Mom 2.Oh! #Mom2summit: Day 1

The first day of the #mom2summit has come and gone and all I have to say is OH! Duh! Everything is starting to click. I’m new to blogging and little by little things have started falling into place, but it’s been mostly trial and error, and talking to some pretty cool and very smart women, and of course having the chance to be involved in the Mom 2.0 conference.

Now that I’ve had time to digest everything, and get a bit of rest, I feel re-energized and ready to go, but alas it’s only about 3:30 AM, and it seems that some are just getting to sleep after all the excitement.  I can’t wait to get back to the conference at talk to tons of women about what makes them great, but what is making them successful and to learn from their stories.

I wish I had been able to update and get online more from the conference, but there has just been so many people congregating in one place try to get their dose of connectivity, that it just seems that the internet will not work for most unless you have your own dedicated mobile internet service, or are receiving paid hotel service in your room.

Right now the best thing I have to mobile internet is on my cellphone, but it’s been spotty at best.  Eh, it’s been nice to be able to soak in so much information and not feel like I have to immediately tweet it (if I’m even lucky to get a signal, or even beat the other 300 women to the punch,) or blog about it.

If I could come up with something clever and witty to say, I’d do it, but I’m just not as cool as many of the other moms that are on top of their twitter game. Props to you, avid twitter moms.

The top things I’ve learned at the #mom2summit Mom 2.0 conference on day 1:

1. Bring TONS of business cards. You never know who you will bump into, and having a card on hand with every avenue of communication you have available, because opportunities just might pass you by.

2. Ask TONS of questions. Smile, don’t stress, have fun, and ask as many questions as you have until you understand or having gotten a working understanding of the knowledge you seek.

3. Moms are smart. Never have I ever been surrounded by so many amazing women. I have to admit, it’s a bit intimidating, but it’s mostly inspiring, and a kick in the butt to get things rolling and exploring my options as not only a “mom blogger,” but also as an entrepreneur.

All I have to say (right now) about the #mom2summit Mom 2.0 conference in Houston is that there are oodles of great minds waiting to share a wealth of knowledge. If you’re shy, don’t be afraid to ask plenty of questions, especially the ones that are bugging you. Take a moment to jot down a few questions you’d like to have answered, and ask some of the panelists, or just get out and talk to people outside of your comfort zone. Furthermore, don’t forget to talk to other companies that are in line with your theme or message to your site, and get your word out (if you have one.)

I’m working on video interviews of the speakers and attendees, so please stay tuned. Being overly ambitious as to when it will be ready isn’t my thing, but believe me, I have tons of great interviews and video just waiting for those eyes of yours, so check your tweets, so follow me, and I will follow you back (for you tweeters) and I’ll be rolling video out as soon as it’s all edited and ready for you to enjoy.

Day 2 of the #mom2summit is quickly approaching, and many ladies are nestled cozily in their beds, so snooze it up, and I’ll see you in the morning, if you’re there. If you’re not, stay tuned for an inside, behind the scenes look into the conference!

Cheers!

~Hale Mom

(@thehalemom)

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