Buy your ticket today to the must attend event of the season, The Southern C Summit 2015 in Charleston April 29th to May 1st.  

I have not missed one nor do I plan to.  

I have it on good authority that there are less than 50 tickets left.  

I HIGHLY suggest you purchase yours today to guarantee a spot for yourself.

WHO ATTENDS?

•online influencers •social media junkies •creative entrepreneurs •seasoned business owners •new business owners •bloggers of many forms including food, family, fashion, lifestyle, designers, event photographers and artists.

Connect, collaborate and create in a niche environment with like-minded creatives. Engaging educational sessions and panel discussions with branding, marketing and social media leaders. Evening events and gatherings offer the opportunity to continue networking all while engaging in meaningful conversations in a fun intimate setting.

Speakers:

Robert Leleux

Charleston is one of my favorite spots in all the world.It is cultural cool and full of southern charm. 

Book your room too.  They only have a few left at The Mills House.  

If you want to splurge stay at Zero George.  It is fine, fine, fine and DIVINE! 

Here is the jam packed agenda…so far. Cheri and Whitney, the lovely ladies behind The Southern C,  always pull out all the stops…

Snapshot of programming with more details to come:

We begin at 12:30 on Wednesday, April 29 and end at noon on Friday, May 1.  

Agenda sessions are subject to change.

 

You’ve Arrived, Now Get Noticed

You’ve built a successful brand, now learn how to get discovered by the national media.  Three editors of national lifestyle publications will share their perspectives on discovering new brands and best practices for pitching.  You will hear from Robert Leleux, the editor in chief of digital and print publication Domino, Tori Mellott, Senior Design & Market Editor of Traditional Home, and Eddie Ross the East Coast Editor for print and digital editions for Better Homes & Gardens.  Moderated by Leapfrog PR owners Libba Osborne and Jackie Thomson.

 

By the Book: Expanding Your Brand

Veteran book agent Amy Hughes will lead an informative panel covering topics such as 1) why do a book 2) what are the beginning steps 3) to use or not to use a ghost writer 4) self publishing vs. publishing house.  Hughes will be joined by editor and ghost writer Bessie Gantt as well as authors Tara Guerard and Susan Hable and photographer and art directer Rinne Allen.

 

Everything’s Coming Up Roses: 10 Years of The Laundress

Founders and international soap mavens Gwen Whiting and Lindsey Boyd give an in-depth look at launching the Laundress – from the stepping stones of a start-up to forging valuable partnerships with some of the world’s most well recognized brands.

 

Tech talk: House Account App Founder Laura Vinroot Poole Is the New Evangelist for Independent Boutiques

E-commerce isn’t always the answer, after Poole invested in a beautiful platform for her stores Capitol and Poole Shop in Charlotte, she scrapped it because it lacked the intimacy and high touch shopping environment she craved.  Together with her friend, she developed a shopping app that drives sales to independent boutiques across the country – and they are now 450 stores strong.  Lifelong friend and fellow entrepreneur Hamlin O’Kelley leads a casual conversation with Poole about lessons learned – both in life and business.

 

Bring Your Brand to Life with Photography

Join Maggie Kennedy photography director of Garden & Gun magazine and accomplished Author, Stylist and Photographer Angie Mosier for a conversation on creative direction and bringing your brand to life through photography. These two creative powerhouses will give you a roadmap for producing inspirational images for your brand. Everything from strategizing and planning your photo shoot to tips and tricks of the trade.

 

‘Cause It’s Good Business

An inspired conversation as Y’allsome founder Craig Evans and Proud Mary founder Harper Poe chat about crafting their perspective companies around a mission.  Moderated by Torri Leeds, Managing Director at DeVries Global, you’ll get a better understanding of cause marketing and how to integrate it into your existing business.  Leeds brings a unique perspective having overseen the marketing campaigns for Procter & Gamble – a company widely recognized as a pioneer in cause marketing.

 

The Sky’s The Limit 

Companies are increasingly looking for authentic ways to communicate with their customers.  Jet Blue,  Land of Nod and Taylor Burke Home share their strategies for collaborating with Bloggers and Brands.

 

Beat the Burnout: the work/life balance

Atlanta-based interior designer, writer, and mother of five,  Erika Hollinshead Ward may not have the secret to balancing the demands of today’s modern life but she does have an easy implementable action plan for better managing your time.  She’ll offer tips to wrangle your schedule and win back control.  Erika’s work has appeared in Better Homes and Gardens Magazine and on HGTV.com among others.

 

E-Commerce Panel

Popular retailers Stacy Smallwood of Hampden Clothing in Charleston and Jamie Meares of Furbish Studio in Raleigh are teaming up to share their tips for finding success in e-commerce.

 

Brand Boot Camp

Join Haile McCollum of Fontaine Maury for a fast paced boot camp that will help you focus and document your brand strategy.  Haile works with emerging and growth minded companies and non-profits nationwide to engage their audiences in a more meaningful way and maximize profits.  Training goals include to understand the brand process from exploring to developing to creating and finally extending your brand as well as how branding can impact your bottom line.

 

Social Media Strategy

Mandy Rye of Waiting on Martha shares tips and tricks to grow your audience and engagement and in turn grow your business or brand.

 

The Wonder Years: Navigating Growth, Funding and an Advisory Board

Jamee Haley, Executive Director of Lowcountry Local First – a non-profit advocate for education, outreach, and relationship building that promotes the many benefits of buying from local, independent businesses – presents an insightful interview with Christine Osborne, owner of Wonder Works Toy Stores.  Jamee will explore how Christine has funded her growth to multiple locations, developed an advisory board, brought on long-term employees as partners as well as what’s next for this “Magic Maker.”  

 

Ready, Set, Press Go

Jess Graves of The Love List shares trade secrets to getting press ready.

 

Set your course: A Roadmap for Getting the Right Site

Nikki Nuchols of Doodle Dog Creative presents elements of good web design for a total brand experience, while also explaining need for having a lead generation strategy in place, to make it a powerful tool for your business.  Nikki will share case studies of sites with successful traffic due to strong SEO strategies.  Websites must be as powerful as they are pretty so that it not only represents all that your brand has to offer, but also is a valuable tool for your business that works around the clock.

 

EVENTS:

Champagne & Candlelight

Low Country Luxe welcomes you to Charleston with a poolside party on the roof of the Mills House Hotel in historic downtown.  Celebrate a resort vibe with a viewing of fashions by Escapada,  Kendra Scott and Hayden Reis.  Enjoy champagne, light bites and a spectacular view before you head out to supper with old TSC friends and new.

 

Southern Grown Sipping Hour

Head next door to the garden of the William Aiken house for a happy hour hosted by Sea Island, coastal Georgia’s Forbes Five Star resort.  You’ll be treated to a sneak peak of Southern Grown – one of Sea Island signature culinary and music events.  Featuring craft cocktails and light bites from the resort’s chefs and mixologists, you’ll find plenty of time to mingle, talk about the days sessions and plan out the nights activities.

 

Brunch & Bloodys on the Ashley River Bank

Head to Le Creuset Headquarters where you’ll be welcomed into the world class Atelier Kitchen by Jimmy Hagood of Food for the Southern Soul.  Jimmy will be serving soulful lowcountry fare alongside cookbook authors and culinary entrepreneurs. Enjoy eye openers poured by the owners of Fat & Juicy and King Bean Coffee while the One Love Organics founder shares ways to renew and relax with inspiring insight and an opportunity to make your own facial scrub.  Creatives from the team at The Land of Nodwill share a favorite DIY project for those of you feeling crafty.

 

A Mansion & Moo Shu

Simply step next door from the American Theater for a fabulous Moo Shu lunch from Chef Nico Romo of FISH Restaurant.  The historic William Aiken House and its stunning garden are the backdrop for a leisurely lunch while enjoying good conversation and catch-ups.   Sip cocktails and enjoy sweets under the tent in the courtyard before and after lunch.

 

Shop, Sip & Socialize

House Account and bloggers Chassity Evans of Look Linger Love and Hanna Seabrook of Gadabout give you a look at some of Charleston’s best boutiques – from fashion (Hampden Clothing) to estate jewels (Croghan’s Jewel Box).  Let them take you on a King Street treasure hunt complete with festive cocktails and plenty of good conversation.

Join me, won’t you? 

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