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The Power of Community, at #FinCon17 — and Everywhere Else

By Tanja Hester on October 30, 2017 • ( 152 Comments )

We’re just back from FinCon17, and here’s a full report on how it all went. (Spoiler: We loved every second.) And, for those who aren’t bloggers or just aren’t interested in FinCon, let’s talk all about how we can create community outside of big, formal events — because I think it’s actually easy to do!

Creating Your Community // #FinCon16 Recap

By Tanja Hester on September 26, 2016 • ( 182 Comments )

I’ve just returned from FinCon16, my first time at the financial bloggers conference, and I’m completely brimming with excitement about it all. My vision for this blog is a lot more clear, but most of all, I was continually floored by the warmth, openness and generosity of the entire community there. It all got me thinking about communities we create, and how we can all connect — and I don’t just mean bloggers!