Comments on: Breaking the shackles on your potential at PodCamp Boston 4

By: chelpixie

chelpixie — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:10:15 +0000

You and your chel shirts.

By: chelpixie

chelpixie — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 17:08:59 +0000

I've had a hard time knowing what to say to this one.

Im grateful to you and Mr. Brogan for giving me a shot, for trusting me with the reins.

I feel like some weight has been lifted, some unique thing inside me has shifted and made room for what is the next step in the next chapter.

You unlocked the doors ninja. Thank you for always standing behind me.

By: Lynette Young

Lynette Young — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:23:32 +0000

Chel is amazing. I also met her for the first time in Second Life & brought her to go see a bird play piano in a tree. She's only starting, that girl has amazing things in store for herself. Every Podcamper has it in them – no one can tell them differently.

You choose your own future – using your own tools, abilities, circumstances, and dreams. **YOU OWN IT – SO OWN IT**

@LynetteRadio

By: jamiepappas

jamiepappas — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:48:15 +0000

Thanks to you all for a great event, great venue and great people to connect with! I thoroughly enjoyed myself, was thrilled at the turnout to my session (last spot on last day – can be a tough sell at times – but the conference was so engaging that everyone stuck around!) and absolutely loved all the discussion taking place with everyone.

Will definitely be back next year to further my connections and learning!

Cheers to you!
@JamiePappas

By: jlbraaten

jlbraaten — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 18:05:54 +0000

Sounds like you guys had another really great event here. Makes me wish I was in Boston. Congrats, Chris.

By: marylynn3

marylynn3 — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:59:42 +0000

We say live your life on your own terms. Thank you for sharing Chel's story, because she truly embodies that mindset.

Attending the New Media Expo a couple years ago provided us with the opportunity to live life on our own terms by building an online brand supported by a blog and a podcast. We had no idea how to accomplish that. But we found that same helpful spirit you described at Podcast Boston 4, also at NME. People so willing to share advice, answer questions and help us get started. New media folks are so darn cool.

We were disappointed we couldn't attend PCB4, but we will make it a point to be part of the fun at PCB5.

By: Vinnie Sestito

Vinnie Sestito — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:22:12 +0000

Although I did not attend PodCamp 4, your comments about Chel Wolverton were welcome read. In a world full of titles, egos, and self-importance, it is great to see believe in the ability and creativity of a PERSON. We are all contributors and ideas and meaningful conversations, and these stories are very motivating. My family was in the florist industry, and you are right, Chel's job was dead end. Here's to a future that has no horizon!

By: suzemuse

suzemuse — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 09:55:08 +0000

Now this is what Podcamp was meant to be. I'm glad to hear it was such a fantastic event. That's it – come hell or high water, I'm going to be there next year!

Congrats to the team!

By: jeremymeyers

jeremymeyers — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:26:14 +0000

Michelle, You, and CB did a great job setting a casual friendly and informative tone for PCB4. As i was telling Michelle at the end, this conference more than others seems a lot more like a bunch of friends in a room being passionate about stuff they're into, and that's what makes this event unique compared to suits giving pitches.

I'll definitely be back for PCB5. Thank you so much for letting me lead a discussion!

By: danronken

danronken — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:30:19 +0000

Thank you so much for making this available and creating such a nice space for connecting with others. The casual environment felt really good and I was so happy to find that everyone was so kind and approachable. I learned so much and will surely be back for more next year!

By: blancastella

blancastella — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:01:07 +0000

That's a great story.. I believe we have to continually be around people that inspire us to keep pushing our limits and never give up. I am always reading inspirational books, but when caught up in the day to day grind…I find myself looking for a small burst again of inspiration to keep me going. Thanks for sharing. Wish I was there…maybe next year…:-)
And…I love the picture you put on the post..we may feel burned out sometimes….but passion and burning desire can never stop us.

By: Michelle Riggen-Rans

Michelle Riggen-Rans — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 22:30:08 +0000

Yay, PodCamp 4! So glad I was there to be a part of it, if only for one day. It's true Chris, the energy was amazing and it was so cool to see everyone coming together and working stuff out. It was a great bunch of people.

And Chel, holy moly. I still think she should have had hot pink shirts with her face printed on them for the official PodCamp shirt. Those things would have been so collectable it's ridiculous. I may still get one made, hmmm…

Thanks to everyone who came and thanks especially to the organizers and volunteers. This was my first PodCamp and I have to say — you rocked it, guys!