I love this journey we set out on three years ago we so cleverly call #AWBU, yes we are creative like that. It has been a journey of incredible opportunities for those that have attended the annual Arkansas Women Bloggers Unplugged conference. There is something spectacular about face-to-face conversation, sharing our experiences in the blog world and in our lives with the people that we normally just see the avatars of on the web. I love that this small, state-focused conference brings the ladies from the Natural State together to empower, encourage, and connect.  We have built such a beautiful tribe. And, there is always room for more.

This year, we have stepped it up a notch, or twelve. The speaker line-up is incredible. Thanks to one of the Arkansas companies that truly gets social media, Petit Jean Meats, Alabama-gal Sophie Hudson, of the popular blog Boomama.net blog and Entertainment section writer for The Pioneer Woman, will be our keynote speaker. Warning: her humor and joy will be contageous. We also have gals from some of the other The Women Bloggers states. From the great state of Mississippi (where The Park Wife was born and bred), Robin O’Bryant of Robin’s Chicks, one of the 17 Funniest Moms on Twitter. She recently spoke at BlogHer and I met her at Blissdom, you guys will be enchanted by her. And, Oklahoma! Many of you met Heather Davis, yes Minivan Momma, last year at #AWBU. She will be heading back down this way to impart her wisdom upon us, and making our sides hurt from laughing so hard. Taylor from Texas is a blogging spitfire, you will love her!

And, speakers from our wonderful state of Arkansas. These women make my heart happy. So many that  have stepped up to make this wonderful community grow, willingly sharing their knowledge and experiences with others. Please go visit the #AWBU 2013 Speaker page, there are so many that I can not adequately praise these women enough right here.

We will have sessions in Techie Stuff (highly technical term, I know), Writing,  Business, and Life Development. Go check out the incredible list of sessions here.

You will not want to miss this years conference. If you have not registered, tickets are limited, you need to not put it off, go do it NOW!

And remember, for the conference and all year-long,  focus on the fabulous with an open, positive, kind heart and welcome the possibilities in gathering, growing, and connecting.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me at theparkwife at gmail dot com!