Motivated in Vegas - Women in Tech

This past week, I had the GREAT opportunity to attend the SHE Speaks CES 2025 - Women in Tech panel/mixer in Las Vegas. The panel discussion was a BIG motivational event to inspire women in this field to strive harder in creative works and entrepreneurship. Hearing from those who have "been there/done" while giving the REAL in their journeys was so inspiring and gave me the boost needed to move forward in the next chapter in my own business and creative endeavors. ​

A few key takeaways:

• Don't allow social media "success" to discourage you. We all have our own journeys.
• Pitch yourself. Even if you think you won't get it, submit it anyway
• Ask for feedback. Get the tools you need to improve/rework your pitch for the next one.
• Self-care isn't all about pampering. It also entails, advocating for yourself and being comfortable saying "No".

We all need those moments where we are reminded and/or motivated by individuals in the same boat as you who have overcome obstacles as well as currently driving through!

The Blakk Dahlia (E. Alexcina Brown) is a New York City author/blogger from Macon, GA. Recently, she released the book series, the Heartbreak Diaries outlining different perspectives of heartbreak. The Dahlia Diaries is a lifestyle blog penned by The Blakk Dahlia, sharing her story in NYC along with life lessons and tips she's learned in her journey.