If you in the Austin area and would like to learn more about social media and how it can work for your business, I highly recommend one of the “B” is for Blog workshops. Nettie Hartsock and Jennifer Hill-Robenalt will introduce you to popular blog formats, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, to name a few. Check their web site for upcoming dates.
Informative and interesting workshop, thank you Nettie and Jennifer!
“Where your talents and the needs of the world cross lies your calling.” –Aristotle
I heard this inspiring quote last Monday night at the keynote address for the RISE Austin 2009 kick off. Roy Spence, CEO, GSD&M Idea City and author of “It’s Not What You Sell – It’s What You Stand For” talked about finding or creating purpose through your work. I enjoyed the entrepreneur pep talk and much-needed enthusiasm of the evening. Many of my clients are passionate entrepreneurs with a purpose and a drive to do great things through their businesses. They are thinking big and dreaming bigger.
I only made it to one of the workshops, “Spa for the Soul”- Entrepreneurial Survival skills for 2009″ hosted by Kathleen Grandfield and Christina Carlin. Before the workshop began, we were invited to taste one of Kathleen’s most amazing chocolates, then close our eyes and listen to Kathleen and Christina play harps. Wow! Then, The Naked Accountant got up and gave an inspirational talk about money, finances and life. She generously handed out a few of her books “The Naked Accountant asks Who’s Standing On Your Financial Hose?” with a $2 money magnet inside. It’s a wonderful read, by the way. To top off the workshop, this beautiful woman got up and sang to us about hope and strength. I was actually moved to tears. I didn’t catch her name, but when I find out I’ll be sure to post about her.
On Thursday night, my (ever-the-entrepreneur/inventor) husband and I went to hear John Mackey, CEO, Whole Foods give the closing speech on Conscious Capitalism. He the co-author of “Be the Solution: How Entrepreneurs and Conscious Capitalists Can Solve All the World’s Problems.” His speech was good food for thought, may have to save that for another post all together.
I’m still amazed that it was completely free! Thank you thank you thank you to the founders of Rise Austin, all the volunteers, presenters and sponsors. I will definitely attend again next year.