BlissDom 2013 Schedule
(Schedule subject to change – updated March 19, 2013)
Note: All events take place at the Gaylord Texan Hotel, Convention Center, Level 3, Grapevine Area except Girls Night Out on Friday night at the Glass Cactus and transportation is provided.
Thursday, March 21
- Registration Open from 12:00-7:00 pm -Convention Center, Level 3, Grapevine Area
- Handmade Marketplace sponsored by Blissfully Domestic 12:00-7:00 pm – Ft.Worth 5-6
- Photo Walk w/Anna Epp & Photo Community Leaders 3:00-4:00 pm – Meet at the top of the escalator at 2:45 – Grapevine area
- Newcomer Meet-Up 4:30-5:30 pm – Grapevine Ballrooms A/B
- Opening Kick Off Reception sponsored by BISSELL 7:00-9:30 pm -Grapevine A/B
- Partner Meet & Treat Social 8:00-10:00 pm – Grapevine Exhibit Area
- Bliss After Hours with All My Children & One Life To Live with special guests from All My Children Robert Scott Wilson, Cady McClain & Vincent Irizzary 9:30 pm-10:30 Grapevine A/B
Friday, March 22nd
- Fitness Session 7:00-8:00 am sponsored by Soybu – Grapevine 1
- Breakfast sponsored by Seattle’s Best Coffee 7:00 – 9:00 am – Grapevine A/B/C/D
- Registration 7:00 am – 6:00 pm – Grapevine Area
- Partner Exhibits Open from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm – Grapevine Exhibit Area
- Handmade Marketplace sponsored by Blissfully Domestic 8:00 am – 4:00 pm – Ft. Worth 5-6
- Welcome & Opening Keynote with Scott Stratten 9:00 am – 10:30 am – Grapevine A/B/C/D
- Break: Expo Exploration 10:30 am -12:00 pm – Grapevine Exhibit Area
- Book Signing with Scott Stratten 10:30 am -12:00 pm – Grapevine Exhibit Area
- Book Signing with Angela England 11:30 – Grapevine Area
- Breakout Workshop #1: 12:00-1:00 pm
- Business: Sara Hawkins - Legal Bliss For Online Influencers & Professionals – Grapevine C
- Writing: Shelly Kramer: Writing For The Web: What, Why And How To Kick Butt At It – Grapevine B
- Life Development: Jon Acuff: The 3 Stages of Every Awesome Idea Grapevine D Track Sponsored By
- Photography/Video: Maker Studios/The Moms View Team: Demystifying YouTube Grapevine A
- Lunch Break sponsored by Blissful Media Group – Conv. Ctr, Longhorn Ballroom B – Level 1
- Book Signing with Jon Acuff 1:00 pm- Grapevine Exhibit Area
- Breakout Workshop #2: 2:30-3:30 pm
- Business: John Morgan: The Ultimate Guide To Personal Branding – Grapevine C
- Writing: Annie Downs: Write Now: How to Write Wisely Through All Seasons – Grapevine B
- Life Development: Lisa Leonard: Telling Your Story: Authentically And Without Apology Grapevine A Track Sponsored By
- Photography: Anna Epp: Rock Your Camera – Grapevine D
- “Sweet Relief” Afternoon Break sponsored by Dr. Smith’s 3:30-4:15 pm – Grapevine Exhibit and Dr. Smith’s Booth
- Book Signings with John Morgan and Annie Downs – 3:30 Grapevine Exhibit Area
- Breakout Workshop #3: 4:15 – 5:15 pm
- Business: Wendy Scherer: Using Data For Creative And Impactful Marketing – Grapevine C
- Writing: Megan Jordan: Uninterrupted Thought: Power Of Focus – Grapevine B
- Life Development: Tami Heim: take five: how to gather and get your momentum – Grapevine A Track Sponsored By
- Photography: David Molnar: From Meh To Amazing: Lessons From A Celebrity Photographer - Grapevine D
- Girls Night Out featuring Amber Riley & Chris Mann sponsored by ConAgra Foods in support of Child Hunger Ends Here – The Glass Cactus 7:00-9:00 pm (Shuttles begin from Hotel at 6:45 pm) 21 and over only.
Tweet #childhunger to provide 2 meals to Feeding America.
Saturday, March 23
- Fitness Session 7:00-8:00 am sponsored by Soybu – Grapevine 1
- Breakfast with coffee provided by Gevalia (& Johan) 7:00 – 9:00 am – Grapevine A/B/C/D
- Registration Open 7:00 am- 12:00 pm – Grapevine Area
- Partner Exhibits Open 8:00 am – 5:00 pm – Grapevine Exhibit
- Morning Keynote with Susan Cain interviewed by Danielle Smith 9:00-10:00 am – Grapevine A/B/C/D
- Break: Expo Exploration
- Book Signing with Susan Cain 10:00-11:30 am – Grapevine Exhibits
- Book Signing with Robin O’Bryant
- Breakout Workshop #4: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- Business: Danielle Smith: Spread The Word: Using The Media To Give Voice To Your Message – Grapevine C
- Writing: Jeff Goins: When Good Writing Isn’t Good Enough – Grapevine B
- Life Development: CC Chapman: Living An Amazing Life – Grapevine A Track Sponsored By
- Photography: David Molnar & Alli Worthington: Photographer Bootcamp – Grapevine D
- Lunch on Your Own courtesy of a gift card provided by One2One Network
- Expo Exploration 12:30-2:00 pm – Grapevine Exhibits
- Book Signings with Danielle Smith, CC Chapman & Jeff Goins 12:30 Grapevine Exhibit
- Session Breakout #5: 2:00 – 3:00 pm
- Business: Expert Round: Simon Salt, Starving Artist; Michelle Sarabia, Work * Life * Balance; Shannon Litton: Marketing With Heart; Holly Hamann: Should You Bootstrap Your Business Or Take On Investors? – Grapevine C
- Writing: Bianca Juarez Olthoff: Plot, Conflict, Resolution: The Elements To Your Story – Grapevine B
- Life Development: Sheila Lirio- Marcelo: Redefining Success – Grapevine A Track Sponsored By
- Photography: Lucrecer Braxton: Simple And Effective Tips For Better Portraits - Grapevine D
- Break: Expo Exploration
- Book Signings with Christine Koh, Stephanie Brandt Cornais & Megan Francis 3:00-4:30 pm – Grapevine Exhibits
- Book Signings with Kristin Duke, Robin O’Bryant, Sili Recio 3:45 – Grapevine Exhibit
- Closing Keynote with Jon Acuff, Maytag Spin Cycle Relay announcement & More! 4:30-6:00 pm – Grapevine A/B/C/D
- Girls Night In sponsored by Maytag in partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. 8:00 pm to midnight. – Grapevine C/D This fun, relaxing evening focuses on dependability and valuing what’s inside. Activities include the first-ever Spin Cycle Relay and much more.
- PLUS there will also be a special Girls Night In screening of ABC hit comedies The Middle & Suburgatory with special guests from Suburgatory, actors Jeremy Sisto and Ana Gasteyer with show creator Emily Kapnek
- Followed by karaoke led by Lucrecer Braxton & Jenny Ingram plus dancing to top off the night.
- PLUS there will also be a special Girls Night In screening of ABC hit comedies The Middle & Suburgatory with special guests from Suburgatory, actors Jeremy Sisto and Ana Gasteyer with show creator Emily Kapnek
Complete listing of Workshop Descriptions: Business Track, Writing Track, Life Development Track & Photography/Video Track