Blogfest is fast approaching and I’m getting really excited. Because I’m returning for a second year, I was asked to be a Blogfest Buddy! I would be matched up with a first-timer and I would help show her the ropes, so to speak. Now I am doubly excited because I have two Blogfest Buddies!
Introducing My Blogfest Buddies!
Jen from Pretty Little Grub
Jen lives in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She is a Registered Dietician and a Makeup Artist. I think that is such an interesting combination of careers and I can’t wait to actually meet Jen and find out how it came about (and get some makeup tips!). She blogs about all of her interests, nutrition, fitness, running, and beauty. She loves to travel too, so she writes about that as well.
Jen is a pretty new blogger so she’s coming to Blogfest to make more blogging friends and form real connections. She loves how the blogging community is so open and how everyone helps each other. She also wants to learn more about the business side of blogging, and to develop more succinct blogging goals.
Jen is passionate about health and fitness (she’s going to love all the workouts that are offered at Blogfest and IDEA World!). She recently ran her first marathon! One thing that Jen and I have in common is that we both tend to be a little introverted, so we express ourselves through our writing.
Sessions that I’d recommend for Jen are Legal Advice for Bloggers, with Elizabeth Blaine and SEO Tips and Tricks with Sara Downey Robinson. And I know she’s going to love roaming the IDEA World Expo, trying new classes, meeting the vendors, and generally soaking in the fitness experience.
Michelle from Michelle Denise
My second buddy, Michelle, lives in Beaverton, Oregon, where she is a single mom to both a 20 year old and a six year old! She’s a director at Yahoo, which sounds like a pretty cool job. She previously lost 150 pounds, gained some back, and is now blogging about her challenges, her love of running, and finding her way back again.
Michelle is really excited about coming to Blogfest and meeting some of the people that she reads every day. She can’t wait to bond with them, share with them, and learn from them.
Michelle loves to run and recently completed her ninth half marathon, the Avengers, at Disney.
Sessions that I’d recommend for Michelle: Busting the Top 5 Nutrition Myths with Melissa Burton (one of my Ragnar teammates!) and the Future of Blogging with Jessica Matthews. And I’ll bet she’ll love the Fitness Icon workout–HighX with Gabrielle Reece.
I have to say that I am excited that both of my Blogfest Buddies are runners. I hope we’ll get a chance to take a run together. Or two.
I’m looking forward to all of the sessions I mentioned above plus How to Create a Career out of your Blog with three of my favorite bloggers, Katy Widrick, Laura Peifer, and Katy McFarland. And I can’t wait for Mind Blowing Blog Tips with Jenn Hellickson and Jamie King (another Ragnar teammate!). Plus so much more! Great workouts, amazing speakers, and informative sessions that will really help you build your blog and your social media.
I have a special code that will save you $100 on your registration! Just click here to sign up and use the code BLOG100 at checkout. There are a limited amount of openings, so don’t delay.
So, have you signed up yet? What blogger would you like to meet?
I WILL BE THERE THIS YEAR Fo-SHO and we will be meeting!!!
Finally!
You just made me even more jealous that I won’t be there! Have fun!
I wish you were going to be there!
I am so jealous! I hope maybe next year it will fit into my schedule but our summer is crazy!
I’m so happy that they hold it in So. Cal. Makes it a long weekend, and not a huge travel and time deal.
Love Jen! She has a fabulous blog and is actually one of my clients!
What a fun idea! I wish I could attend that some year–sounds like there’s so much to get out of it. Enjoy!
I’m so excited to meet you both in a couple of months! Blogfest should be a great time.
Can’t wait to see you soon!!