Episode 60: SOCIAL

Social media. Do you need it to be successful in the modern world? Is Twitter like a bar or a billboard? Guests Jessica Spiegel of Italy Explained and Pam Mandel of Nerd’s Eye View join us. Never heard the show before? Start with Episode 1: OUTSET. Once you’re addicted: Call your loved ones and tell them about it.  Italy Explained: http://italyexplained.com/ Nerd’s Eye View: http://www.nerdseyeview.com/blog/about-nerds-eye-view/ Article: “In Defense of Self Promotion” written in response to this episode by GAGeTeCHNICA  https://gadgetechnica.hsl.virginia.edu/2015/05/01/in-defense-of-self-promotion/ CONNECT WITH US: Host Katy Sewall interviews Jessica Spiegel (Italy Explained) DONATE:  We literally can’t keep the show doing without financial support. (I’m not kidding) If you love the show, please consider a gift. Personal thank you note guaranteed. http://www.thebittersweetlife.net/donate/ SPONSOR: Reach travelers and expats all over the world by sponsoring The BitterSweet Life. Write Katy at bittersweetlife@mail.com to get the conversation going. SUBSCRIBE on iTunes or Sticher. Find an RSS in the lower right of this page. Here’s a link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bittersweet-life/id843351111?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 WRITE US: If you write with topic ideas, suggestions, feedback, or guest nominations, we will write you back: bittersweetlife@mail.com. Our Twitter picture @BitterSweetPod FOLLOW US: We’re on Twitter together @BitterSweetPod. Host Katy Sewall is @KatySewall. Host Tiffany Parks is @ThePineOfRome TOUR: Walk the streets of Rome for yourself with Tiffany Parks as your guide.  http://thepinesofrome.blogspot.com/p/tours.html REVIEW: Let’s admit it – you’re a great writer. Use those talents to review us on iTunes. Try not to think of it as us soliciting praise. https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bittersweet-life/id843351111?mt=2 SHARE: Please help others find the show. Write a post to your social network or on your blog. Send your friends an email. Talk the show up over drinks. Whatever you wish! Don’t be shy. © Web and show content can only be used with written permission.