I am a social media manager, influencer and executive director of Social Media Week Coeur d'Alene. And I probably suffers from shiny-object syndrome.Having worked as a registered nurse for over 30 years, I began my journey into social media marketing in 2008 by starting a blog for caregivers of aging parents. I transitioned into full-time social media management in 2012 and became a brand ambassador for O, The Oprah Magazine in 2017. I continue to maintain my blog and hope to inspire women over 50 to make the rest of their lives the best of their lives.Because that was not enough to keep me busy (Ha!), I applied to bring the global conference, Social Media Week, to my hometown of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and was accepted. The conference just finished its second 3-day presentation with over 25 speakers from across the country. As a social media manager, I love what I do and I love helping businesses connect with their potential clients. Social media marketing is completely changing the way businesses connect with consumers. A strong presence in the ever-expanding social space can translate to a more direct and effective method of building brand affinity, expanding customer base and creating an engaged community around your products or services. With over 2 BILLION people in the world using social media, there isn’t an easier way to reach out to existing and potential clients.Whether your goal is to build brand affinity, manage your online reputation, showcase your products and/or services, promote an upcoming campaign, build your e-mail list or bring your audience back to your website or brick and mortar business, I have the skills and tools to make that happen.While not at my computer, you can find me at wine tastings, working with my chickens or dancing with The Blazen Divaz, a parade and performance group of young-at-heart women.