
And, might I say you look adorable in the EleVen gear! I could never get my application to go through; the site always crashed and we couldn’t figure out why. But I really am glad you are on the team. I think you’re a great model and spokesperson 😀
You should tri (ha ha..see what I did?) again! You’d be a great representative. I’d love to see the drawing version of EleVen :-).
I still have yet to order any EleVen outfits and I NEED TO!!! Ah! LOL. Although, I am a tad resistant because I just have so many fitness outfits. I have a feeling if I order another, my friends will put me in fitness clothing rehab. LOL
Oh and I will be at IDEA but just the EXPO and I think just for one day! I don’t really know which day yet though, maybe Thursday? Ugh, I will keep you posted! 🙂
I know what you mean about having so many fitness outfits. But, I love my Eleven top. It’s so pretty.
Do let me know when you’ll be at the Expo. We have to meet 🙂
We will look for you as we cover the IDEA World Convention (skipping the BlogFest)
I’d love to see you! I will be staying for the last two days of IDEA. Will your sis be there too?
I’ll see you at Blogfest and excited to be a member of Team EleVen with you!!!!
Hurray! I really can’t wait!
I’m going and I’m super excited to meet everyone! Can’t wait!
I look forward to meeting you!
awesome! i’d like to go to blogfest at some point – this year it won’t happen though. have fun!
Yes, you’re a little busy right now, mama 🙂
I wish that I could go!!! Sounds like it’s going to be so much fun!
I wish you were going to be there too.
That’s SO exciting! I would love to go to BlogFest. It’s definitely on my radar next year for sure! I’m looking forward to living vicariously through all you lucky bloggers 😉
That’s the nice thing about a blogging conference–you know you’ll get plenty of recaps and pictures!
I wish I could go but it’s not happening this year! Have fun!
Too bad! I’d love to meet you. Maybe next year!
This sounds like such a blast! I’m sure you will have a ton of fun!
Thanks! I’m so excited about it. Wish you could be there!
SIGH – I WISH that I could go, but it’s just not feasible for me to fly to California! Since that would be a cross country trip for me! BUT I wish you the best time there 😛 I love that outfit you’re wearing! And I think it will be so special for you to meet some of your blogger friends in real life 🙂
I am really excited about meeting everybody. And I’m happy that the conference is in California. I probably couldn’t go either if I had to fly across the country.
I cannot wait to meet you! See you there!
Same here!
I am loving all the EleVen gear that I’ve been seeing. I follow a few bloggers who are ambassadors and the gear is totally stylish and looks comfy. I can’t wait to test it out for myself.
I wish I could go to Blogfest, but airlines have rules against women flying this late in their pregnancy, and that’s a little far for this Florida girl to travel by automobile.
Have fun!!!
Yes that would be a long way to drive, especially at 36 weeks or so pregnant. You wouldn’t want a little surprise along the way either!
I’m so excited about BlogFest! I can’t wait to meet blogging friend in real life 🙂
I know! Can’t wait to meet you!
That sounds like a good one!!! I wish I could go. Maybe next year I’ll put it on the calendar!
Yes! Do put it on you calendar. This one is extra special because includes two days at the IDEA convention, which is always awesome.
Ahh I so wish I was going to this! Have a blast!
I wish you were too!
YAY! This is going to be SO SO fun! I hope you join us for our Fun Run on Thursday, August 14, 6am-7am!
I know! I can’t wait. Not sure about the run though. I’m driving in Thursday morning and that’s a little early even for me.
Not sure I will get to the convention this year depending on my demo work…. we shall see but it was fun last year!!!!
Hopefully you can stop by at least one day. It’s so close!
Sadly, I will miss meeting up with you and all of our other online friends. Can’t swing it this year with family holidays and the cost of airfare from Canada to the US…
Too bad, I would love to finally meet you. I get it though. I’m lucky we have it in So. Cal.