Who Say's Social Media isn't Social?

I sometimes hear people complaining that social media sucks. My response is always :

Social Media is a tool like any other - if you don't know how to use it, it's gonna suck! :)

So even if you're a social media novice, I'm going to give you some simple tools that will allow you to maximize the platform and stop it from sucking:

• The New Chatrooms Are FUN! - My two favorites are on Twitter, using the hashtags #PoCchat and #PFWchat - follow the awesomeness that happens on those two feeds alone, and you'll be inspired for hours! 
• Take it To The House - well, not literally to the house, but take the online friends out to coffee, do Google Hangouts with them, and really get to know them! At the end of the day, nothing beats person-to-person interactions
• MASTER THE ART OF CONVERSATION - whether you're online or in-person, if you don't know how to how to start up conversations, or how to engage in another person's life, and how to be your unique self with people, you're not going to enjoy your life! Whether we want to admit it or not, life is people and experiences. Therefore knowing how to interact with folks makes life so much easier.

One day soon, I'll do a post about How to Start Conversations as a part two to this piece, as it's a question I get asked daily. 

Remember - a tool is only as powerful as how YOU choose to use it! Have fun today!!! :)

Where are All the Good Single People?

Everyone who knows me can attest to the fact that I'm always doing my best to make sure that my single friends meet each other... Not necessarily to become a couple, but to know that single amazing people DO exist!!! For those of you still waiting for that special someone, here are some SIMPLE and FREE tips to help you start meeting the great single folks!

• Compliment Strangers! - I do this all the time when I'm out with my single friends all the time, so they can see how its done. Approaching someone with a beautiful smile, great fashion sense, and giving them a compliment without expecting anything in return gives the other person have a great moment for their day and boosts your own confidence!


• Get Introduced to Friends of Friends - It is soooo true that great people hang in packs! Arrange for dinner parties and ask your friends (single or coupled) to bring some of their single friends along, and you do the same. 


• Social Media has Gems - I've met some of the most fantastic people online first before I met them in person! Do a search through Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and any other social media network for people who have the same interests as you do. Strike up a convo in 140 characters or less, and before you know it you've got a new friend!

Lastly, and most importantly - complaining that there are no good people single people out there makes it a self-fulfilling prophesy. Your thoughts do form your life, so in order to have amazing people find you, you have to believe they exist!  I am blessed to call some of the most wonderful people I have ever met close friends, all because I knew I wanted to be surrounded by awesomeness... So that's exactly what the Universe delivered. Here's to believing, knowing and telling yourself that you deserve the very best! xoxo :)

How to Bring Value to your Work

I get asked the question all the time (being  a buzz-creator and social media community builder) how to draw people to you. The answer is always bring value. However, many people do not ever tell you what value means. So here are some ways you can provide it to others:

• Make postings to your various social  media sites that improves the lives of those who read/see/hear it. 


•  Focus on quality over quantity - don't rush to do a "daily post" if it's not coming from the heart; you might as well not do it at all. 


• Be consistent with your branding - for instance, my overall messaging aim is always to make people smile OR think. Before I post anything, I ask myself if will do either (or sometimes when I'm luck, BOTH!). :)


•  Provide only possibilities - I do my best to make sure I write/speak of options and perspectives. I would be insane to think that I alone have the answers all the solutions of the world. Instead, I ask that people to look inside themselves for their answers; I provide them with alternatives at which to view whatever is happening, and THEY choose which action fits their circumstances.

I find it funny that so many "experts" are selling the "how to make a million dollars", "how to become a guru in 30 days", when really all people need is guidance, a mirror, and someone to help them develop new habits.

I look forward to the day when me and my fellow heart-based leaders start showing others new possibilities for living a life full of freedom, wealth, peace and happiness!

Here's the the New World that's a-comin'!  :)