ShiftCon 2016 We loved traveling to one of our favorite cities, New Orleans, for ShiftCon 2016! ShiftCon was held at the Hilton New Orleans Riverside. Bonus, that’s just a few minutes away from the infamous French Quarter! For those of you who are unfamiliar, ShiftCon is an eco-wellness influencer conference focusing on food, wellness, health, sustainability and platform growth. Shifters are part of an online influencer community that seek healthier and more sustainable lives, promote brands that mirror their values, and help causes that speak to their soul.  Shift happens. Be part of it! {Barbara’s Top 5 Takeaways} 1.Collaboration over competition! In today’s digital age, there’s always awesome new influencers bursting into the digital space. Reaching out to other influencers you admire to discuss collaboration opportunities is a win-win situation that allows you to connect with other wonderful people doing similar things and also can expand your own reach by getting exposure to their audience as well (and they receive the same benefits). Embrace community! 2.Video is the new wave! A variety of social platforms now offer ways to post video content and this is what your audience and brands have a growing interest in. Video allows you to be more interactive and…

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