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If this is Austin, I still love you…
We took a trip to Austin to visit my brother and it was an experience! Austin is weird. I expected a little more yeehaw and for everything to be covered in barbeque sauce, but instead I found a vibrant city with more to offer than just good ribs. We didn’t have much time to spend, but we tried to see what we could in the time we had. Austin Capitol They say “Everything’s bigger in Texas!” and their state capitol is no exception! We spent about an hour and a half wandering around its many rooms. Austin’s Capitol building has sweet architecture and a pretty rich history – plus, it…
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Better Volunteers for Your Event
As Director of Client Success at SpinGo, I get to work with many talented event makers as they prepare for their events. We talk through better ways to manage vendors, setting up clear event schedules, creating urgency for ticket sales, and beyond. However, there is one portion of event planning that always seems to get put on the back burner: Volunteers. It can be hard to focus on getting great volunteers while you have a million other things on your plate, but volunteers are one of the first things attendees encounter at your event. The fact is, volunteers can make or break your event. Here are some things that I suggest to help…
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Using Instagram Stories for Events
Instagram is great for connecting with your attendees through compelling pictures and videos. A picture is worth a thousand words and as an event maker, you have a lot to say! Tell your attendees about your event creatively by using Instagram stories. How to post a story Tap the little camera icon in the top left hand corner of the screen. Take pictures, videos, boomerangs, and more! Write or draw on your image/video for add flare. Click the little plus sign to add it to your story! You can use stories to keep your Instagram followers interested in your event as it is coming up. Six Things To Post on…
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Fighting the Winter Blues Year Round
Despite my efforts to try to stay positive, I actually struggle with a lot of depression and self loathing, especially during the winter months. There’s something about winter that makes me feel sadder than usual. Maybe it’s the lack of sun, the end of another year of my life, or the few extra pounds that I gain from the cookies that were probably meant for Santa. Most days I struggle to get out of bed, to get ready, or to see anybody but my dogs. My anxiety is through the roof. I have a lot of tricks for combatting my depression and anxiety year round. I realize that I can’t…
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The Best Advice I’ve Ever Heard
We’re coming into a new year, so I’ve been doing some reflecting. Besides making Christmas lists, I’ve also been making lists of resolutions and reflecting on the person I’ve been and the person I want to be. In reflecting, I’ve realized there are some basic beliefs that I live by. These beliefs are best stated in advice I’ve been given throughout my lifetime. I’d like to give that same advice to you now. May it help you as you enter a new year full of possibilities. “Give the best you have, and it will never be enough. Give your best anyway.” – Mother Teresa The “Do It Anyway”…
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The Ultimate Disneyland Packing List
We are in the single digits! Only 4 days until we leave for another adventure at Disneyland! For those of you that know my husband Brian and I, you know that we are some of the biggest Disnerds around. We try to go to the park as often as we can and we’ve become pretty good at handling 18 hours of Disneyland fun each day. One thing I’ve learned is that to have a magical day, you’ve got to pack a magical suitcase with all the essentials Today, I’ll be going through what I pack for a trip to Disneyland. What I Bring into the Park 1. Small Backpack…
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What To Do With A Day in San Francisco
Our adventure in San Francisco was a success! We spent the day in San Francisco to see what the city had to offer. What did we find? Keep reading to find out! San Francisco is spectacular! I fell in love with that foggy city after spending only a day with it. I keep telling my husband I want to move there. We arrived at the San Francisco airport around 7:30am. It was pretty empty and quiet at that time – an awesome, stress-free start to our trip. We hopped on the BART from the San Fran airport and took a 30 minute ride to the Embarcadero stop. We headed towards…
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The Joys of Disneyland Without Kids
It’s an understatement to say my husband and I LOVE Disneyland. We don’t live in California, but still plan several trips to the park throughout the year. There’s no better feeling than walking through the gate, passing under the golden words of Walt, and into Main Street U.S.A. We bask in our Disnerdiness, grab a churro, and play all day long. My husband and I don’t have kids yet so we get a lot of questions when we tell people that we go to Disneyland multiple times a year… by ourselves: 1. Disneyland is for kids. Isn’t it weird for two grown a$$ adults to go alone? (Usually with a…
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5 Things to STOP Doing at Concerts
Let’s talk about concerts. As you know, I believe in live experiences. Nothing beats the feeling of being face to face with the real, tangible world, and I especially love live music! Supporting artists by attending their concerts is extremely important. I feel like there’s been a change in the music industry. A lot of artists these days make a living solely off of tours and merch as sites like Pandora and Spotify allow fans to stream music for little to no cost. In my opinion, this is the future of the music industry. Take Chance the Rapper for example. He’s the first artist to win a Grammy by giving…
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Your Best Event Ever: 17 Tips for 2017
The year has come to a close and as of 2016, SpinGo has worked with over 6 million events both online and onsite. Many event makers have shared their insights, struggles, and triumphs with us that reaffirm our belief that experiences are greater than things. As an event maker, you have the power to get people off the couch and out experiencing life. Events help to fulfill that need for human connection that everyone is searching for. It’s our goal to help you create better experiences for your attendees to keep them coming back time and time again. We know that putting on an event is challenging and an event can have over…
