By Lauren Galli, #Strella Creative Director Considering that the words troll, lurker, and creeper are now part of the American vernacular, it may be safe to say that the influx of internet personality types isn’t lessening anytime soon. We’ve all had our negative experiences with Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram whether it be in the form […]
This week is National Deaf Awareness Week. Some of you may know that I have a hearing disability, which has affected my life in ways the written word cannot justify. I give credit to those who don’t let their disability prevent them from accomplishing amazing things, including today’s guest blogger, Joyce Edmiston. Joyce is a […]
Clients often ask me if they should have a blog and an e-newsletter. Many times, this question stems from a desire to drop their e-newsletter in favor of a blog or vice versa. For those of you grappling with these same issues, here are some helpful details about both and some advice for choosing the […]
By Rachel On Thursday, I hosted a workshop called “Brand Your Business with YouTube.” The workshop was an introduction to the medium, leading up to the filming of clips for the attendees. I’ve never held a workshop like this before, so I wasn’t sure how well it would be received. Incidentally, all post-workshop feedback has […]
By Rachel If you’re like me, you might be intimidated by YouTube. While it’s easy to use and fun to watch videos, the thought of making a video can be a bit overwhelming. Maybe you’re camera shy or maybe you don’t know what to say. For me, I tend to be self-conscious and nitpick at […]
By Amanda Three and a half months, two days, four hours and nine hundred and sixty minutes! That is the length of time I patiently waited to go to the Inspired Women's conference in Pittsburgh, how long the conference lasted, the length of the drive to Pittsburgh and the inspirational minutes I spent learning and […]
By Rachel Strella One of the biggest debates in the social media management community is whether it’s better to manage social media in-house or outsource these efforts to an experienced third party. I’ve found those who favor keeping social media in-house often believe that only company employees have the necessary knowledge to communicate effectively on […]
On Monday, I returned from Michele Scism’s second live event called Take Action Get Profits in Orlando. Michele held the first event earlier this year in Dallas, which you can read about here. I’ve found that what Michele says is true: each time we attend an event, we learn something new because each time we […]
Get out of your own way. What’s stopping you from becoming and getting exactly what you want? You could be your biggest barrier to success. Take a look at what you’re doing, watch what others are doing, learn from both, then step aside and let yourself pass by. Put yourself out there. This concept is […]
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