Blogging While Brown is a conference that focuses on diversity in the blogging world, diversifying your audience, and empowering bloggers with knowledge. This year hundreds of bloggers from around the country gathered in New York City and made the Aloft Hotel and The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture home for 3 days.

ATTENDEE SPOTLIGHT: ERICA JEWELL FROM A GIRL TRAVELS

June 03, 2013 / Gina McCauley

OUR ATTENDEE SPOTLIGHT IS:

Erica Jewell who’s blog is A Girl Travels

WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO EXPERIENCE AT BWB 2013?

I hope to build my blogging network, diversify my blog and network, and to learn how to develop my blog so that it has an even larger impact.

WHY DID YOU DECIDE TO START A BLOG?

I started blogging to create a live diary about my adventures, my travels, and my community involvement as I travel for work and leisure.

ARE THERE SPECIFIC TYPES OF BLOGGERS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN CONNECTING WITH AT THE CONFERENCE?

Travel Bloggers, Philanthropists, and Fashion Bloggers

WELCOME TO BWB !

Since its launch in 2008, Blogging While Brown has grown to become the premier blogging conference dedicated to education, collaboration, and innovation among bloggers of color. The conference brings Black social media experts, speakers, and independent content creators together to educate, inspire, and expand their influence in social media and technology.

with the founder Gina McCauley

The following sessions provided a wealth of knowledge as my blog continues to grow and I work to find a healthy balance between blogging, working, and taking care of myself. I have so much that I want share with you as I travel, run, and work with local charity organizations. I’m currently working on some fab video blogs to share with you! Stay tuned :)

Beyond Facebook & Twitter: Using Google Plus, Pinterest and Instagram

Turning your brand up to 11 with a Podcast

Diversity: Unpacking the Supply and Demand Side of Diversity

Crowdfunding your Creative Project: Advice From 2 Kick-Ass Women On Using Kickstarter

Starting a Business While Working Full-time