Head's Up! The Awesome Is Back.

Many of you may be asking yourselves about this blog.

What's happening with it? 

Where are the regular updates? 

What's shaking in KiKi's world? 

Where is the blog bliss we long for?

I know, I know. You can dry your tears because change is a comin'. 

This week's blog will feature:

• An awesome video interview with the always thought-provoking and unequaled Jeff De Cagna about his noteworthy e-book, Associations Unorthodox: Six Really Radical Shifts Toward the Future

• Words of wisdom from Association Chat, just in case you haven't attended any of these chats lately, I'll give you the skinny on what you've been missing!

• Blogs that are rocking my world lately: 6 Blogs That Are Changing My Life (for real - no joke)

• My Methods for Fighting Past Fear of the Ridiculous (and how that's made me who I am)

• My Upcoming Speaking Engagements and What I'm Changing About My Speaking Style to Make the Message Stick

How's that for awesome? 

You'll notice some trends, too. I'm in the midst of a deep dive investigation of what it is that truly lights my fire. My passion. My moxie. 

I didn't plan on this quest. It just sorta happened right after I went through a mid-life crisis/question of what I'm doing in this world.

But far be it from me to ever hold back on sharing what I'm learning from my own experience on this glorious spinning blue and white thing we call Earth. I've been quiet for a few months, but the time has come to move forward and bring you with me.

I'm ba-ack. And I'm ready for action.

I look forward to sharing this week's posts with you along with tales from my own mixed up, crazy, fun, and occasionally gut-wrenching journey. 

Have a great week and see you soon!

YAP Nation Bands Together in St. Louis to Help Joplin (and Party!)

[Reposted from YAPSTAR! http://yapstar.org/group/tech/calendar/event/2011/8/8/286305]

Description:

Join the YAP NATION for a night that will surely live in infamy - YAP presents: network-FEST. This guaranteed good time will kick off with cocktails and conversations followed by exciting and interactive entertainment from Jive and Wail's infamous dueling pianos.

By attending network-FEST you will be helping to support the families devastated by the tornado in Joplin. Participate in our 5-10 program by dropping a $5 or $10 bill in the Joplin Box. YAP will match all contributions dollar for dollar up to $1K. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Joplin Area Habitat for Humanity and their efforts to rebuild homes in Joplin. YAPstar DC Metro Region residents and former "Joplinites," KiKi L'Italien and Kylee Coffman, will be onsite to share their story.

Dress RED to impress...and in support of the cause! For this red hot affair, wear anything red. All shades of red will be accepted. And per the usual YAPstar occasion, BLING will be provided. Not going to St. Louis? You can make a donation here.

CHEERS, SUPER STAR SPONSORS AMR Management Services andAvectra! The first 125 YAPstars will receive two complimentary drink tickets.

THE RULES of network-FEST? A YAPstar party is fun, but it's also a sport with a strict code of YAP honor. Study THE RULES of network-FEST, and when you arrive, you'll play like champion!

• RULE #45: Be the life of the party! Say HELLO to everyone. (Lauren Wolfe)
• RULE #82: Have a perfect balance of Smart as Hell and Live in the Moment.
  (Tom Morrison)

Submit your RULE and follow the tweets to collect all of THE RULES.

PROMO VIDEO: Watch and RSVP today! 

SHOUT: Event questions, please contact me. Sponsorship inquires, email Tom Morrison.

TWEEPS: @YAPstar, #asae11, #asaeyp