I lived in London at the time when former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was in power. It was during the days that the tabloids and fashion magazines couldn’t get enough of Princess Diana and how convenient it was to show off both Thatcher’s and Di’s wardrobe whenever there was opportunity. In college at the time, she always inspired me — it was as if her constant composure and look of resolve gave you inner strength and courage, in such a way, you believed she could lead….and lead she did.
And, so the world lost her today, as she was announced dead from a stroke by several British papers, at the age of 87.
She was spot on about unions, correct about the threat of Soviet communism, about the Euro, and she freed millions of people to buy their own homes and to buy shares in British companies.
I have fond memories of her throughout my time in the UK and beyond despite the fact that others around me didn’t always agree with what she said or how she said it. She was indeed a force, a strong female political force. We here at We Blog the World pay our respects and echo our sympathies to those closest to her.
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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.
