It’s important for us to gather together to learn, exchange ideas, and inspire each other to continue our journeys as we incorporate video and social media into our businesses and personal brands.

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National Mom’s Nite Out is the first nationally organized celebration of motherhood Intended to bring together today’s moms, physically and virtually, The National Mom’s Nite Out will unite over 150 social media groups, companies, local playgroups, mommy bloggers and mother social networks in giving moms a well deserved night off.

You can watch the video and join the chat right here on SheStreamsTV!

We hope to see you there!

I’ve been to SheStreams twice now. First, for the inaugural conference in September 2011 in NYC and then to the twice-as-nice SheStreams in 2012 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. I love this conference for so many reasons: the size, the sophistication, and the specialization. The three “S”s, if you will, that make up the three “S”s in SheStreams.

With the privilege of speaking this year, as well as the location in Florida during a dreary winter here in the Northwest, it was a conference that I was really looking forward to attending. I got to see some friendly-faces, but I got to chat with many more. It is always a privilege to meet the face behind the tweet.

Yet, it really comes down to the sponsors, who always amaze me in their belief that women bloggers have a powerful voice in which they recognize, and, of course, the founder of SheStreams (and the ultimate Power Mom herself) Maria Bailey, who, like many, I’m in awe of her professionalism, as well as her intelligence. She is a fast moving ship in the social media sea, and to be on her boat, for a brief time, is always a rockin’ experience.

I also enjoyed meeting her staff in person. (Such an amazing group of talent.) And I enjoyed putting my Mom hat away for forty-eight hours. Sometimes, that, in itself, is priceless. I could go on in on, but suffice to say that if you haven’t been to SheStreams yet, definitely put it on your social media conference list.

Here is a brief video recap of this year’s event in hope that it may inspire you to join me at SheStreams 2013!

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(Many thanks to AT&T, who provided me with a complimentary Samsung phone to capture the memories.)

#SheStreams 2012 was a conference full of engagement on so many levels and I was lucky to have a personal travel companion to capture my trip…the ATT Samsung Impulse. So if you wondering what SheStreams is all about, see my thoughts through the ATT Samsung Impulse.

One of the sessions I really enjoyed was with Mark Carpenter from @SixVoices on creating Mobile Apps.  It was engaging and I always enjoy a presenter who isn’t afraid to go off of the “plan” to truly engage with their audience.  Not only is Mark knowledgeable in his area, but he is also a very nice person.  Plus, I got to learn some new info as well…*cough* that Android owners are less affluent than Apple owners.  

Great content. A great person. Great learning.

I love it when that happens.

The yacht luncheon with @Disney was a favorite for me.  To eat a wonderful lunch on a yacht on the water in Fort Lauderdale totally set the mood.

And really, who doesn’t feel extra special walking up these stairs to enter the boat?

It was so nice to see #SheStreams attendees smiling as they experienced the yacht luncheon with Disney.

And the food?

Amazing.

The kind where you get excited to go through the line because you can’t wait to see what is next.

Who wouldn’t love that?

The next picture from my ATT Samsung Impulse only needs a two word caption…

Happy Hour!

Everyone loves those!

Amy Lupold Bair, aka @ResourcefulMom, held a great session on Twitter parties.  It was great to see the crown so eager to learn from Amy.  Let’s face it, she is the Queen of Twitter Parties, so who better to learn from, right?

But what I loved most about Amy’s session was that it gave me a chance to get to know her a bit more.  Her sense of humor, her wit, and the way she truly loves what she tweets about.  Until now, I had seen Amy but had little opportunity to interact with her so she knew who little old me was.

Now she does, and hopefully she will remember.

I would love that.

Here is a picture of The Amy’s at #SheStreams.

I am honored to be in such amazing company…

As I mentioned earlier, SheStreams is a conference that is engaging and truly built to help you grow your skills and brand.  Other conferences I have been too can be too large, where I am a business card instead of “Amy” or “Mommy Mentor”.  Where I can’t remember the person that went with the brand because there were simply too many for my brain to retain.  This year SheStreams had around 150 attendees, which allowed for rich dialogue within the expo hall and the companies.

I love that.

Thank you to ATT and the Samsung Impulse for being my travel companion.  You can read the full review on another ATT phone…the windows based Samsung Focus here.

Hope to see you all at SheStreams 2013!

Disclosure: Thank you to ATT, who provided me with the Samsung Impulse 4G phone to capture my thoughts and highlights from #SheStreams. All thoughts and opinions are my own, as they always are.

There is nothing like your first blogging conference. If you have been reading here or watched my Twitter stream, @ChoosingLoveAZ, you may have noticed the hashtag of #SheStreams when I went to Florida.

SheStreams was a room filled with highly successful women poised with confidence and I was completely overwhelmed with gratitude and awe to even be surround by so much strength.

For those who were not able to attend in person, or watch live streaming on SheStreamsTV, you are in luck.

AT&T is a sponsor of SheStreams 2012 and asked me to take video of my experience at the conference so I could share it with you.

I chose to take the view of what a conference newbie would see. Through this I learned that I am very good at being a tourist and is shot pretty much to show you the highlights of what I saw during the event.

Please know that, of course, I learned so many things at the conference that would have made this video even better. I did not learn those tips until after I had filmed the majority of the video and I also learned much of the video that I did take was not usable because of legal issues I learned at the conference.

This is probably the longest video I will create, since it violates the rules of videos in this fast past world.

If you have never been to a conference or are thinking of going to one, here is what it might look like for you. Enjoy this video.

Highlights of my video:

• My boys were completely thrilled that the parking garage at the Phoenix International Airport was just like one of their toys.
• My request for my husband to take a little video at the airport turned into what it must be like to have paparazzi around when you are famous. Not that I am or ever hope to be.
• The difficult goodbye to my birthday boy. Thankfully the final moments with me crying was not recorded.
• Ignore my paranoid state of riding alone in the cab and totally playing a tourist. I saw my first drawbridge and I spared you the entire 20 minute ride. I definitely did tape the entire thing because my cab driver was the funniest and best cab driver in the world but I have limited knowledge to compare since I think I have been on four cab rides in my life. Two of the cab rides were on this trip. Someday I want to yell “Taxi” just to say I have done it.
• Maria Bailey, Jennifer Labit, Teresa Kroll, and Dr. Daisy Sutherland were definitely highlights of the conference. I heard from so many others and ended up in that moment of awe where I totally and completely forgot to press the record button.
• Love Build-A-Bear? Enjoy the sneak peek at their new line of Under the Sea friends arriving in June.
• Lunch on a yacht with Disney Parks, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Laura Spencer!
• This was my first time ever in Florida and first time ever seeing the Atlantic Ocean, not that it is evident at all in the video.

Disclosure: AT&T provided the Pantech Burst 4G Smartphone to use during my attendance at SheStreams. No compensation was received. Content selection for the video was mine and is my opinion.

We also invite our attendees to visit our Facebook page and share photos, videos, and thoughts from this year’s conference as well as links to what you’ve accomplished since attending SheStreams.

We look forward to staying connected with you and hope to see you at SheStreams 2013!

Announcing more amazing speakers at SheStreams 2012! View them all here.

ElizaBeth’s Fave Spot:
Laser Wolf, 901 Progresso Dr #101, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
www.LaserWolf.com
“One of my favorite laidback spots in Ft. Lauderdale to grab a beer. This no-frills bar has free parking, plays awesome music, and offers a great craft beer selection.”

Shauna’s Fave Spot:
Las Olas Boulevard, Ft. Lauderale, FL 33301
www.LasOlasBoulevard.com
“If you’re a shopaholic, no trip to Ft. Lauderdale is complete without a stroll down Las Olas Boulevard, a fun destination for fashion boutiques, galleries and cafes!”

Carey’s Fave Spot:
Rocco’s Tacos, 1313 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.RoccosTacos.com
“After you get tired of shopping on Las Olas, there are plenty of places to stop for a bite to eat- I’d recommended Rocco’s Tacos for some guacamole and a margarita!”

Megan’s Fave Spot:
Living Room at The W, 401 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
www.WFortLauderdaleHotel.com
“Living Room is a fun, stylish lounge to relax and catch up with friends over cocktails! With outside seating that overlooks the Atlantic, it’s the perfect setting for a fab night out!”

Amy S’s Fave Spot:
Seasons 52, 2428 E. Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
www.Seasons52.com
“I love Seasons 52 for their fun atmosphere and fresh menu, which changes every season! Share a flatbread and cocktails with friends and make sure you indulge in one of their famous mini desserts! My favorite is the key lime pie, which is perfect for spring in South Florida.”

Amy B’s Fave Spot:
Yolo Restaurant, 333 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
www.YoloRestaurant.com
“‘You Only Live Once’ is a great experience! With excellent food, a fun atmosphere and a hip nightclub, YOLO stands true to its name!”

Mary’s Fave Spot:
McSorley’s Pub, 837 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.
www.McSorleysBeachPub.com
“An Irish pub on the beach, right over the bridge and only a few short blocks from the hotel. There’s a cool, outdoor SunDeck Lounge on the 2nd floor for great people-watching!”

Melanie’s Fave Spot:
Coconuts, 429 Seabreeze Blvd.,Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
www.CoconutsFortLauderdale.com
“Coconuts is right on the intracoastal, just across from the beach.  The view is amazing if you can get a table outside…and the fish tacos are absolutely delicious- my favorite in South Florida!!  You can even get there by water taxi from the hotel!”

Stacey’s Fave Spot:
Canyon Southwest Café,1818 East Sunrise Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
www.CanyonFL.com
“I recommend ordering appetizers and their white chocolate bread pudding loaded with a million delicious berries!”

Laura’s Fave Spot:
Aruba Beach Café, 1 Commercial Boulevard  Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308
www.ArubaBeachCafe.com
“A fun place to go for food and drinks.  Lots of great people watching and the Bimini Bread is delicious!”

Maggie’s Fave Spot:
The Mermaid Bar, 2442 E. Sunrise Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
“The Mermaid Bar is tiny gem hidden inside one of the most fabulous department stores out there; Neiman Marcus! It is a café style restaurant, famous for their soups and sandwiches. My advice would be not to fill up on lunch. They have the biggest slices of carrot cake I’ve ever seen!”

Maria’s Fave Spot:The Parrot Lounge, 911 Sunrise Lane, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304“A Friday night can’t end without a midnight visit to the oldest bar on Fort Lauderdale beach.”