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MAY 25, 2011

Nancy Schwartz of the Getting Attention blog, and host of the June Nonprofit Blog Carnival , has asked bloggers to share their "one book" recommendations: What single book (not blog, not conversation, not Facebook page) has changed your life as a nonprofit staffer, consultant or vendor? What book changed your life?

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AUGUST 26, 2007

So, she graciously agreed to participate in our panel and do a quick interview for me so I could "pro blog it" for BlogHer. After life-altering experiences in Vietnam and India, and spending the night in a displaced persons camp in Turkey after the '99 earthquake, I knew my life couldn't continue on it's current course.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2007

" Griefing can be a problem in Second Life, although it does not happen at every location all the time. For example, at the BlogHer in Second Life panels and social events no problems were report as indicated by this report by VintFalken and the Information Literacy Weblog. it's easier to destroy than to create ???

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JUNE 12, 2008

Beth Kanter Although I've known Beth Kanter for a long time, and we write for BlogHer and NetSquared together, I've never heard her present until today when she gave the keynote at the 2008 Making Media Connections Conference. Ultimately, isn't it a great strategy for life? To make time each day to learn something new?

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JUNE 22, 2010

I’ve been following Charlene Li’s work since I heard her keynote at the BlogHer 2005 conference. It made me think of Network Life Cycles and NetGains. This seems to be theme in Amy’s life … David Geilhufe asked for a case study where free agents have successfully worked with Fortresses.

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OCTOBER 2, 2010

Creativity Gypsy Girl's Guide Kelly Rae Roberts Life Unfolds Lisa Sonora Beam Superhero Journal The SanFranista Tranquility du Jour Treelife Coaching wishstudio Food Bryant Terry Civil Eats Cupcake Spy Farmer Jane FatFree Vegan Kitchen Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara & San Mateo County Veggie Goes Vegan Fun!

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AUGUST 9, 2006

I'm just back after a ten-day business trip beginning with Blogher and ending with NCDD (Dialogue and Deliberation). " Maybe the blogging will be about their learning what is a blog from real life experience. I might even try it on the VOX system where I scored a beta invite from Mena Trott during Blogher.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2005

I met some of the "Mommybloggers" at blogher. We will feature women who will share how their experiences in motherhood effect the many various aspects of her life in humorous, supportive and informative ways. and more recently they launched a site called, what else, Mommybloggers.

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JULY 20, 2007

Mocha Mama has launched a "You in 10 Seconds" meme for the bloggers attending the BlogHer Conference next week so that they can learn a tiny bit about each other. Even if you aren't going to BlogHer, you can still continue the meme. Favorite quote: I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service.

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DECEMBER 19, 2007

So, in return, I'm plugging her cause - Life in Africa and this cause. On her portfolio site she shares a life vow called Threads of Empathy As part of a life-vow I have made which is at the basis of much of my art, I donate 10% of my income from all art sales to help provide opportunity and education in developing countries.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Elisa Camahort Page, BlogHer It is my absolute honor to help people find pieces of peace within, while outwardly expressing this life process though dance with our bodies. . - Beth Terry, Fake Plastic Fish The single most important way I have fun and do good is all about what I don’t do: I don’t consume animal products.

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OCTOBER 13, 2008

Photo by Ezster On Saturday, I attended BlogHer Boston. The networking was fabulous - meeting many new bloggers in the Boston area as well as seeing long-time blogher buddies and of course, Jory, Lisa, and Elisa. BlogHer always inspires me and this one did not fail. It was better than eating chocolate!

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JANUARY 29, 2008

I've known Britt now for almost three years and have enjoyed working with her at Netsquared and Blogher. or more) to this important cause and asked your friends to do the same, there is only 36 hours left to donate and change a Cambodian child's life! If you have not yet donated $10. (or

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JULY 1, 2006

I've been attending the weekly Friday TechSoup meetings in Second Life and you run into the most fascinating people. I didn't know Sombit until I met him - as they say - "in-world" in Second Life. Last week, I met an avatar named Budley Omegamu who turned out to be Sombit Mishra who is a Technology Associate at GlobalGiving.

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MARCH 10, 2011

The work I do as a Coach and as a Ceremonialist has everything to do with helping people hone their personal values and then bring them to life.

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JANUARY 3, 2007

I just read an excellent summary post by colleague Britt Bravo over at Blogher about virtual volunteering and thinking about all the "real time face-to-face" volunteers that support the Sharing Foundation and helped make our recent fundraising campaign successful. although real life connections with other people are more rewarding.

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MARCH 9, 2011

Through coaching, workshops and a variety of online events, Jamie helps women find the confidence and courage to discover and express their creative spirit, whether that means exploring their artistic self, or bringing more of their creative capacity to their life and business. You can follow Jamie on Twitter at @starshyne.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2006

Almost two years ago at the first Blogher Conference I was lucky enough to interview and get to know Lisa Canter (we aren't related but I learned a few things about the kanter/canter name from her husband, Marc ). As of today, contributors have helped me raise $381 towards the $750 goal. Lisa's post is here. I enjoy reading Lisa's blog.

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JULY 30, 2007

tools) can make their study, work, and life easier. Identify and interview 3-5 amazing Cambodian BlogHers and post on BlogHer site. I've been given an opportunity to help by leading a training and sharing my experience with nonprofits and social media. Document the learnings from this personal fundraising campaign.

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AUGUST 12, 2007

I can't wait to share what I learn with the Blogher Community). " I've been incredibly busy trying to prepare for international travel, get the kids ready for school, and finish up work-related responsibilities that I hadn't gotten around to posting my notes from one of the best sessions I attended at Blogher - Personal Branding.

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JANUARY 14, 2008

Nast who writes a placeblog called BlogWindsor and Femilicious at BlogHer this summer. That's where my daughter lived for two years of her life. and change a Cambodian child's life! That's a photo I took this summer of a child at the Sharing Foundation 's Roteang Orphanage. I meet Candace N.

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OCTOBER 19, 2007

She her day job is to blog and she does a terrific job at NetSquared and BlogHer. If 100 Facebook friends (or their friends) donate $10 (or more - so I can get back to regularly scheduled blogging on other topics and client work) and spread the word to their friends, we can change her life forever! But don't take my word for it.

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APRIL 11, 2008

I was in a very dark period in my life dealing with a chronic illness (multiple sclerosis) as well as a major move from San Francisco to Los Angeles. To complete the challenge, Walker asks that you submit a story on your 30th day about the impact the Challenge has made on your life. And so I have begun the challenge."

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OCTOBER 2, 2007

Maybe we should consider adding it to BlogHers Act ? You can find her Facebook, Twitter, blogs, wikis, Second Life and many other online communities. Cross posted at BlogHer. Rather than complaining or telling the world you're eating hot oatmeal, sharing a sense of accomplishment towards a reach goal is inspiring. And if you???re

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NOVEMBER 5, 2008

." -- President-elect Obama's acceptance speech November 4, 2008 In her post today, Congratulations President-elect Obama: Now, BlogHers, what will YOU do to change America? BlogHer co-founder Lisa Stone asks us to make our own "transition plan," and ask ourselves how are we are each going to help create change in America.

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MARCH 3, 2011

But somewhere along the way in life – most of us end up doubting the value of our ideas, shrinking our voices, and in general, playing small. Through coaching, group programs, and my writing, I help women share their voices -- fully and boldly in the world.

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APRIL 25, 2012

Amy is a certified life coach devoted to helping women unfurl into their authentic selves. As a life coach, I welcome what my clients want to expose to the light, and together we explore the learning that comes out of it. Lucky for me, I turned this into a career. It’s what I love most. It’s also what I do best.

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MAY 3, 2012

Developing deep, engaging, inspired and inspiring relationships with my nearest and dearest is one of the great joys of my life. Finally, telling the truth or living an authentic life, keeps me having fun and doing good. This is the headline of my Twitter account and accurately expresses what makes me happy and keeps me in “ flow.”

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OCTOBER 17, 2007

I asked a few colleagues on Blogher and beyond and discovered a few excellent blogs and video blogs that offer advice and recipes for parents who want to make sure their kids are eating a healthy meal. Watch this video blog post from Spices of Life about their work. Here's some comic relief from Spices of Life. Need some ideas?

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JANUARY 20, 2009

The list included BlogHer founders Elisa Camahort Page, Jory Des Jardins, and Lisa Stone. Susan Tenby is the community manager at TechSoup responsible for their Second Life efforts. Holly Ross. is the executive director of NTEN and expert in everything nonprofit tech. Megan Keane blogs at TechSoup community site. Rachel Weidinger.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2007

Details Are Sketchy is an anonymous blogger who writes about life in Cambodia. She also has the definitive list of Cambodian BlogHers here. Perhaps my friend, John Weeks, in the photograph above has the precise definition. Her short, pithy, and witty posts are not only fun to read, but also very informative. I love her authentic style.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2010

Fitness with Heather , where she sends out weekly juicy tidbits on living a healthy, happy life (from drinking water , to easing body aches to laughter ). These thoughts changed how I moved, and dance became a self-conscious, self-critical experience, which was a bigger reflection on how I lived life and viewed myself within it.

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DECEMBER 9, 2007

Photo by Life in Africa For this week's BlogHer Holiday Guide post, I needed to come up with a list of nonprofit organizations or causes that BlogHer readers may consider making a donation to as part of their year-end giving. Life in Africa. LiA makes a great gift because it's not just a gift, it's an experience.

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AUGUST 25, 2008

NetChick: This Chick's Life. I'm 38, and I've been blogging my personal life for 11 years. I'm passionate about writing, technology, and building communities both online and "in real life" My blog is " This Chick's Life. Diabetes has touched my life in several very personal ways. Tell me about you.

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MAY 16, 2012

And it’s a sweet life to have been able to turn service into a supportive business model. And the fastest way to long term fulfillment is to seek the happiness of others, he said. The idea that pleasure is more deeply inherent in service than selfishness thrills me. Doing good is fun. My work as a Health Coach is deeply rewarding.

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MARCH 2, 2011

We were lucky not to lose power for too long, so I ended up having the time of my life because I knew I was safe and had a supportive community. It really paid off during the snowstorms we had in DC last year – we all checked on each other each day, shared shovels, food, toilet paper, and fun.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2006

Britt Bravo on her personal blog. smArts & Culture FiSpace Micropersuasion E-politics. Ricardo Carreon. Solution Grove. Mongkol, a Cambodian college student who is studying in the US on a Fullbright Scholarship and knows the importance of a college education had this to say.

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