https://thebloggerunion.com Blogger communities in cities across the worldhttps://thebloggerunion.com/dc-mom-bloggers-august-meetup-recap https://thebloggerunion.com/dc-mom-bloggers-august-meetup-recapThu, 05 Sep 2024 15:31:58 GMT For our August 2024 meetup, DC Mom Bloggers partnered with Tanger National Harbor to highlight their Tax Free Week in Maryland from August 11th to August 17th for all your back to school needs for kids! Thank you so much Tanger National Harbor for hosting us. Want to host our next meetup? Send us an email at dcmoms@thebloggerunion.com. https://thebloggerunion.com/building-your-business-network-strategies-for-success https://thebloggerunion.com/building-your-business-network-strategies-for-successThu, 29 Feb 2024 19:16:21 GMT Building a robust and diverse business network is an essential asset in today’s competitive and interconnected business world. A strong network can open doors to new opportunities, foster collaboration, and provide valuable support. In this article, we will explore strategies and tips for effectively building and expanding your business network. Define Your Networking Goals Before you start, it’s crucial to define your networking objectives. Are you looking for new clients, business partners, mentors, or industry insights? Having clear goals will help you focus your efforts and tailor your networking approach accordingly. Leverage Existing Contacts Begin by tapping into your existing network. Reach out to friends, family, former colleagues, and acquaintances who may have connections in your desired industry or field. Personal introductions can be a valuable entry point into new networks. Attend Industry Events and […] https://thebloggerunion.com/the-business-show-6th-7th-of-march-2024-miami-beach-convention-center https://thebloggerunion.com/the-business-show-6th-7th-of-march-2024-miami-beach-convention-centerThu, 22 Feb 2024 19:13:58 GMT The world’s largest business show is back for 2024, expanding into the US and arriving at the Miami Beach Convention Center. The 2024 edition takes place on the 6th & 7th of March and is set to be an unmissable event with 300 exhibitors, live panel debates, speed networking and over 150 seminars and interactive masterclasses covering everything you need to know to start or grow your business! Hear from experts from some of the biggest companies in the world who will be offering you the best tips, tricks, and advice to get yourself off the ground and running a profitable business. The Business Show hosts keynotes from thriving entrepreneurs and industry giants; you won’t get this experience anywhere else. This year, Netflix’s star of Selling Sunset and Realtor, Maya Vander, keynotes and shares her […] https://thebloggerunion.com/common-downfalls-in-small-businesses-and-how-to-overcome-them https://thebloggerunion.com/common-downfalls-in-small-businesses-and-how-to-overcome-themThu, 15 Feb 2024 19:13:16 GMT Embarking on the entrepreneurial journey of a small business is both exhilarating and challenging. While the potential for success is high, small businesses often encounter common pitfalls that can impede growth and sustainability. In this article, we explore some of these downfalls and offer insights on how entrepreneurs can navigate these challenges to build resilient and thriving enterprises. Insufficient Financial Planning:One of the most prevalent downfalls in small businesses is inadequate financial planning. Entrepreneurs may underestimate startup costs, fail to create realistic budgets, or neglect to account for unforeseen expenses. To overcome this, meticulous financial planning is essential. Regularly review and update budgets, monitor cash flow, and build a financial cushion to weather unexpected financial challenges. Lack of Market Research:A failure to conduct thorough market research is a common pitfall that small businesses often encounter. […] https://thebloggerunion.com/south-bloggers-beach-yoga-for-breast-cancer-awareness https://thebloggerunion.com/south-bloggers-beach-yoga-for-breast-cancer-awarenessTue, 31 Oct 2023 20:45:23 GMT On Saturday, October 21st, the South Florida Bloggers and the South Florida Mom Bloggers came together for our third annual Breast Cancer Awareness beach yoga event. This event took place at the beautiful Crandon Beach on Key Biscayne. Our amazing yoga flow was led by Tiffany Zakka from SWOGA and sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. It was so wonderful to share our stories and connect with women from all different backgrounds. We have all been affected by Breast Cancer in one way or another. A very special thank you to Priscilla from Pure Zeal Photography for capturing these beautiful images. View Gallery We are so excited to announce that $250 was donated the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Remember ladies that early detection saves lives. You can learn more and schedule your mammogram at baptisthealth.net/Mammo! https://thebloggerunion.com/dc-bloggers-april-meetup-with-jenee-naylor https://thebloggerunion.com/dc-bloggers-april-meetup-with-jenee-naylorFri, 25 Aug 2023 01:05:05 GMT DC Bloggers: April Meetup with Jenee Naylor at Tanger National Harbor On April 2nd, the DC Bloggers welcomed Jenee Naylor of @HighLowLuxxe as a guest speaker to chat about her expertise as a fashion influencer at Tanger National Harbor. With a room full of local DC bloggers, Jenee shared about what encourages her, how she decides what to share on social media, and how to build a community. Jenee expressed that she is encouraged to share about things that she loves, but also content that provides value and is helpful to others. She shares content that she is comfortable with and doesn’t feel invasive; what she loves, what she’s learned, places she’s visited, makeup, and skincare. She is a truly helpful resource in all of these areas! The top three biggest takeaways Jenee shared are: 1. When looking for a niche, post what […] https://thebloggerunion.com/dc-bloggers-january-meetup-media-kits-for-bloggers https://thebloggerunion.com/dc-bloggers-january-meetup-media-kits-for-bloggersFri, 31 Mar 2023 15:31:12 GMT Our January Meetup was all about Media Kits for Bloggers and Content Creators. For the January DC Bloggers Meet up on Saturday, January 21, we met at the new RosaMexicano in Pentagon City. We enjoyed Rosa Mexicano’s award-winning drinks, signaturetableside guacamole, and delicious appetizers while listening to guest Veronica Droulia.Veronica is a DC-based lifestyle and foodie creator, social media coach, sustainable swimsuitdesigner, and podcast host. She shared the importance of a media kit along with her award-winning framework for attracting brands: Three key media kit takeaways:1) What is a media kit? Think of a media kit as a content creator resume (but with flair). It’san opportunity to share a bit about yourself, who your audience is, and tell a brand if youwould be the right fit to work with them.2) Why do creators need a […] https://thebloggerunion.com/dc-mom-bloggers-march-meetup-recap https://thebloggerunion.com/dc-mom-bloggers-march-meetup-recapWed, 29 Mar 2023 16:33:06 GMT On Sunday, March 26th, The DC Mom Bloggers hosted their March Meetup at CitySwing, a women-owned, black-owned unique indoor golf brand that makes golf fun, convenient and accessible for everyone. It was the perfect place to host an event. They also host birthday parties and office parties of up to 80 people to include two golf bays, food and bar. They offer golf lessons for adults and children as well. District Sitter, a local nanny and babysitting service for those in the DMV attended and provided kids activities while Joy Let also attended to share all about their baby and infant toy and rental gear. We had free samples from GoodNest, a sustainable baby care products with the goal to stop single use plastic as well as tear-free, hypoallergenic, and 100% natural fragrances as well as Soapbox. We also had some amazing charcuterie cups from El Board VA and […] https://thebloggerunion.com/october-dc-bloggers-meetup-travel-blogging https://thebloggerunion.com/october-dc-bloggers-meetup-travel-bloggingSat, 19 Nov 2022 00:15:28 GMT For the October DC Bloggers Meetup on Saturday, October 22, we convened at Smoke & Mirrors at theAC Hotel Washington DC to hear Marissa Strang of @marissa.daily present on Travel Blogging: Tips andTricks. Marissa shared insights on becoming a full-time travel blogger, navigating the business andlogistics side of blogging, debunking myths and truths about the industry, pitching brands andmonetizing, and cultivating a meaningful travel community online. First, Marissa talked through commonly held myths about being a travel blogger, such as the need tohave over 10k followers and invest in expensive equipment (you don’t) or that you can travel for freeand live a life solely filled with glitz and glamour (nope – you are running a business with deliverable,contracts, and expectations to produce content). She stressed never letting anyone diminish your workor services! She then walked […] https://thebloggerunion.com/south-florida-bloggers-beach-yoga-for-breast-cancer-awareness https://thebloggerunion.com/south-florida-bloggers-beach-yoga-for-breast-cancer-awarenessTue, 01 Nov 2022 14:32:11 GMT On Saturday October 22nd the South Florida Bloggers and South Florida Mom Bloggers came together for the second annual Breast Cancer Awareness Beach Yoga event at Crandon Beach. Our morning was full of sunshine, good vibes and a 30 minute yoga flow. This year we were led once again by Tiffany Zakka from SWOGA. It was so nice to see all of the beautiful women come out in their pink. A very special thank you to our sponsor Baptist Health for all that they do in our South Florida communities. As we close out the month of October please keep in mind that early detection saves lives. Breast Cancer is the most common cancer in women. The survival rate for people with Breast Cancer is around 90 percent, and may be as high as 99 percent when […] https://thebloggerunion.com/august-dc-blogger-meetup-blogging-full-time-and-all-the-tips-tricks-with-peyton-johnson https://thebloggerunion.com/august-dc-blogger-meetup-blogging-full-time-and-all-the-tips-tricks-with-peyton-johnsonWed, 07 Sep 2022 18:35:25 GMT On Saturday. August 13th, The DC Bloggers gathered at La Cosecha in Union Market to hear Peyton of @peytonjohnsonnn talk about Everything You Need to Know About Blogging. She gave us facts and figures that many don’t talk openly about and we all learned so much about industry standards. Here’s what we learned: Follower count + engagement rate + brand partnerships + why they would pay your rates. For brand collaborations, brands pay attention to your follower account and engagement rate. Brands want good engagement to pay you your rate. Numbers are really complex.For example, if you have 10 followers and a 7-10% engagement rate, brands will work with you. Budgets vary from brand to brand. Consider the company’s size and whether they are local or large. Video content requires more work by the creator, […] https://thebloggerunion.com/dc-mom-bloggers-august-meetup https://thebloggerunion.com/dc-mom-bloggers-august-meetupSat, 20 Aug 2022 23:39:00 GMT For our second DC Mom Blogger Meetup, we all gathered at a new pop-up in Old Town Alexandria, VA with Lucuma Boutique, a latin-owned women’s boutique dedicated to helping women feel beautiful, feel comfortable and build their capsule wardrobe. We had so much fun shopping the latest styles while meeting other blogger mamas! Be sure to check out their latest drop on lucumaboutique.com! Special thanks to the following vendors: @lucumaboutque Sofia, the Owner of Lucuma Boutique, for opening up your special space to us, to our photographer, @velogirl Igda Warner, who captured some sweet moments of our members and little ones Custom cookies from @casi.cielo.cookies Graze Board @grazedbyamani Live Fashion Sketches from @theresakellyart Thank you to all our members who attended! https://thebloggerunion.com/sfl-bloggers-march-meetup-recap-how-to-step-into-your-magic https://thebloggerunion.com/sfl-bloggers-march-meetup-recap-how-to-step-into-your-magicWed, 25 May 2022 21:16:50 GMT Hello 2022 and welcome! We started 2022 with a bang at our South Florida Bloggers Meet-Up! On March 19, 2022, we found ourselves back into the swing of things with our March Meetup. The event was centered around women empowerment and self-love and was hosted by food hall Doral Yard (@doralyard). Lunch and cocktails were provided by the restaurants you’ll find at Doral Yard: Della Bowls, Yip Miami, Un Pollo, and Santo Dulce Churros. It was hard to pick just one place to dine, as all the options were equally delicious and amazing! Founder, Paola Mendez, initiated the event with a warm welcome to all our current and new members. A panel was held shortly after which included Paola Mendez (@coralgableslove), Annie Vazquez (@anniethealchemist), and Gabriela Ortega (@girlsgoneboss). The panelists discussed techniques to practice self-love […] https://thebloggerunion.com/march-meetup-everything-you-need-to-know-about-blogger-with-jenee-naylor https://thebloggerunion.com/march-meetup-everything-you-need-to-know-about-blogger-with-jenee-naylorThu, 31 Mar 2022 19:26:00 GMT On Saturday, March 19th, the DC bloggers gathered at the Tanger Outlets in National Harbor to hear Jenee’ Naylor from @highlowluxxe share all her tips and tricks on blogging. Jenee opened the floor for questions from the get-go and communicated that she wanted it to be more of an open dialogue rather than waiting for questions at the end. She kept the afternoon fun and productive! Here are some of the key takeaways: 1. Stick to the platform that you’re best on and create a consistent routine to share with your following. Make the sacrifice now, it won’t be forever! 2. Grow and glow! Challenge yourself with fresh ideas to figure out your value. 3. Be authentic! You just need to show up to reach your audience. Those who feel they can relate best to your routine and what you share, […] https://thebloggerunion.com/south-florida-mom-bloggers-february-meetup-galentines-day-brunch https://thebloggerunion.com/south-florida-mom-bloggers-february-meetup-galentines-day-brunchThu, 03 Feb 2022 14:34:35 GMT Join us on February 12th in collaboration with Sporty Mommas, Black Moms Miami and Grown as we celebrate the amazing women in our lives. This networking brunch will feature a buffet of delicious items like gluten free pancakes, shrimp and grits, eggs, bacon, pastries and berry mimosas. It will be a great time to get dolled up and spend some time with your girls! Space is limited so get your tickets ASAP. Grab your besties and meet us at Grown! Purchase tickets here! https://thebloggerunion.com/important-tips-of-blogger-etiquette https://thebloggerunion.com/important-tips-of-blogger-etiquetteSun, 09 Jan 2022 00:49:26 GMT On Thursday, November 18th the DC Bloggers gathered at Macy’s at Pentagon City Center to hear Lisa and Liz of @occasionallyluxe and @espressofied speak about Important Tips of Blogger Etiquette. Lisa and Liz kept it real and gave us the 411 on how to continue to authentically grow our brands. Here are some of the key takeaways: Blogger Etiquette: 1) Always say thank you to PR brands that gift you and shout out to brands 2) Be responsive to emails from brands and respond as soon as you can, write thank you notes to brands who send PR invites and for gifting opportunities 3) If you are invited to a PR event and can’t make it, suggest another content creator to go in your place 4) Pitching-Keep pitches to 3 sentences or less, and keep DM’s […] https://thebloggerunion.com/dc-bloggers-october-meetup-blogger-authenticity https://thebloggerunion.com/dc-bloggers-october-meetup-blogger-authenticityMon, 15 Nov 2021 20:27:23 GMT On Thursday, October 21 the DC Bloggers gathered at Nordstrom at Pentagon City Center to hear Shell of @acourageousbeauty speak about blogger authenticity. Shell kept it real and raw, full of emotions, and most importantly authentic. Here are the key takeaways: 1. It is exhausting and lonely trying to people-please, but easy to be your authentic self. 2. Don’t look to others to define who you are or what you want to be. We all have different talents, interests, thoughts, and ideas. Let that shine through to your audience. The right people will find you and thank you for it! 3. Being authentic is NOT about over sharing, it’s about discernment. You do not have to be an open book, as long as what you do share is true to yourself. 4. It’s okay to […] https://thebloggerunion.com/south-florida-mom-bloggers-october-meetup-beach-yoga-and-breast-cancer-awareness https://thebloggerunion.com/south-florida-mom-bloggers-october-meetup-beach-yoga-and-breast-cancer-awarenessFri, 22 Oct 2021 20:07:38 GMT On October 16th the South Florida Mom Bloggers met up at Crandon Beach for a few hours of self care. We had a mini wellness discussion where Sharonda aka @sportymommas and Mei (@blameitonmei) gave us tips for balancing motherhood. Beach yoga was led by Tiffany Zakka from Sweat Move Yoga. The weather and good vibes were the perfect backdrop for a great morning. After yoga we enjoyed refreshments and goodies from Ideal Nutrition and Body Armor. A very special thank you to Baptist Health for sponsoring this event and bringing out the Pink Breast Cancer Awareness truck. The truck is full of facts that save lives. Early detection is the key to beating this disease. Baptist Health is offering special pricing for 3D mammograms until October 31st. Be sure to schedule yours today. For more information […] https://thebloggerunion.com/september-dc-bloggers-meetup-recap-food-blogging-photography https://thebloggerunion.com/september-dc-bloggers-meetup-recap-food-blogging-photographyTue, 19 Oct 2021 19:27:43 GMT On September 15th, 2021 the DC Bloggers hosted their first ever food blogger meet-up in sponsorship with PLNT Burger, located at The Sandlot Georgetown. Over 50 local food bloggers came to hear Erin Hill from @hillea, talk all things food blogging and food photography! Here are the top three things we learned: Lighting and Angles- Restaurants and other businesses really rely on their food photography to showcase their skills and attract customers. It is so important to take a share photos of food with great lighting and the best angles to capture their creations! Follow up! You may score a collaboration with a restaurant initially, however, follow-up as you never know the relationship you can build that could turn into a paid advertisement later on down the road. If you are doing a collaboration with […] https://thebloggerunion.com/miami-mom-bloggers-beach-yoga-october-meetup-balancing-life https://thebloggerunion.com/miami-mom-bloggers-beach-yoga-october-meetup-balancing-lifeTue, 05 Oct 2021 21:35:52 GMT Join us for Beach Yoga, a discussion about Finding Balance as a Content Creator, and raising awareness of Breast Cancer. South Florida Mom Bloggers Wellness Meetup Start your day with beach yoga and a discussion of how to balance your life as a content creator. Join us, Sharonda Stewart from Sporty Mommas, and Blame It On Mei as we share strategies to avoid blogger burnout, mommy guilt, and other areas we struggle to strike a balance. Beach Yoga Bring a yoga mat, wear yoga clothes and wear something pink! We’ll be enjoying a short yoga session on the beach with the sound of the waves. We’ll also be taking our breast cancer awareness group photo. So we appreciate you wearing something pink – if you have it! RSVP Your Spot Powered by Eventbrite Yoga Instructor […]