Musings of Sally Boldt-Strebel

SXSW 2008 holds a warm place in my heart. I met and reconnected with many wonderful people, listened to wonderful speakers, and drank more than my weight. Okay, so I didn’t drink that much but you get the point.

During one brisk night in Austin, Mel Kirk (@MelKirk) and I decided that we wanted to give back to SXSW by sharing some of our knowledge. I asked Kristie Wells (@kristiewells) to join the group and the trifecta was complete. We created four panels for SXSW 2009 and in June submitted them into the panel picker.

After sharing our topics with other talented and respected ladies, the interest to participate increased. I can now say that I feel honored and blessed to have the opportunity to share a stage with some bright ladies. The other ladies in alphabetical order include  Justine Ezarik (@iJustine), Laura Fitton (@Pistachio),  Tara Hunt (@MissRogue), Bronwyn Jones (@bronwynjones from San Frantastic), and Aubrey Sabala (@Aubs) .  They are brilliant and offer a vast amount knowledge that anyone can learn from. Even if I decided not to participate in any panels, these are still the ladies I would watch and want to learn from.

So please- SUPPORT THE WOMEN OF TECH!!!   VOTE FOR US!!!!!!!! PASS IT ON!!!

QUICK VOTE- this will take about three minutes.

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Vote by clicking on the stars.

1. 5 Common Misperceptions of Technological Creativity
2. Climbing the Corporate Ladder in a Mini Skirt
3. Clear Your Ears for Instant Success
4. Walking the Tech Runway in Stilettos

The Panels-

1. 5 Common Misperceptions of Technological Creativity-  This topic discusses the pitfalls of drinking the koolaid and how to know if it is koolaid. In other words, how to get ahead by being unique rather than blending into the crowd. Speakers include iJustine, Laura “Pistachio” Fitton, Mel Kirk, Kristie Wells and myself.

2. Climbing the Corporate Ladder in a Mini Skirt- Powerful tech women share their secrets regarding kicking ass, moving up the ladder, dealing with jerks, and helping others reach the top.   Speakers include Aubrey “Aubs” Sabalas, Bronwyn Jones, Mel Kirk, Kristie Wells and myself.

3. Clear Your Ears for Instant Success- This topic focuses on the importance of listening to your consumers, building a customer base, approaching the change in culture in larger companies, etc.. Speakers include Mel Kirk, Aubrey Sabala, Vero Perrerrell, and myself.

4. Walking the Tech Runway in Stilettos- A fun and lighthearted discussion that prepares females for greater success by helping them get comfortable in their own shoes. Speakers include Tara Hunt, Kristie Wells, Aubrey Sabala, Mel Kirk, and myself.

Please vote and I hope to see you at SXSW 2009.

All the best,
Sally Strebel, CEO
BestPartyEver.com

      

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