Society Spotlight: Emma Loggins

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Emma Loggins is a self-professed “geek girl” who’s been taking the Internet by storm for 15 years, since her founding of Fanbolt – a blog and online community for television, film, and video game enthusiasts. As a result of its growth and success, she’s conducted over 1,000 celebrity interviews and served as a host and correspondent for tons of entertainment-related events. She’s even dabbled in sportscasting, recently reporting on behalf of Autotrader at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee.

But, Emma’s not all fun and games. She also founded Women’s Business Daily, a site targeted at millennial entrepreneurs “who are chasing their dream and making it happen,” as she puts it.

Emma Loggins

Everywhere Society Spotlight Questionnaire

  1. What are you reading these days? “Infinite Jest” by David Foster Wallace
  2. Tell us about your most epic childhood birthday party. Probably my Sweet Sixteen. It was epic in the sense that you probably think… We played board games and chess – it was incredibly nerdy and absolutely perfect!
  3. Who’s your spirit animal? A great white shark
  4. Okay then, so who’s your doppelganger? I’m told all the time that I look like Emily VanCamp (also known as Agent 13 in Captain America).
  5. If you had to describe your personlity with a cocktail what would it be? Why? An Old Fashioned – strong but still sweet, and keeping it classy while still having a blast.
  6. The one product you absolutely cannot live without is: My planner. I still write everything down – appointments and to-do lists!
  7. Shout-out to your bloggy BFF! Matt Rodriguez at ShakeFire
  8. Confession time: Who was your first celeb crush? Indiana Jones, Harrison Ford.
  9. So, you’ve got writer’s block. Tried and true trick for getting over it? Step away for a little bit and re-energize yourself. Watch a movie, read a book, get lost in Pinterest. And then return to your original project with a set of fresh eyes.
  10. Top 3 pet peeves in life: People that don’t shut cabinet doors, put down the toilet seat, or leave crumbs on the table.
  11. What’s your number one blogging/content creation tip? Using a content calendar to plan out your content strategy. I use an editorial calendar plugin on WordPress that helps me see where I have holes, so I can be sure to fill in with content.
  12. We love working with you and hope you feel the same about us. What’s been your fave Everywhere campaign to be a part of? The Gilmore Girls live tweeting a campaign. I was such a huge fan of that series when I was younger – so being able to work with it in my adult years was amazing!

Society Spotlight: Marquis Clarke

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Marquis Clarke is the girl behind Simply Clarke, a blog she started almost four years ago – fueled by her passion for writing and designing. It’s since become a creative outlet to share her perspective on marriage, life lessons, parenting, fashion, and products that she adores. You can typically find her with her iPhone in one hand and a Starbucks beverage in the other.

She’s married to the best husband in the world, Kevin Clarke, and has the cutest daughter ever, Brooke, although she admits she might be biased. She also has a little man on the way! Want to learn more? Read the fun facts about Marquis below and then head over to Simply Clarke – preferably with a cup of coffee in hand – for your daily dose.

Everywhere Society Spotlight Questionnaire

  1. What are you reading these days? Although I love to read, my reading list is very minimal nowadays. It consists of my devotional and other blogs. I mean, working full time, wife-ing, blogging, chasing a toddler and being pregnant is pretty time consuming.
  2. Tell us about your most epic childhood birthday party. They were all truly epic. My parents always had the coolest themes and most elaborate birthday cakes. Seriously, for my Barbie birthday cake, I had a cake dress made around an actual Barbie. It was so cool!
  3. Who’s your spirit animal? So… I saw this shirt on Pinterest and it says, “Coffee is my animal spirit.” Yep, that’s me. Give me all the coffee.
  4. Okay then, so who’s your doppelgänger? Ah! This is always hard, I really don’t think I look like anyone, but Carrie Underwood or Lauren Conrad are the only ones that have been mentioned.
  5. If you had to describe your personality with a cocktail what would it be? Why? Yikes, another hard question. I don’t drink many cocktails, but probably something like a mimosa or margarita. Classic, fresh, and always a good time.
  6. Shout-out to your bloggy BFF! One of my real life besties just started a blog and she is AMAZE… so you should check her out: Kaitlyn at Create The Happy.
  7. Confession time: Who was your first celeb crush? Think Home Improvement. Man of the House. Jonathan Taylor Thomas for sure. I eventually grew out of that phase and moved on to Chad Michael Murray.
  8. First album you ever owned? Spice Girls. DUH.
  9. Who’s your ultimate blogspiration? I absolutely adore Unveiled Wife for her marriage posts, House of Rose for lifestyle, Pink Peonies for fashion, and Kailee Wright overall.
  10. So, you’ve got writer’s block. Tried and true trick for getting over it? Brainstorming sesh with my hubby or a little me-time filled with Pinterest surfing or a trip to Target. Yeah, one of those.
  11. Top 3 pet peeves in life: My biggest pet peeve would be having to fill up my car with gas. (This is the one thing I’m a diva about, and thankfully my husband always makes sure my tank is full). Another would have to be people parking too close to my car. I mean seriously, how am I supposed to get a car seat or child back in the car? It’s not like you can move your car for more space or crawl in on the other side when you have a child in your arms. My third pet peeve is when the trash smells bad… take that outside.
  12. What’s your number one blogging/content creation tip? Be yourself! Share what is in your heart and what you are passionate about, people want to know YOU!
  13. We love working with you and hope you feel the same about us. What’s been your fave Everywhere campaign to be a part of? I loved working with Everywhere on the Carter’s PJ campaign late last year. Check it out.

Society Spotlight: Claudia Krusch

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Claudia Krusch launched Trendy Latina in 2009 because she knew a blog could grow her business opportunities. Now eight years into her blogging and influencer journey, Trendy Latina covers everything from recipes, travel, and tech news to Latina motherhood, cars, and beauty. Through her platform, Claudia uses her voice to help her audience find their true potential and ignite it with a spark. She is a native Brazilian, trained linguist, brand advocate, and content creator who aims to inspire her readers to live a more colorful, happy, healthier, and trendy life.

 

Everywhere Society Spotlight Questionnaire

  1. What are you reading these days? “Steal the Show: From Speeches to Job Interviews to Deal-Closing Pitches, How to Guarantee a Standing Ovation for All the Performances in Your Life” by Michael Port
  2. Tell us about your most epic birthday party: My 40th birthday where I had the pleasure to have 70+ guests at my home celebrating it with me!
  3. Who’s your spirit animal? A cheetah
  4. If you had to describe your personality with a cocktail what would it be? A Bellini. Why? I actually love anything with champagne!
  5. The one product you absolutely cannot live without is: My new iPhone. I need new wireless headphones now 🙂
  6. Shout-out to your bloggy BFF! Elayna Fernandez of The Positive Mom
  7. First album you ever owned? Brazilian music
  8. Who’s your ultimate blogspiration? Strong women who speak the truth
  9. So, you’ve got writer’s block. Tried and true trick for getting over it? Listening to music and doing other things I like before resuming it.
  10. Top 3 pet peeves in life: lies, gossip, envy
  11. What’s your number one blogging/content creation tip? Think outside the topic or the product – and create your universe!
  12. Time to show off! Provide a link to your most popular blog or social post: My family’s cherished shrimp pie recipe has been shared and repined so many times! And the replies to this post made me cry all day.

 

Society Spotlight: Danielle Lucia Schaffer

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With four children under the age of ten in tow, Danielle Lucia Schaffer is a boisterous, blonde, Italian ‘mombshell’ hailing from New York City who tells it like it is. Wife to San Diego’s first green dentist, this mom makes the juggle and struggle of mommyhood seem effortless. Her blog, City Girl Gone Mom, aims to entertain, educate, and inspire by sharing tips through her parenting wins – and occasional fails.

Taking her momager role quite seriously, Danielle guides her tribe through a healthy, active life, capturing some of their greatest moments on and off camera. Danielle is fun, fearless, and would stop at nothing to protect the Schaffer Six. No offense to her husband, but she rules her roost and has plenty of wisdom and wit to share with fellow superstar moms. She also has a column on the TODAY Parenting team!

Danielle Schaffer City Girl Gone Mom

 

Society Spotlight Quiz

  1. What are you reading these days? “This Little Piggy Went To Prada” …I am four deep into kids and nursery rhymes with a twist is all I got!
  2. Tell us about your most epic childhood birthday party. When we all dressed up like Michael Jackson and tried to reenact “Thriller.” Got to love the 80’s. Such a great era to be a kid in! I still listen to the music!
  3. Who’s your spirit animal? Sienna Miller. I just love that chick’s style, but if I really had to pick an animal, it would be a horse – I am like a stallion kicking in its corral!
  4. Okay then, so who’s your doppelganger? Drea de Matteo and Carolyn Bessette
  5. If you were a cocktail, what would you be? A white wine spritzer… One of my favorite drinks – classy, cool and crisp!
  6. The one product you absolutely cannot live without is: Bobbi Brown Tinted Moisturizing Balm (a necessity)
  7. Shout-out to your bloggy BFF! I really like @Mommy.Diary. She’s a sweetie!
  8. Confession time: Who was your first celeb crush? Brad Pitt. I dreamt he married me. I still remember the dream. He was a keeper!
  9. What was your first concert? How was it? Apparently, my hippie mom took me to a Bob Segar Concert front row when I was 2, and he put me on stage with him! Where was the iPhone when we needed it?
  10. Who’s your ultimate blogspiration? Cupcakes and Cashmere. I simply adore her!
  11. So, you’ve got writer’s block. Tried and true trick for getting over it? Wine and reading something I haven’t read. For me… I love US Weekly! Celebrity lives inspire me. Hahah.
  12. Top 3 pet peeves in life: Being the last one up to lock down the house, being late or people being late, and people showing up exactly on time to work. Show up five minutes early! I am a tough one!
  13. What’s your number one blogging/content creation tip? Growing your tribe and getting out of the car this school year.
  14. We love working with you and hope you feel the same about us. What’s been your fave Everywhere campaign to be a part of? I really love this last one I did for you guys with OshKosh b’Gosh, Styling the kids for the holidays. It was a labor of love! It was so hard to get my boys to smile for me, but the images came out great!

 

 

 

Society Spotlight: Jewel Figueras

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It’s no secret that we love our Everywhere Society members – and as a way to showcase some of our Society superstars, we’re bringing back the Society Spotlight on our blog.

This month we are featuring Jewel Figueras of Jewel’s Fab Life. Jewel is a beacon in the blogger community, and you’d be hard pressed to find someone in the biz who doesn’t know her. When we first went about building our society, Jewel was essential in guiding us through the wild world of blogging.

We decided it was time to shine our spotlight on Jewel to see if we could share some of her shine.

society-spotlight-3-1Society Spotlight Quiz
  1. What are you reading these days?
    Right now, I’m obsessed with the Texture app that allows me to catch up on all of my fave magazines!
  2. Who’s your spirit animal?
    My spirit animal would be a pug!!!
  3. Confession time: Who was your first celeb crush?
    I guess this will probably date me, but it may have been David Cassidy!
  4. What was your first concert?
    My first concert was Kurtis Blow, and it totally rocked.
  5. So, you’ve got writer’s block – tried and true trick for getting over it?
    Mind mapping will take me from writers block to enthusiasm in about 10 minutes flat.
  6. What’s your number one content creation tip?
    Always use and never forget your authentic voice.
  7. We love working with you and hope you feel the same about us. What’s been your fave Everywhere campaign to be a part of?
    I loved participating in the Domain.ME campaign the most because I got to write about a young family member. She was thrilled because she thought I made her famous.
  8. If you were a cocktail, what would you be?
    Cocktail? I don’t drink, so I have limited knowledge of cocktails and their names. Is there such a thing as a Virgin Jack & Coke?

Jewel is never one to shy away from attention, so show her some love in the comments below!

Danica Kombol & Ana Flores

Society Spotlight: Ana Flores

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There’s a special place in heaven for women who launch blogging conferences. On the one hand, it seems easy as pie – pull together a group of super social women who love to blog, invite them for a weekend at a swanky hotel. Realistically, there’s so much more that goes into it – you have to invest your own time, energy and dollars into an idea that you hope will attract sponsors and attendees; then once you have them all there, you’ve got to keep them entertained and fed! So frankly, when I heard that my good friend Ana Flores was organizing We All Grow, an entirely new blog-conference aimed at her Latina community, I thought she’d lost her marbles!

I like to joke that Ana is your classic under-achiever. She’s a published author (having written the authoritative book on raising bi-lingual children, Bilingual is Better), the founder of the premiere Hispanic influencer community Latina Bloggers Connect, co-founder of the on-line community Spanglish Baby, has appeared on The Today Show, been featured in Parenting Magazine, and even graced the cover of a Corn Flakes Cereal box! That’s not all! She’s been heralded by sites like Babble as one of the Top 100 Mom blogs and is a doting mom to the most adorable daughter ever. So with all that “underachieving”, I’m shining the Everywhere Society Spotlight on Ana, whom I still sometimes refer to as LA Flowers, her original Twitter handle.

I recently caught up with Ana and asked her about We All Grow:

Q. What’s your inspiration for launching We All Grow?

Ana: Well Danica, as you know, you and I first met at a blogging conference. I’ve always navigated both cultures that way. Over the years, I attended so many general market blogging conferences and I took away so much from those experiences to help grow my blog and my business. I wanted to bring those same kinds of connections and the learning that takes place in the general market back to my community, the Latina blogging community. I very much so wanted to create a similar environment and provide a space where Latina bloggers can truly learn and grow their skills.

Q: How will this be different from other blogging conferences?

Ana: Truth? I’ve been grabbing inspiration from the best of the best blogging conferences for a while now. I’m hoping We All Grow will be an incredible mix of all these amazing blogging conferences I’ve attended over the years (like Blissdom and Evo, which no longer exist or Blogalicious and Mom 2.0). My plan is to take what I’ve learned from my favorite conferences and combine it with a healthy sprinkling of what we bring from our culture.

Q: What one thing do you hope bloggers who attend your conference take away from We All Grow?

Ana: I hope they walk out and say, “I have a skill set that I now understand and I’m taking this skill set with me back home to implement immediately and help me grow my blog.” I also hope they walk away and understand, “This is a business.”

Q. How do you find the time?

Ana: I’m never going to find the time. I find the right people. Because there is no more time! Finding amazing people is how I invest back in my business.

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Hopefully by shining the Everywhere Society spotlight on Ana Flores, it will help her find the right people to attend and help cultivate, We All Grow. I’ll be there supporting the conference in LA come February, will you?

Danica Kombol and Elena Sonnino Everywhere Society Spotlight

Society Spotlight on Elena Sonnino

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It’s only fitting that our very first Everywhere Society spotlight goes to Elena Sonnino. Elena may be best known for her blog Live Do Grow, but to me she’s known as that friend you can call on when you are in a doubting mood. Elena does not just live, do, and grow in this world, but she also studies it and brings that studious commentary and thoughtfulness to both her friendship AND her writing. She shares a goal on her blog to empower teens to use their voice for good. Truth is, that’s Elena’s whole gestalt, “using her voice for good.”

Elena traveled to Haiti with Everywhere two years ago. We took a trip to meet the artisans behind the Macy’s Heart of Haiti program. We work on this campaign pro-bono, which unfortunately meant we could not sponsor the trip. Elena was about to leave her job as a teacher to start blogging full-time, not exactly a flush time in her life! Despite this, she did not hesitate to make the financial investment of flights, hotel and most importantly her time and her voice. Elena has continued to support Heart of Haiti and its artisans.

Honestly, any time Everywhere has a cause campaign, Elena is the first to jump on board. We had barely posted on Facebook that we had joined Mary’s Fischer’s 100 Good Deeds movement and before we could even ask, Elena had purchased a bracelet and wrote a blog post about it. When we wrote an e-book, Growing Up Giving, about how parents could encourage philanthropy with their children, we knew Elena would be our spirit guide. She was their offering editorial suggestions, commentary and encouragement.

So with that, we salute Elena Sonnino in our first Society Spotlight for being so studious and thoughtful, as well as for using her voice for good!