Blissdom was my first conference, way back in 2012 when my blog was only two weeks old. I was as green as green can get and had no idea of what to expect, but took the leap and it changed my life.
Dramatic eh. Do you think I am exaggerating?
I didn’t know the blogging industry existed before I went to BlissDom Canada. I wasn’t aware how big it was, or how many opportunities where there.
We had just made our move, only 5 weeks earlier, and I had just left the business I had started 2 years earlier. I had nothing. No job, no prospects, and no idea how our life would actually turn out. I left BlissDom with confidence that I could actually make something happen, and a network of people to support me in doing it.
Over the years I kept returning to BlissDom Canada. As an attendee, a community leader and eventually, as a speaker. It wasn’t my only conference, in fact, I continued to widen my circle and expand my opportunities by attending events in the USA.
And I kept going back to BlissDom Canada.
Why?
BlissDom Canada is THE BEST way to get Canadian Brand connections. I have created more brand relationships from this event than many of the USA ones put together. This is great for my personal brand, but also for my USA based site. There are no borders in blogging, and often there are added benefits for being a “fish out of it’s own countries water”.
Kindess rules, and BlissDom Canada has that it spades. I have never (EVER) felt as welcomed as I do when attending this event. There is something special about the team or the attendees that makes it a free for all love fest.
But Brains Matter Too, and yes, the content kills it. BlissDom Canada owner Jennifer Powell puts her HEART AND SOUL into creating an amazing schedule. She is passionate about you walking away have LEARNED something, and she stacks the program to make sure you do.
And where else can you dance till you pee? Ok, most conferences offer some sort of “party” event, and yes, I have danced till I pee’d at a few of them, but BlissDom Canada brings it to a whole other level. It is high school dances, mixed with your fave DJ at a wedding, and extraordinary brand activation’s all rolled into one tasty tortilla. BlissDom Canada Kicks ass at parties.
Wherever you hang your hat, and whichever government you pay your taxes too, stepping outside of your current circle ALWAYS brings rewards. There are thousands (and thousands) of bloggers and influencers in Canada… how many do you know? Perhaps it is time to meet a few more?
This will be my 7th conference this year, and I am going because it makes a difference to my business, and I am serious about participating in this industry. I understand that when working in media you need to be at the front of the line, filled with creative new ideas, and ready to take risks.
And that is why I am going back to BlissDom Canada again this year. Not because of the people, or the workshops, or the food. Not because I want to see my friends. It is because I can’t afford NOT to. Going to BlissDom Canada is 100% a professional decision for me. It is THE Canadian influencer/blogging conference, and it is good for my business to be there.
The game is changing, and I trust that BlissDom Canada has some insight as to the new rules, and opportunities that are coming out.
And that is one thing I don’t want to miss.