Tag Archive: new orleans

Stepping Up & Creating for Change

Yesterday was hackday as part of BarCampNOLA 3. And as a part of BarCamp attendees devote one day to building something. Last year it was a website for volunteers who aided in rebuilding local schools to connect.

This year the project was aimed at educators in New Orleans who have one of the toughest jobs in the U.S.

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Working, Learning and Doing

I tweeted this out the other day: Living in New Orleans is a fantastic experience.  I’m happy here.  I’m working on some great projects and most things are going well but all projects have their hurdles, struggles and learning experiences. Here’s an overview of what I’ve been working on lately and some of the specific [...]

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NOLAlicious – A New Life

I have not had a permanent residence since September 2007.

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How I Managed to Speak At A Conference When I’d Never Attended One Before

This past weekend I attended the first TribeCon in New Orleans, LA as a speaker on a panel with Sloane Berrent, Taylor Davidson, and Shannon Lane.

What most likely sets me apart from nearly all of the attendees, no less speakers, is that I have never attended a conference before. They just haven’t been part of my circuit. I’ve never been to an unconference, a wordcamp, or anything of that sort. My life has been occupied with dance and events associated with dance for the majority of the last eight years.

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