I’m still on a deep down under journey and no, its not Australia. I’m still in South Africa a couple of weeks following a blogging expedition.
Time, space, perspective and engagement have all contributed to a brand new reality, one that reminds you again and again that you’re not in Kansas anymore. Since the journey continues, its unlikely I’ll be writing traditional Web 2.0 or social media posts for the next few weeks, or any for that matter.
That said, in addition to exploring the ‘interior,’ I am here for business reasons as well…..meeting with interesting technology and energy companies as well as South African entrepreneurs and heads who are working on innovative projects across the board – renewable energy, healthcare, politics, sports, branding, technology, agriculture, eco-friendly, science, and the arts.
More than a decade and a half since my last exploration of the area, the country remains as beautiful as it ever was……and as intriguing, mysterious, complex and stunning. The stories will be trickling out here and posted simultaneously to We Blog the World. Did I say Merry Christmas yet? From Down Under, the mysterious dark continent not the one that houses Ayers Rock.
Renee Blodgett is the founder of We Blog the World. The site combines the magic of an online culture and travel magazine with a global blog network and has contributors from every continent in the world. Having lived in 10 countries and explored nearly 80, she is an avid traveler, and a lover, observer and participant in cultural diversity.
She is also the CEO and founder of Magic Sauce Media, a new media services consultancy focused on viral marketing, social media, branding, events and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped companies from 12 countries get traction in the market. Known for her global and organic approach to product and corporate launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an active user of social media, she helps clients navigate digital waters from around the world. Renee has been blogging for over 16 years and regularly writes on her personal blog Down the Avenue, Huffington Post, BlogHer, We Blog the World and other sites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Magazine and is listed as a new media influencer and game changer on various sites and books on the new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed as the 6th most influential woman in social media by Forbes Magazine on a Top 20 List.
Her passion for art, storytelling and photography led to the launch of Magic Sauce Photography, which is a visual extension of her writing, the result of which has led to producing six photo books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee is also the co-founder of Traveling Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to other countries to share and learn from peers, governments, corporations, and the general public in order to educate, share, evaluate, and promote innovative technologies.
