#BLOGHER18 – BECOME EMPOWERED

By: Hope Wilkos, Writer

One of the highlights of a blogger’s career is the opportunity to attend a #BLOGHERSummit/Conference. This is certainly a fantastic way for women to create lasting friendships and industry connections, gain knowledge of new techniques and become educated on global issues today, take steps towards better understanding of themselves, and, best of all, become empowered to fulfill dreams.

For those who have never experienced #BLOGHER, in less than two weeks, #BLOGHER18 Creators Summit will take place on August 8th and 9th, 2018 at Pier 17-The Seaport, centrally located in New York City. Thissummit is one not to be missed. The lineup scheduled for the two days is absolutely thrilling, filled with outstanding content.

Past attendance to these events has reached thousands with countless motivational and pertinent topics and an energy that cannot be matched by any other event of its kind. SheKnowsMedia, one of the top women’s lifestyle digital media companies today, began organizing the event thirteen years ago and as their following continues to grow at an astonishing pace, so does the impact and legacy of these summits/conferences. Diversity and Inclusion are two synonyms that sum up everything that they stand for. #BLOGHER brings women together via this unique platform that encourages women to discover, share and create. The atmosphere promotes a greater sense of independence and innovation. SheKnows Media operates globally, a company for women and about women. SheKnows.com, BlogHer.com, STLECASTER.com and HelloFlo.com are all part of the media company’s properties.

#BLOGHER18 is a networking event like none other. Featured will be food, beauty and health content creators. Classes will include some of the following:

• Learning the business of influence and maximizing opportunities, making lasting partnerships and how to become a go-to influencer.

• How to create compelling stories and share them with your audience

• A workshop on understanding and maximizing revenue streams

• A workshop on using the best apps and tools to create standout content

• How to create the best video content using visual storytelling as the medium

Some of the relevant topics covered include health and wellness, turning your dreams into a thriving business, fashion, technology, empowerment, self-love, motherhood and maternal policies and so much more. A large variety of gifted women will take to the stage over the course of two days to educate, enlighten, inform and truly inspire attendees. Brooklyn Decker (actress and co-founder of FINERY, the world’s first automated digital wardrobe platform), Christy Turlington Burns (mother, global maternal health advocate and founder & CEO of Every Mother Counts) Gabrielle Union (actress, activist, entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author), Kirsten Gillibrand (US Senator), Tiffani Thiessen (actress, mother and recent cookbook author), Aly Teich (founder of The Sweat Life), Bonnie Fuller (President and Editor-In-Chief of HollywoodLife.com and a PMC Senior Advisor) are just some of the names, with many more not to be missed.

Highlights that will create forever memories and leave a permanent impact on your life include #Winningwomen, very personal stories of resilient women leading change in their industry. Take a break and connect with fellow content creators from across the nation. Award ceremonies will recognize driven women with a determination to succeed. The 2018 VOICES OF THE YEAR Awards will be given to content creators, influencers and social advocates whose work is deserving of being heard, seen, recognized and read. The 2018 #FEMVERTISINGAwards will go to brands creating pro-female, stereotype-busting ads. Join the party on the first night as everyone is invited to socialize and look back over what they learned that day with fellow bloggers over cocktails and light bites.

By signing up to attend and purchasing your ticket, that entitles you to:

• Two days of main stage keynote programming

• Influencer workshops designed to help you level-up

• Networking opportunities with key brands

• Official meals

• A tote bag full of swag from the summit sponsors

So what are you waiting for? Go to the site and make your reservations before they sell out. #BLOGHER18 is the place to be in August. If you are unable to attend, sign up for the newsletter and be the first to know the details for #BLOGHER19. Catch the fever, challenge your potential and strive to empower. Imagine where the journey will take you.

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