Hey y’all!
As a Community Leader and second-time Blissdom attendee, I wanted to share a few of my tips for prepping for the conference! Last year, I had Neely to pass along all of her Blissdom knowledge, so this year I want to help out the folks who may not have a “Blissdom mentor” like I had.
Today, let’s walk through the events of the conference.
Thursday Evening – Kick Off Reception
Thursday night is the first big Blissdom event! It’s a great night to hang out, see your old friends, and start making new friends.
Oh, and I hear there are cupcakes this year :)
Friday Morning – Welcome and Opening Keynote Session
Last year’s opening keynote sessions was a fabulous way to start a full day of conference fun! A welcome from the Bliss Chicks, a presentation from Jon Acuff, and a video message from Oprah was a beautiful welcome into the wonderful world of Blissdom. Prepare for a morning of fun, excitement, great info, and maybe a few tears!
Friday Night – Girls Night Out
Girls Night Out is the night to put on your dancin’ shoes and have a great time! This year’s Girls Night Out features performances by Blissdom favorite Chris Mann and ConAgra Foods Child Hunger Ends Here Spokesperson Amber Riley of the TV show Glee. Grab your girls and get ready to party!
Saturday Afternoon – Closing Keynote
This year’s closing keynote speaker is last year’s opening keynote speaker Jon Acuff!
I honestly think I took more away from my time at Blissdom from Jon Acuff than any other speaker that week! He’s amazing, and I can’t wait to hear what he has to share with us this year. Trust me, y’all. You DON’T want to miss this!
Saturday Night – Girls Night In
Girls Night In is the last official Blissdom event. It is a night for chillin’ with your favorites. Pull out your comfies – yoga pants, tshirts, pajamas, whatever makes you feel comfortable! Special guests include Jeremy Sisto (Elton!!!), Ana Gastyer, and Suburgatory creator Emily Kapnek. We will be ending the night with karaoke and dancing, led by the fabulous Jenny Ingram and Lucrecer Braxton.
Next week, I’ll be sharing my list of things you don’t want to forget to pack.
Get ready, y’all! It’s gonna be a great week!
Oh I wish I could go to one of these events! That looks so much fun. Lucky you ;)
Hope you have a wonderful time!
I can’t get over how excited I am and you know I will be asking you more questions and making you MY mentor! You and Amber have been so helpful! And let me just say… I can’t wait for karaoke. I freaking love karaoke.
Umm you forgot the most important blissdom event!!!!
Have an amazing time, it seems like a lot of fun! :)
whats saturday afternoon like? i’m hoping to sneak over and see some girls etc…cole in tow…seems i keep bringing babe’s with me haha
Aww! I am so sad to be missing it this year! I will miss you ladies!
OH EM EFF GEEEE!!!!! Seriously. Every day have a moment where I can’t believe I’m going. TWO MORE WEEKS EEEEEEP!!!!
Hope y’all have a great time!
This just made me even MORE exited for BlissDom!!! Less than 2 weeks! Can’t wait to meet you!
That last comment was ME! (was signed in under my other account) :-)
Eeeek! This post made me that much more excited. Remembering all of the fun events! YAY!
I’ll be there! It’s only a few more days now!
I’m getting so excited. Trying to figure out what I need to take care of before I get on a plane next week. Love to meet up with you there. Jodi @ http://www.meaningfulmama.com