If you are a blogger, a writer, a social media enthusiast and live in Australia or New Zealand, join us!
Where else to celebrate 2011 year-end but in the Southern Hemisphere?.
I am ecstatic to be visiting Australia and New Zealand yet again, along with my husband, Andy, from late November to early January. This is a remarkable opportunity to seek the pleasure of meeting as many of my fellow bloggers, Tweeps, online community and family as well as make new connections with you.
Who am I, you ask?
Well, here’s a short and sweet mash-up of my make-up: A corporate escapee, originally from Iran, passionate writer, author, blogger, speaker, career and life coach, a digital entrepreneur, a world traveler and an aspiring photographer. I absolutely LOVE to meet new people, networking with brilliant like-minded people is better than eating a gelato in Italy (that’s saying a lot), and it’s my sincere wish to meet more such people in my trip down-under. And here’s the formal About page if you wish to learn more.
Now on with the upcoming show!
This page is all about the fabulous, fun upcoming meet-ups in Melbourne, Sydney and Wellington, in that order. I am grateful to the fantastic help of those who have volunteered. If you are in the neighborhood, please stop by and join us!
to expand your circle of influence, meet new friends, share your art and your genius, and let’s learn from each other in a fun, fabulous setting.
In 2005, a miracle of an occasion came upon us: My work at the time decided to send me Down Under for teaching a class. It was a dream we hadn’t even dared to dream: to visit Australia. We set foot in Sydney in January of 2005 and spent two unforgettable weeks there. I took the train to Chatswood everyday for work, but we also scheduled in a lot of pleasure and fun.
Australia made an indelible impression on my husband and me. From the Sydney Opera House to the Sunday market and sun-filled parks and street musicians and walks in the dusk, I must admit that I have missed Sydney for years. Our memories are still vivid and finally, we are coming back. We are beyond excited to be returning to warm climate and warmer people yet!
Meetup #1: Melbourne, Australia on Thursday, December 1st.
I am delighted to be hosting this event for you during my stay in Melbourne and so lucky to be partnering with a friend and fellow writer and blogger, Marya of Writing Happiness.
A Little About Marya: Marya is extremely kind and generous. I am so happy that we met on Twitter. She is a talented writer, blogger, and has a big heart. She writes about the art of writing, success, goals, blogging and has fabulous insights on personal development for us bloggers and writers alike. Her website is warm and inviting and very zen-like, but don’t let that fool you because she gives punchy and awesome tips.
Thank you Marya for helping me bring this event together.
Where: In Melbourne, Australia at the Bistro Bar in the Grand Hyatt.
Direction: Grand Hyatt Melbourne, 123 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3000
Tel: +61 3 9657 1234
When: Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Time: 5pm-8pm
Hosted By: Farnoosh Brock (East Coast, USA) and Marya (Melbourne, Australia)
Nature Of Event: This event is for fellow bloggers, writers, social media enthusiasts in the Melbourne area and vicinity. It is a valuable, fun information and networking event.
Focus Of Event: [TBD] The event will be mainly built around the following areas:
1. Blog/writing
2. Self Publishing
3. Social Media
Cost: No charge – we would appreciate it if each participant simply purchase a beverage from the bar.
The Format Of The Event: It will be a mix of the formal and informal wherein Farnoosh will host a warm and friendly setting for conversations to flow, stories to be shared, and connections to be made. We can certainly do an informal Q & A session where any of your questions about blog/writing, self publishing and the effective use of social media can be asked and answered by Farnoosh or anyone else in the group!
Use the Twitter Hashtag: #melmeet2011
If you like to join us, which is very exciting, please follow the hashtag!
We will connect with you and update you there on this event.
Meetup #2: Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011.
I am delighted to be partnering with a friend and fellow blogger, Peter. G. James Sinclair of Motivation Memo, on hosting this event for you.
A Little About Peter: Peter G. James Sinclair is in in the ‘heart to heart’ resuscitation business and inspires, motivates and equips others to be all that they’ve been created to become. Having been in business for more than 20 years he has in the past twelve months re-branded his Motivational Memo blog to the point where his database has grown by in excess of 2,500 % and his writings on the subject of personal development now stands proudly alongside some of the leading blogs in his niche market. As an entrepreneur he adds a unique dimension to the world of blogging, social media, and in addition he is also a successfully self published online/offline author.
Thank you Peter for helping me bring this event together.
Where: In Sydney, Australia at the Shangri-La Lobby Lounge; Outside Terrace located on Ground Level.
Directions: 176 Cumberland Street, The Rocks, Sydney 2000, Australia
When: Wednesday December 7, 2011
Time: 5pm to 8pm
Hosted By: Farnoosh Brock (East Coast, USA) and Peter G. James Sinclair (Gold Coast Australia)
Nature Of Event: This event is for new and established writers and bloggers and social media experts in the industry. It is a valuable, fun information and networking event.
Focus Of Event: The event will be mainly built around the following areas:
1. Blog/writing
2. Self Publishing
3. Social Media
Cost: No charge – we would appreciate it if each participant simply purchase a beverage from the bar.
The Format Of The Event: It will be a mix of the formal and informal wherein Peter and Farnoosh will share part of their story in relation to the the three pronged focus of this event – but at the same time we want to hear your story. It will culminate with a Q & A session where any of your questions about blog/writing, self publishing and the effective use of social media can be asked and answered by either Peter or Farnoosh.
Use the Twitter Hashtag: #sydmeet2011
If you like to join us, which is very exciting, please follow the hashtag!
We will connect with you and update you there on this event.
Then off to New Zealand …
If your work is going to send you all the way to Australia, it is but an obligation to add on a few days of holiday and explore. And off to exploring we went. We spent over a week in the North Island of New Zealand, all the while hearing how the South Island is prettier and that we are missing it all out.
We still can’t imagine how that is possible, as Mother Nature was more than indulgent with the North Island. But we had to satiate our curiosity, so we return to re-visit Wellington before hop to go to the South Island for a few days of sight seeing and meeting new friends.
Meetup #3: Wellington, New Zealand on Monday, January 2nd, 2012.
I am delighted to be partnering with a friend and fellow blogger, Brenda Spiller of Black Cat Graphics, on hosting this event for you.
A Little About Brenda: Brenda is the kind and generous soul that I was fortunate to meet on Facebook.She is a Graphic and Web Designer, has several blogs and passions, and says “There’s nothing quite like being able to solve someone’s problems and take some of the stress out of their day.” She and her partner work from a large office on our Organic Farm in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand. They offer a long list of great services from their websites and do so in a beautiful spirit.
Thank you Brenda for helping me bring this event together.
Where: At the Intercontinental Hotel Lobby Lounge & Bar, 2 Grey Street Wellington 6011, New Zealand
When: Monday January 2nd, 2012
Time: 2pm to 5pm
Hosted By: Farnoosh Brock (East Coast, USA) and Brenda Spiller (Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand).
Nature Of Event: This event is for newbies, but also for those more established in the industry. It is a valuable, fun information and networking event.
Focus Of Event: The event will be mainly built around the following areas but we can certainly entertain other related topics:
1. Blog/writing
2. Self Publishing
3. Social Media
Cost: No charge – we would appreciate it if each participant simply purchase a drink or some food from the venue.
The Format Of The Event: It will be a mix of the formal and informal wherein we will all share part of our journey in relation to the the three pronged focus of this event. It will include a Q & A session where any of your questions about blog/writing, self publishing and the effective use of social media will certainly be entertained. We are gathering to have fun, to meet and greet new faces, and to increase our circle of influence.
Use the Twitter Hashtag: #wellymeet2012
If you like to join us, which is very exciting, please follow the hashtag!
We will connect with you and update you there on this event.
