A year and a half, and 99,900 more followers later, I feel as equally as thankful and in awe. Greater than the number of followers, has been the increase in authentic conversations I’ve had with people from literally all walks of life.
I started Twitter in 2010 as an intern. It was mandatory for me to have one at the Miami beach agency I was interning at. I followed a handful of people, and mainly used it as a search tool for the next three years to find articles on social media. I found it to be the most accurate spot to find the articles I was looking for in the industry. I was a silent participator, savoring every new article I found in private.
Then, when I started my own business and blog, I found a new passion for Twitter, and here I am today, actually using it as an engagement tool.
I wish I could just paste transcripts of every meaningful conversation I’ve had with my followers RIGHT here, but it would be endless. I truly believe I am the luckiest girl for the time followers have taken to engage with me, and read my blog. I still feel like the Twitter newbie a year and a half ago, that screamed and went out for drinks with friends at the sight of a 100th follower, because who knew people were actually interested in what she had to say.
So, while I can’t take all of my followers out for drinks, I can pass along the love. Here is my list, in no particular order, of the 100 people I can think of off the top of my head that I have had eclectic, authentic, emotional, riveting, lovely conversations with on my account. Granted, there are WAY more than a 100 followers I’ve had meaningful conversations with, but, hey-- you gotta start somewhere:
- Roman Jancic (@RomanJancic)- Thought provoking-- he share incredible quotes and makes me think twice about things.
- Nick Cicero (@NickCicero) - Awesome networker.
- Joshua Mathe (@WadoobiePtC) - Clever. Stand-by for our Anti-Fruty pie campaign (Since we are both pecan pie lovers, duh)
- Jason J. Loya (@JasonJLoya)- His film connectons don’t hurt ;) In all honesty though, he is completely engaged and willing to learn more about social which is something I love in a follower!
- Shelma Bockey (@sbockey7)- A go-getter! Full of so much drive and smarts it’s unbelievable.
- Jeff Sheehan (@JeffSheehan) - One of the first people I followed on Twitter for his inspiration and, as it turns out, he is INCREDIBLY kind and humble, as well!
- SOCIALiTELL (@SOCIALiTELL)- Sassy
- Suncoast Social (@SuncoastSosh) - Smart-- love their blog!
- Christine Collins (@ccollins1919) - Motivational
- Chateau Clingman (@chateauclingman)- Enthusiastic
- Adam Dince (@AdamDince) - Compassionate
- Chris Moody (@cnmoody) - Approachable
- StemageSkincare (@stemageskincare)- Classy
- Erik Qualman (@equalman) - Humble
- Simply SAwrap (@SimplySAwrap)- Eager to learn
- Laura Bedrossian (@LauraBedrossian) - Hilarious
- Lisandra Carballosa (@PRntheCity)- Peppy (Cuban Coffee in a Twitter account :) )
- Melanie (@vinogger)- Wino. Enough said.
- Jess K Taylor (@i_amjessk) - My favorite girl from college that I love dearly :)
- Michelle Glover (@EnTREEpreneur)- Intelligent! I love to see the network she’s created.
- Gayatri (@GayatriWrites) - Inspirational
- Christopher Tivey (@ctvy17)- Engagin, Jolly
- Brian Diaz (@b_diaz)- Smart
- M' (@MaureenahN)- Inspiring
- Mike Miller (@mimllr)- Hilarious Ginger
- Kelli Snedegar (@ksnedegar)- Soulmate-- Love you, Sned <3
- SeaWorldMommy.com (@SeaWorldMommy)- Engaged
- W3 Impact Movement (@W3Movement)- Empowering
- Ann Hofvander (@annkh)- Enagaged
- Sea World Mommy (@SeaWorldMommy)- Passionate
- Andy Swann (@AndySwann)- Helpful
- Brian Fanzo (@isocialfanz)- Positive
- Midori Miller (@midorimiller)- SoFlo
- Tris Banha (@TrisBanha)- AMAZING
- Jeff Mayes (@midnightdog)- Cleverly Intelligent
- Jay Baer (@jaybaer)- Expert
- Petra Schrott (@petraschrott)- Lovely
- Adrienne S. McCord (@AdrienneSMcCord)- Energetic (COFFEE!)
- Rose Caiazzo (@JacksonHoleRose)- My touch of Wyoming (my homestate)!
- Mike Raffone (@MikeRaffone)- Inquisitive
- The Bitcoin Rat (BitcoinRat)- Fun
- D’Narius Lewis (@DnariusLewis)- Courageous
- Tom Varghese Jr. MD (@TomVargheseJr)- Kind
- Code Improv (@CodeImprov)- Honest
- Everyday Orange (@everydayorange)- Personable
- Tina Shakour (@tinahskour)- Thinker
- Anthony Permal (@AnthonyPermal)- Thoughtful
- Syed Malik (@sydma22)- Philosophical
- Jess Borrini Burgett (@jessicaborrini)- Engaged
- Elizabeth Burnside (@Eli414)- Strong
- Najaah Y. Daniels (@NajaahD)- Beautiful (Inside and out!)
- Becky Joy Photo (BeckyJoyPhoto)- Kindred Spirit
- EagleEyedEditor (@EagleEyedEditor)- Caring
- Sandy T (@sassygirlcanada)- Sassy ;)
- Roger Neil Russell (@shadowsofsense)- Spiritual
- Aurora New Dawn (@AuroraNewDawn)- Encouraging
- Arno Douze (@ArnoDouze)- Learner
- woKATse (@woKATse)- Motivational
- Chris Zubryd (@SirGalahad)- Networker
- Jose Guaravselvam (@JoseKagoo)- Wicked smart
- Danielle Beder (@daniellebeder)- Brave
- Oracle CX Fan (@OracleCXFan)- Creative
- Dr. Tecsla Evans (@DrEvansCo)- Supportive
- Nick Jones (@magicjones34)- Enthusiastic
- Amelia Tran (@AmelianTips)- Incredible girl!
- Kelsey Rae (@KelseyRae)- Engaged
- Antony Bagalue (@AntonyBagalue)- In love with my dog, and, really, that’s all it takes.
- Gary Gonzalez (@gargon82009)- Touch of home ;) (Ask him abt my mad tennis skills)
- Liv Graber (@LivGraber)- Smart
- Brian M. Koshley (@bkoshley)- Knowledgable
- Vladimer Botsvadze (@VladoBotsvadze)- Aware
- Mark Bernhardt (@ImMarkBernhardt)- Smart
- Dago Ochoa (@dagoochoa)- Has been a follower since the beginning! Smart, compassionate dude!
- Cheryl Massey (@ccmasseytx)- Miami connection ;)
- MacCBOE (@MacCBOE)- HUGE heart
- Adam May (@agkmay)- Super networker :p
- Marquee Chang (@MarqueeChang)- Generous
- Business Unbound (@BusinessUnbound)- Enthusiastic
- Dimitri and Cat (@DimitriandCat)- BEST GRAPHIC DESIGNER EVER. He designed my Sherman Social logos. Check them out @ShermanSocial.
- Tracy Stella (@TracyStellaBlog)- Personable
- Mally Graveson (@mallygraveson)- Great at delivering personalized sport scores when you can’t watch the game!
- Nobre (@NobreClothings)- Great style and mission.
- ThinkAboutC (@ThinkAboutC)- SMART
- Philip Emmanuele (@philipemmanuele)- Using Twitter the right way as an Exec!
- Lindsay Stewart (@LindsayNStewart)- Sweet
- Gabe Chesman (@gchesman)- Thinker
- Cameron J. Wood (@Cameron_Wood)- Incredibly compassonate
- Nikk Smit (@NikkBishopSmit)- Finds awesome social content
- Blowfish Hangover (@BlowfishHangover)- Haven’t had a need to use their product yet, but they are pretty good at their social media.
- Steve Martin (@LeoMcGirr)- Philosophical
- Tom Dealy (@tomdealy)- Brings up great points on social!
- Jason Schemmel (@JasonSchemmel)- One of the funniest, smartest guys I know
- Kenn Blurton (@BlurtonKenn)- Tips me off to awesome topics for my blog :)
- Deke Bridges (@dekebridges)- Knowledgable AND compassionate
- Brian Moran (@brianmoran)- Clever small business consultant that knows what’s up
- David Payton (@david_payton)- In love with his glasses.
- Massimiliano Balbi (@MaximilianBa)- A little shout of from Italy never hurt a girl.
- Ian M. Calvert (@IanMCalvert)- Businessman :)
So THANK YOU to those of you that have found me relevant enough to follow. I've had so many real conversations with you from consulting you on social media issues you're having, to having you console me when I all of a sudden found myself in an abusive marriage. The kindness, intelligence and authenticity you've given my Twitter community is astounding, and I am incredibly grateful for it everyday.
Love,
M.
Love,
M.
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