Get LinkedUp To Get LinkedUp
A Creative Workshop Social
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LinkedIn and creative entrepreneurs aren’t exactly mentioned synonymously with each other. However, there’s no reason why they shouldn’t be. This past week some #SmartAndSassy friends and I collaborated to bring Atlanta’s creative professionals a new type of workshop– one with a chill vibe and loaded with info that can be put to use immediately. LinkedIn is the most powerful professional network online and the perfect place for creatives to generate new connections, build a powerful network that can be leveraged on and offline, plus potentially help generate new streams of income.
I walked our guests through the basics of setting up a profile in 10 easy steps, plus gave out some best practices to keep in mind while navigating the site, including how to maximize their presence and use LinkedIn as a prospecting tool to vet new connections. Hosted by @Sydiab, in conjunction with the style maven, @TheMannerCo– LinkedIn To Get LinkedUp is just the first of many #SmartAndSassy events to come.
In case you missed it, be on the lookout for the 3-part Periscope rebroadcast and downloadable list on how to set up your LinkedIn profile for success, {AVAILABLE HERE NOW}. In the meantime, check out some pics captured by our talented photographer, @KelleyRaye.
See you at the next event!
Tech Sassy News
A sassy salute to Wanda James, of Stage Huddle for organizing the first annual Music Hackathon, ATL at Atlanta Tech Village a couple of weeks ago.
So, what is a hackathon, anyway? Well, it’s an event that goes by many names… according to Wikipedia, “[It’s] also known as a hack day, hackfest or codefest; an event in which computer programmers and others involved in software development, including graphic designers, interface designers and project managers, collaborate intensively on software projects.
This event was monumental for Atlanta, because it signifies another step forward for women in tech. You may or may not have heard, but the word on the street is that women and girls are taking the tech (and coding) world to task regarding its lack of gender and racial diversity. Even the almighty Google has stepped up their game by offering scholarships to thousands of women who are interested in getting into the developer side of coding. With the rise of organizations like, Girls Who Code and Black Girls Code, the message is clear, women and girls are coming for the tech industry and kicking in all doors. The take over has already begun– BANG-BANG… killin’ ‘em, ladies.