The other day I mentioned that I had tired of the
same old conversations among brands and bloggers. It seems like they haven't changed much and I'm weary of being stuck in an echo chamber just adding to the noise. So I feel compelled to warn you that what follows is nothing new. In fact, in May 2009, I had a feature article in the
MediaPost Engage: Moms column about the need for
ethnic diversity in blogger outreach.
I was pretty disappointed after seeing the latest
Power Moms List.
No wait, I was excited because I have so many friends on that list and it was-more than a rehash of the familiar faces that seem to be on the Big Lists. After a quick review of the honored bloggers, I headed over to the
MomImpact Facebook page to share the list, and then it hit me.
Where was Jennifer James, founder of the nearly 15,000 member Mom Bloggers Club and so much more?What about Stacey Ferguson, co-founder of a fabulous blog conference for women of color, FTC attorney and, of course, long-time blogger?So I said this, "
Great women, but lacking in diversity, which is a shame."And I shared a few thoughts via Twitter, where I learned that a "Social Media Power Moms of Color" list was coming soon. But that didn't satisfy me or others, apparently. It was seen as too little, too late. I'm not sure if the new list ever came out. Regardless, I made my own version.
Marketers, PR pros and editors looking for high powered social media moms of color, look no further.
In no particular order, here are ladies who bring the awesome online:
Jennifer JamesStacey Ferguson
Kimberly ColemanCarrie WeirAna FloresThien Kim LamSandie Anugulo ChenMelanie EdwardsMelanie SheridanChristine KohNirashaMiss LoriMJ TamIlina EwenCarol CainLeticia BarrYoly MasonDivina RodriquezCaryn Baily Veronica ArreolaOnica (Nikki from Mommy Factor)Renee RossGrace DuffyDuong SheahanDwana Migdalia RiverAnissa Mayhew
(D'Oh! forgot these wonderful women on the first go around. See my note below and let me know who else to add!)
Kris CainStefania Pomponi ButlerKelly WickhamSheila Bernus DowdLiz Dwyer Jennifer Rabulan-BertramChristy Matte Christie Crowder Disclosure: I hate making exclusive lists because I like to be inclusive. Also, I just know I forgot to include some brilliant women. No offense intended! Leave your name and blog in the comments.Also, as much as I would have loved to give a brief description of what makes each of these moms so fabulous, I have consulting to do and walls to paint.
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