May 2013
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“If someone were to go online for the first time ever, you could plop them down...”
– Mental Floss | 50 Best Websites 2013 | TIME.com
Congrats to my fellow _floss’rs for winning ALL the awards in 2013 thus far: a Webby, an ASME, and Best Twitter Feed. Follow more of their success at mentalfloss.com!
March 2013
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February 2013
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OBT Starts Students Off on a Digital Career Path →
Monday through Thursday nights I have the pleasure of teaching media literacy as part of The LAMP’s Digital Career Path program with young adults from Brooklyn. It’s been a tiring, exciting, and surprising few weeks as we’ve provided these students basic computer and Internet skills to fuel their digital careers forward. It’s amazing to realize how fortunate how I was to be...
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Melba: Recapping Melba Launch Party in New York →
Proud to have successfully launched Melba in New York City! Thanks to all the staff, volunteers, and interns who joined in the effort and wishing future food entrepreneurs hosting their own feasts much success!
Sign up to host and discover feasts in New York at melba.co
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The End of an Era: A Freelancer's Failure Story
My exclusive announcement is finally here: I am quitting my freelance career.
Five years of bouncing around gigs in pursuit of an entrepreneurial dream… I quit. I’ve thought a lot about how I want to share my story publicly so it was perfect timing that Stephanie Vorhees at Crush New York approached me for an interview last week.
I’ve been taking a long, hard look at the...
January 2013
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Refer.ly: Refer anything, get rewarded. →
People ask me all the time about my favorite sites, tools, and resources on the web. Everything from where I buy my travel gear to how I schedule content to the best productivity hacks. Now, instead of trying to remember and list them for each individual query, I’m using Refer.ly to pass on recommendations and be rewarded for them. Similar to an affiliate model, Refer.ly pays people for...
December 2012
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Need advice? Give me a call.
Clarity is one of my new favorite finds as it offers an easy way for people to receive entrepreneurial advice. Here’s how it works:
Set your hourly call rate
Schedule calls with others
Share your advice questions
Donate earnings to a nonprofit
Collect earnings through PayPal
I’ve been waiting to sign up for a service like this and can’t wait to start!
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“Take my work to another city. I’d like to move to another city – whether it’s...”
– Travel Resolution for 2013 on EuroCheapo
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Using bitly to gain insights and collaborate
Excited to have chatted with the bitly community team on how I’ve been using their links platform both personally and professionally over the years. Find out my tricks for using bitly as part of content strategy with clients and what sites I live for.
Read the full interview here.
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Musicplayr: Curate/share web music playlists in...
For my early followers who knew me when I was still doing music publicity - I’m back!
Now covering Musicplayr, a German startup with a new concept: now you can curate and share your favorite songs/videos from the web all in one place with Musicplayr’s free iPhone app, available at the App store today.
Since its debut in 2011, Musicplayr has been on a mission to simplify how users create...
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Karma, first pay-as-you go hotspot for travelers
Excited to be working with Astrsk PR on a new pay-as-you-go mobile provider called Karma that travelers will love. With Karma, you pay for data as you go, and take it with you on your 4G mobile hotspot. The concept is pretty neat: Share Wi-Fi. Earn free data. Here’s how it works:
Every Karma hotspot comes with an open Wi-Fi signal branded individually to its owner (ex: Robert’s Karma)
The...
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Whole Foods Voucher Competition!
melbablog:
We’re giving away a Whole Foods Voucher worth £300 / $450.
Go to www.melba.co/contest to enter the competition and increase your chances of winning.
For every friend you invite to the competition, your chances of winning double!
What would you buy at Whole Foods with $450? Remember, UK and US folks are both eligible for winning!
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Rebuilding Our Schools: A Fundraiser For Schools...
Schools all over New York have been affected by Sandy, with some still closed to students.
The NYC tech community is coming together to put on a fundraiser (in the form of a party) for schools that have been affected by the recent hurricane. Easybib and Astrsk PR will be hosting with some other great folks such as Kane Sharhan of E(nstitute), Matt Shampaine of WeWork Labs, Payal Kadakia of...
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November 2012
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#Rethink Yourself
I’ve just returned to my desk after hearing a butt-kicking #Rethink presentation by Charles Day, evangelical entrepreneur and consultant, at one of my favorite workspaces in New York called Grind.
I’m not a morning person, try as I might, but I’ve been in need of a worthy wake up call and Grind is one of the few spaces that truly offers value in every way for the independent...
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What Hurricane Sandy Taught Me About Work/Life...
There is none.
Disclaimer: This post is by no means an attack on my clients and/or employers. It is merely my opinion, based on my experience in light of Hurricane Sandy and how it impacted me both professionally, and personally. Please respect that.
I’ve been held up in Brooklyn for one whole week today, as much of New York City is beginning to get back on its feet, allowing a small...
October 2012
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RSVP for October's edition of #likemindbk →
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Introducing: Epicurely & Astrsk PR
Immediately wrapping up FOCUS100, I took no time in booking my fall schedule with more work. Continuing my string of tech/media projects, I’m excited to join the teams at Epicurely.com (soon to be Yummy.co), a new marketplace for cook enthusiasts to discover and host feasts, and Astrsk PR, a new public relations firm for startups, here in New York.
As many of you know, my love for food...
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Team Audacity
“It’s time for people to get reconnected to what’s possible for them – instead of whatever it is they’re STUCK in. Everyone deserves an AMAZING life! It’s just a matter of finally, once and for all, figuring out what you WANT.” — Coach Jennie
Looking back at my life and my career, I wish someone had taken the time out to work with me as a coach. This year has been a roller coaster, and...
September 2012
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“In general, the whole startup ecosystem was created for a certain gender, class,...”
– DigitalunDivided: Bridging the gap for women of color in the tech world
August 2012
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Making Waves This Summer: Volunteer Your Way In
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If there’s an upcoming event you want to attend but it’s sold out, try emailing the event host to sign up as a volunteer. Most likely you’ll attend the event for free and you’ll directly meet the event organizers – who probably rock!
I’ve been volunteering at...
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Pro-Tips on Social Media for Your Business
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As a social media strategist working with a variety of clients, the key to growing a successful business begins with integrating a company-wide social media strategy. Often times business owners are hesitant about using social media since they don’t quite understand the link between...
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In the Spotlight: My Favorites This Month
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GET the web tool ifttt.com
An extreme time-saver that makes internet tasks happen automatically.
FOLLOW @annfriedman
She’s the former GOOD exec editor who’s my new sassy lady biz spirit animal.
SUPPORT Docracy
Don’t let freelancers get screwed over.
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Making Waves This Summer: Tackle Your Reading List
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The best way to stay current and generate fresh new ideas is by reading content related to your industry. Take time to disconnect and go analog. The next article you read and love, print it out and highlight key words or quotes that really stand out for you. Bonus points if you also tack the...
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Take The Instagram Challenge
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Follow me on Instagram (@makeshiftalisha) and if you correctly name the Brooklyn neighborhood where this photo was taken you’ll be entered to win a prize!
Submit your guess here by SEPTEMBER 1st and one winner will be selected at random. You’ll have a choice of your prize such...
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Making Waves This Summer: Join A New Meetup
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There’s a meet-up group for everyone out there. I like branching out and finding meet-ups based on discussions happening online. Browse Tumblr, Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter for events in your location according to relevant keywords (example: I love the #beforebreakfast tag) to find...
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Where are all the women of color in tech?
I’ve been in the tech space straight out of college and my biggest complaint is the lack of shine on women, especially of color, and especially us women who aren’t coders or designers. Us girls who like to write, call the shots, and do all your grunt work behind the scenes exist. Our independent spirit, desire to break out of the norm, and carve our own paths has always been here....
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Outsourcing Your Problems →
UPDATE: I’ve completed a majority of my outsourcing tasks but am still in need of web design and development.
ISO: web designer & developer who can master Mailchimp newsletters, Tumblr customization, and educate me on Squarespace vs. Wordpress website build
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Making Waves This Summer: Schedule a Coffee Chat
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Did you have a great connection with someone you met at an event or want to learn more about their projects? Invite them out for coffee! Get an extra perk if you buy them a drink and pick a place like Bedford Hill that gives you a stamp for every beverage purchase. Before you know it...
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Making Waves This Summer
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Bummer! Summer is nearly over and I have to admit that I still have visions of spontaneous day trips to the beach dancing in my head. In the meantime, I’m staying focused on making the most impact during the work week. Read on for five tips that have helped me stay productive this summer...
July 2012
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Announcing: WECREATE Co-Labs
Tonight’s community roundtable, formerly “Demo & a Beer Night” at WECREATE will be referred to as WECREATE Co-Labs - our monthly series of collaborative problem solving workshops for the entrepreneurial community.
Tuesday, July 31st 6-8pm at WECREATENYC (58 East 11th St)
RSVP: http://bit.ly/xN26U9
WECREATE is a New York innovation space home to intelligent makers – people...
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Outsourcing Your Problems
As a follow up to my previous idea on bartering and skill swapping, I took up a class at Brooklyn Brainery called Outsourcing Your Problems, and it couldn’t have come at a better time.
I just transitioned into a new set of entrepreneurial projects both for myself and clients, and boy am I swamped already. On my plate right now is the following (spoiler alert: I’m a busy woman!):
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Alpha List: Entrepreneurship // Traackr →
I’ve recently teamed up with Traackr.com to curate search listings using their “Alpha List” platform to generate relevant content and conversation around niche topics. My topic of choice: entrepreneurship.
Traackr is an excellent example of an automated, streamlined process of my every-day client services, especially when it comes to content marketing. Here, with A-Lists,...
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Bed-Stuy Crawl: Afternoon Delight →
Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
This time #BedStuyCrawl is taking it easy, with a post-brunch lineup around Tompkins Ave: coffee, wine, and small bites outside.
More details on venues, deals, and prizes to come soon!
June 2012
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