Last night I had the honor and privilege of speaking to a wonderful group of women, who are a part of a networking group in Long Beach called WIN: Women in Networking.
I was invited by an amazing woman I met a few months ago on Twitter, who bought one of my Kindle Cozy’s, who heard about Sole Hope from reading my blog and came to Nat’s shoe cutting party and then invited us both to come speak. Umm, if that’s not good networking, I’m not sure what is.
I was asked to speak about Pollinate Media and using social shopper networking go promote your brand or business.
This was my first speaking engagement and I throughly enjoyed myself.
I’m mostly glad I didn’t say “ummm” a million times while I spoke.
My new goal: to speak at more conferences, I mean after all, you would want to come right?
{Wore: Dress – Anthropologie // Necklace – Old Navy // Earrings – World Market}
Bottom line: If you’re in the Orange County area, you should seriously consider checking out this group, m’kay! They are wonderful people and you never know who they might know that can help you grow your business.
After spending some time chatting with the amazing ladies that are part of this group, Nat and I had a dinner date. It was so great to catch up, share a burger and fries and spend a couple hours laughing and chatting. I’m so grateful for the amazing relationships that God has brought into my life.
Speaking of awesome relationships, my bestie Jacqui asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding last night!!!!! I’m So EXCITED!!!!!
Let the party planning begin!!
How’s your week going?
I’m linking up with my sweet friend Lindsey this week.
Margaret M says
I was just wondering if I missed the announcement of the winners of the plane ticket and the gift card. Many thanks.
Rags to Stiches says
Hi Margaret, since I use the Rafflecopter widget it announces within the post and I emailed all the winners. Thanks for entering!
Kassi @ Truly Lovely says
LOVE that dress!!!! Congrats on speaking! That’s too cool! And on being a bridesmaid! SO fun!
Rags to Stiches says
Thank you so much friend!! I’m so excited to be a bridesmaid!!
Cassie @ Live.Laugh.L0ve. says
You look great and I love that dress! How exciting that you got to speak at a conference!
Rags to Stiches says
Oh my goodness it was so much fun! I was so nervous but it ended up going great. Hope to get to do it again soon.
Laura @ Bits of Splendor says
you look gorgeous friend!
Rags to Stiches says
Thank you! Heart you friend!
Crystal @ the lil' cupcake says
Umm HELLO! You need to speak at EVERY conference, OKAY? Because you know your tired of me flooding your email with all my questions, not to mention your AWESOME, so knowledgeable and a great inspiration! YAY! Keep me posted on future events since were Costa Mesa Neighbors!
Rags to Stiches says
Oh my goodness you are too sweet friend!! Thank you!! xoxo
nicole says
What a beautiful experience the speaking and sharing yourself with others. =)
Aloha,
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xo,
Nicole
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Rags to Stiches says
Thank you! so glad you found me. love Vintage Wanna Bee!!
Julie Marie says
how awesome..all these opportunities God is placing you with =)
and super cute dress, girl =)
The Pretty Pinhead says
I love this maxi dress! You look gorgeous. I wish there were groups like this in Denver. Sounds like a great opportunity.
The Pretty Pinhead
Veralynn @ Joie de V says
That dress is beautiful, but I have to be honest- I’m jealous of your arms! They look so toned! Totally jealous over here. Anyway, you look amazing and I hope you’re having a great Wednesday!
Veralynn
joiedeveralynn.blogspot.com
PS I’m your newest follower!
pamela says
I have been a follower for awhile now. Great pics! you look so pretty in the dress!
hope you are following back~
jen says
love the dress, you rocked it girl!
Nicole says
Great dress! It looks great on ya too!
Summer Crosbie says
You look gorgeous!
Ania says
I love that dress, you look great in it. I love the colour blocking. Also thank you once again for the opportunity to win the gorgeous cuffs from Rustik Chic. Can’t wait to get it in the mail.
Sandy a la Mode says
SUCH a cute dress girl!!