Do You Know SMO?
Clients often come to me a bit confused about social networking. Who knew that you’d have to learn a new language in order to utilize new media technology? There’s RT (Re-Tweet) or DM (Direct Message) and the uber-important ROI (Return on Influence). It can feel as though you’ve bypassed another country entirely and leaped onto another planet! All joking aside, one we all need more familiarity with is SMO: Social Media Optimization. Read more
My 3 Words…
I wish I could take credit for this brilliant (and I do sincerely mean brilliant) idea, but alas I cannot. Thanks to Chris Brogan for sharing this process on his blog. In a recent post, he related his method of setting goals for the new year. (Actually, this is not new as he has shared this method in years past on his blog as well.)
I’ve never been one for the whole “New Year’s Resolutions” myself. Why? Simply put, most people (including myself) have fallen off the wagon by week TWO of the new year. 
However, as someone commented on Brogan’s post, it takes a real paradigm shift to narrow one’s thought process to 3 words by which to guide your year. I whole-heartedly agree! And since I couldn’t get this idea off my mind, I decided to take a stab at it… Read more
The NEW Look
I’m still me!
It’s been a while since I’ve been in touch–I hope you’ll forgive me! I’ve been chipping away at this re-branding while working with new clients, teaching workshops and traveling for speaking engagements. All in all, the past few months flew by like a whirlwind.
I’d like to take a moment to recognize a few of the experts who really helped me through the transition from Millionaire Moms Media to Edie McRae.com Why? Simply because they are amazing to work with and are great resources for you.
1. Siva of iTVibes, my Web-Development specialist. Siva can make things work that seem impossible. I know enough to be dangerous (just ask him) and rather than spend months trying to figure out something on my own, I chose to work with an expert in this area. And if you’ve ever tried to move a Google Friend connect widget to a NEW site, you’ll understand why his skills are so invaluable.
2. Jennifer Lee of J.Lee Creative for designing my kick-butt new logo. She really took the time to get to know what I was about. She kept my “feminine” side and yet helped me to display my “edgy” side too.
3. My media partner, Lori Carrese of Woodlands Media Solutions. She’s been a gem by connecting me to the right media and marketing professionals to help complete this process. Her advice and experience have been invaluable to me.
4. YOU! I want to thank all of you for hanging in there during my blogging hiatus and pardoning my progress.
I want to let you know that you can still count on me to continue to share all things related to social media, business, networking and the balancing act of motherhood.
In 2010, I will be having cross-blog conversations with industry experts, participating in popular blog meme’s and more.
I’d be honored if you hang around and get the RSS feed to keep up-to-date with all the social media news and trends. (RSS is a way to have my blog updates delivered to your email or in a feed reader of your choice.)
I’d love to connect on Facebook as well. I’ve got a slammin’ new fan page and would love to interact with you there too. In fact, I’m going to answer questions asked on my fan page in depth on the blog…for FREE! So, if you’ve got a burning question, you’ll want to post it on the wall of the fan page. Each week, I’ll select one question for a blog feature. And if you have a blog or website of your own, you can count on a link from me from the blog post!
As my way of saying “Thank You” for hanging in there with me, I’m offering a FREE “15 minute Social Media Assessment” consult to help you get off to a GREAT start for 2010.
CLICK HERE to take the assessment and then send me an email or give me a call to schedule a time for a chat.
Much Love and Moxie!
Are YOU In The End Zone??
Ok…I admit it. I’m a sucker for a good movie–especially if it involves football. For those of us raised in the South, football is somewhat of a religion! Let me preface this clip with a bit of background for you NON-football fans (YIKES!) out there!
If you’ve never heard of the “death crawl”, let me enlighten you. It’s one of the TOUGHEST drills dreaded by linemen everywhere! Players must “crawl” on all fours, butt in the air, no knees on the ground while carrying another player on their backs! Needless to say, it is difficult and most don’t make it very far.
This clip is an inspiring account of how much one can accomplish when all we focus on is giving the best of what we have inside.
Have you reached inside to get to YOUR ‘End Zone’ today???
Obey The Signs…
Last week, I embarked on a 2400 mile road trip with my sister from Houston to Phoenix and back. The mission: to retrieve a classroom full of materials, since Aunt Jen Jen is teaching in Houston this year. (YAY!)
Considering that I’ve never been to west Texas (further than San Antonion, that is…), I wanted to take in all the sights. I must say that the desert and surrounding mountains are both beautiful and desolate. Read more
Catering to Cowards?
For several years now, I’ve suffered terribly from back, neck and shoulder pain due to fibromyalgia and lupus. Each year, the doctors try to stuff more and more pills down me but nothing really helps. In fact, I’ve described myself as the oldest 33 year old in the world because I feel like a young woman trapped in an old body! Read more
'Fess Up Friday…with a TWIST!
Ok…so we ALL make mistakes, have little slip-ups, etc. that weigh heavily on us from time to time. For those of you who know me well–I know it’s hard to believe that I’m not PERFECT, but please try. LOL. Read more
