Akuba T.

I think I may have an awesome opportunity to build a company’s CSR program from the ground up.  I’m currently researching tips on just how to do this.  Here are some initial things I found.  Check them out if they tickle your fancy.

Case Study:  http://www.article13.com/A13_ContentList.asp?strAction=GetPublication&PNID=1344

Tons of Organizatins:  http://csrjobs.nl/usefull-links/

I thought the cartoon was hilarious but touched on a real issue.  Consumers are demanding that companies demonstrate that they care for the communities they profit from beyond financial donations.  Companies must find a way to balance operations/profitability with addressing legal, environmental and/or philanthropic issues relevant to their business.

I will touch on this more in the future.

XOXO,

AYT

Every once in a while a good program comes along where all the starts are aligned:  Great speakers, great content, awesome giveaways and FREE.  Well i’m happy to report that I found one and grateful that I went.  Before I proceed, let me give my disclaimer as to why you weren’t invited:  I didn’t have this blog up and running then.

On Saturday, October 22, the awesome people over at Rolling Out Magazine so graciously hosted the event which was held at the History Center in Atlanta, Ga.  Not 10minutes after being there yours truly won $100 from American Express!  I needed that.  The event was opened by Tami of the blog Talking with Tami.  There were tons of giveaways in which I racked up again.

The speakers were: Tracy Jennings, Michele Thornton, Keisha Walker, McGhee Williams Osse and Natasha Hastings.  Each woman shared their personal success stories and bits of wisdom.  I gained a lot of perspective from the event.  Admittedly, I tend to be hard on myself about how long it took me to get to a place where I understood what I wanted my life to look like and actually go for it.  With that being said, it was refreshing to know some of these women made career-altering decisions in their late 20s and into their 30s.

The most resounding message was how important it is to brand myself.  This blog is part of my attempts to do this =)

I applaud Rolling Out and I look forward to attending this event in the future.

“Be a brand, not an accessory.” – Michele Thornton

XOXO,

AYT

Formerly known as Social Media Atlanta, Digital Atlanta is a week-long series of speakers, workshops and events focused on Marketing, Technology and New Media.  Check here to see the remaining events for the week.