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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
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Blogging 101, Career, Events, FABulous Women, The Traveling Chick · March 9, 2015

Bloggers at Midlife Conference: Broads, Blogs, and Brains #BAMC15


What would you do if I sang out of tune?

Would you stand up and walk out on me?

Lend me your ear, and I’ll sing you a song.

And I’ll try not to sing out of key.

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends.

~~The Beatles/Joe Cocker

Bloggers at Midlife Conference

It’s no secret that I am on the verge of turning forty. It is something that I consider both an honor and privilege, but also a rite of passage. I wear my almost-forty title like a badge on my chest, and I dare anyone to say anything negative. The media’s idea of a woman in her forties may be filled with untruths and manmade unrealities that we are washed up and no longer “the beautiful ones”, but I beg to differ. Show me a beautiful woman, and I will show you one who is authentic, wise, and is comfortable in her own skin, traits of a middle aged woman.

This past weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Bloggers at Midlife Conference in Nashville at the Gaylord Opryland. Created and designed for women of middle age, it was the opportunity for all of us to get together and network, learn, fellowship, and have a good ‘ole time. As a mom of a soon to be 21 year-old, I’ve always identified with this crowd. And now that I am one step closer to being one of them, it was awesome to be a part of the community and becoming one of their own.

As a part of the keynote conversation with BlogHer co-founder, Elisa Camahort Page, I got to ask her questions about everything from suffering from middle kid syndrome, to living up to her parent’s expectations, to reinventing herself again and again, to co-founding the hugely successful BlogHer company and community when she was 41 years old. Elisa’s story is proof that finding your sweet spot often takes time, and as middle aged women, we go through many of the challenges, roadblocks, and uphill battles to get to our secret sauce. We can’t stop now, even if others are thinking we are no longer viable. Our voices prove that we are a strong and diverse community of amazing broads— (pardon The Carpenter’s pun) We’ve Only Just Begun.

Elisa then turned the tables on me, and the interviewer became the interviewee. I was asked about my own personal reinvention. I shared my story about being a teem mom, pregnant at 17 and a parent at 18. How I disappointed my family and delayed many of the things I wanted to do because I had to take care of my child. But with this, came the realization that going through the hard stuff was preparing me for the good stuff. Many of us take detours along the way, but our ending still brings us to our purpose.

Bloggers at Midlife Nashville

And where our purpose is is where we live and thrive and grow.

I had women coming up to me all day, hugging me and thanking me for sharing my story. A few even told me that they were also young moms and could identify with my journey. I never felt as accepted and loved as I did during BAM. I wish I could bottle up that feeling and take it with me wherever I go.

The Bloggers at Midlife Conference was a day filled with camaraderie, respect, love, and most of all, purpose. There was plenty of gems dropped, cheese eaten, Goo Goo Clusters shared, and kinship that will always be remembered.

We learned that failure breeds reinvention from chef, party planner, and Food Network Star finalist Martie Duncan, how to brand ourselves like a pro from humor columnist and author Tracy Beckerman, and so much more. Memorable, poignant, real, and life changing, BAM was a phenomenal event.

There was no competition, no cliques, no egos, and no foolishness. Because when you are comfortable in your own skin, none of that matters.

Thank you to everyone who attended, listened, learned, fellowshipped, and shared. We are a unique group of women, overlooked by others, but fabulous just the same.

We won’t let others define who we are—and in that, we will and always will be victorious.

I love you, sisters.

BAM Conference 2015


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Comments

  1. Susan Williams says

    March 9, 2015 at 12:06 pm

    Love you right back, Danyelle.
    Pinkie swear!
    xxx ooo

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      March 9, 2015 at 10:35 pm

      I do expect to see the recipe of those no bake cookies on your site real soon, Susan 🙂

      Reply
  2. Joyce@MommyTalkShow says

    March 9, 2015 at 8:12 pm

    I love how your recaps are so promptly posted right after the events you covered.
    As a women in midlife, I can tell you it’s been a hell of an adventure and I’m looking forward to even more fun.
    Helps that I have a husband who’s 9 years younger than me 😉

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      March 9, 2015 at 10:31 pm

      Thanks, Joyce. I often try to write during or right after the event while it’s fresh in my mind. It doesn’t always happen that way, but I had plenty of recuperating time in the hotel to gather my thoughts. It was indeed a great conference.

      Reply
  3. Connie McLeod says

    March 10, 2015 at 11:43 am

    You are a true inspiration. I loved meeting you. You are one of the few people I’ve met who is making a real living through blogging. I may be older than you, but I want to be you when I grow up!!!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      March 10, 2015 at 5:57 pm

      Oh, wow, that means so much coming from you. I think we can all make make it in this here blogging world. There’s room enough for us all. Thanks for reading.

      Reply
  4. Helene Cohen Bludman says

    March 10, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    I really enjoyed your segment! You are one of the people I never got around to meeting, damn it. Next time for sure.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      March 10, 2015 at 5:56 pm

      Next year, I will make sure we get to connect. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Joy says

    March 10, 2015 at 12:27 pm

    You’re absolutely right about everything, Danyelle. I believe it truly made a huge difference that everyone in the group was self-assured and authentic. It made the atmosphere much more relaxed and welcoming, especially for first time blog conference attendees like myself. I’ve been blogging since 2009 but as an introvert, never really dared myself to show up in any conference. But this one being so close to me took away all possible excuse. And I’m so happy I dared. It was a wonderful experience and yes…I wish I could bottle up this warm feeling I got from all the women I met! Thank you for sharing your journey and wisdom with the rest of us! Till our next meeting!

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      March 10, 2015 at 5:56 pm

      Joy, it was such a pleasure to meet you. And I cannot wait until BAM next year. Such an awesome experience.

      Reply
  6. Grown and Flown says

    March 11, 2015 at 5:55 am

    So enjoyed meeting you and hearing about your path to blogging! Hope our paths cross again.

    Mary Dell and Lisa

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      March 11, 2015 at 8:30 am

      It was nice meeting the both of you as well. Here’s to more connecting in the future. Thanks for commenting 🙂

      Reply
  7. Claudia Schmidt says

    March 12, 2015 at 4:01 pm

    You were an awesome interviewer and you WILL be the next Oprah! Loved getting to meet you and will definitely be checking your blog out now that I met you.

    Reply
    • The Cubicle Chick says

      March 13, 2015 at 12:18 am

      Oh Claudia, this comment made my day. Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙂

      Reply
  8. Elizabeth Lee says

    March 13, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    Hi, Danyelle! I’m so glad I got a chance to talk to you at dinner Saturday night during the conference. BAMC15 was amazing. Your story has inspired me to do and be more as a single mom. Thanks!

    Reply
  9. jamie@southmainmuse says

    March 13, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    You were awesome — so inspiring as was Elisa. I have a 21 year old too. Lucky for you to be so young. And yes. Forty is very, very young.

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When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday When I was Sweet 16. #tbt #throwbackthursday
To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement fro To all the lovers. A little flower arrangement from me to you for Love Day. ❤️❤️❤️ #valentines #valentinesday #love
Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT Circa 1981. My snaggletooth era. 😂#TBT
We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from We did our best to recreate our onesie moment from 2013. Strike a pose, the remix.
Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally be Finally! After a year (or more) we’ve finally been able to get a staycation on the calendar. Having fun with these ladies!
Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school i Circa 1990 when I was a sophomore in high school in Jacksonville, and I had 3 different hairstyles going on at the same time.  #FBF #backintheday
So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of thi So, I’m doing THING! Join me and the cast of this year’s @shesaidstlouis  on Friday, March 10th at The Sheldon. We’ll be sharing our stories monologue style, and it’s going to be a good time. If you’d like to get tickets, hit me up! A portion of the proceeds will go to @rungforwomen. 👍🏾
February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
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