I know that moms are powerful. I am one, I have one, I’m married to (the best) one, I’m surrounded by many in the real world and the web world. But, still I’m blown away by what moms are doing on the internet.
I will not attempt to cover all of the phenom moms that exist in the world within this post…I’m just going to highlight a few that are on my current radar screen:
Twitter Moms Moms who tweet: find, follow, lead, learn, love and share. Megan Calhoun started a social network, oh, a few weeks ago for moms on Twitter. Over 1,800 (and growing at a rapid pace) moms have joined in that time – forming groups, supporting each other’s lives and businesses, networking, laughing. Amazing. One of the most entertaining functions: #GNO, or Girls’ Night Out – an online tweet meet. If you’re a mom and you tweet, you must check it out. Follow Megan on Twitter @twittermoms.
Mom Bloggers Club Jennifer James supports the mom bloggers of the world with her social network. Over 1,800 moms meet up with the common connection of blogging. Conversations are alive and well via many groups and the site runs sweet giveaways. Jennifer also runs The Mom Salon which is a comprehensive catalog of mom bloggers…submit your blog today and get listed in the soon to be realeased, revamped directory. Follow Jennifer on Twitter @mombloggersclub.
Jessica Smith hails from Wishpot, Jessica Knows (her blog) and Chief Mom Officer.org. Honestly, she does so many things, it’s hard to keep track. But, after being hired as the Chief Mom Officer (CMO) for Wishpot (a very mom-style shopping/search/cart), she created Chief Mom Officer.org to help companies attain and leverage the untapped professional experience of mothers to build their businesses – how smart is that. Follow Jessica on Twitter @JessicaKnows.
The MOMocrats blog was started by Stefania Pomponi Butler, Beth Blecherman, and Glennia Campbell because, as mothers, they wanted to participate in and influence the 2008 presidential campaign. Their tagline: Rage against the McCain. MOMocrats is a serious political force doing incredible grassroots work online and in the world – it’s where moms get political (and don’t you all know that this mom is all over that!). Yesterday, Michelle Obama guest blogged, how’s that for going to the top political mom? Follow MOMocrats on Twitter @momocrats.
I could go on and on and on…but I’ll save some other cool moms for another post. If you take the time to peruse these women’s sites and accomplishments, you’ll be busy for days and thank me for not adding more.
Bottomline: these women are powerhouses, they have grabbed the internet by the horns and demonstrated gumption, creativity and kindness. That’s right, kindness – these are good people, righteous moms.
These ARE fabulous women! I think the nation’s taking notice of the power of mom bloggers. Can’t wait to read more of your posts on awesome moms.
Thanks, Mary! I’d love to do a post about awesome moms that is reader generated…so if you have any great suggestions, send them on over!
Great selection of powerful and innovative moms out there!
In theory, I knew that the flat world gives anyone the ability to mobilize change. Still, it’s amazing being a part of Twitter Moms and watching this power in action.
I’m connecting with “unique” thinkers and doers that would be impossible to find otherwise, and certainly not in one place.
This is totally awesome!
Sittercity should definitely be in the next round!!! Thanks for stopping by!
Here, here, Sandra! What I love most about these networks is that everyone is respectful and supportive – it doesn’t feel competitive, it feels like community.
Great post, Julie! I’ll refer back to it many times, I’m sure, as I make my way in the mommy blogosphere. I’m already having fun on Twittermoms! Thanks…
Thanks so much for the shoutout! It’s so nice to be recognized alongside such a kick-ass group of dames.
These moms are doing great things…my network is just starting out and I hope to follow in the same success!
Hi Jen! That is so great that you have your own network now! Are you in touch with Erin at http://www.maternallyposh.com? Posh Mamas unite! Good luck, I have no doubt you will soar.
Wow! Thank you so much for including us in this list of amazing moms. It is honor to be among them.
Hey Glennia, all I did was call you out…your work is amazing! Thanks for all that you do.
Thanks for highlighting MOMocrats among all the other great online moms!
Donna! You are welcome. And Biden won the debate…woohoo!