Obviously it’s something that has to do with thin air, but what?

Take your best shot with this multiple choice quiz:

A. Spiritual gurus on a mountain summit manifesting cool things out of thin air?

B. Altitude sickness sufferers collectively test a new inhaler that works in the thin air of the mountains?

C. Experienced climbers gather to brainstorm ways to lessen the affects of thin air in order to reach the summit?

D. None of the above.

Trick question, actually, because it’s a bit of all three …

But before you continue reading the article, I would LOVE to hear YOUR first guess as to what is a Thin Air Summit? Come on, be creative! Could be fun.

In truth, The Thin Air Summit is the evolutionary outcome of an eclectic group of new media enthusiasts originally coming together to plan a “Podcamp.” But just as new technology and media morphs at the speed of light, so has the nature of this event , scheduled to happen in November 2008 in (drum roll please…) DENVER, COLORADO (Thin Air…get it?)

So what is a Podcamp? How is it different than a “New Media Conference”?A PodCamp is a usually a free “BarCamp-style” community UnConference (which just means an “unorganized conference,” shortened to the word UnConference.) for new media enthusiasts and professionals including bloggers, podcasters, YouTubers, social networkers, and ANYONE curious about new media.

A BarCamp is an ad-hoc gathering of people born from the desire of each to share and learn in an open environment. It is an intense event with discussions, demos and interaction from participants.

The first PodCamp was held September 8-10, 2006 in Boston, Massachusetts. They’re now being held regularly all over the world, so they’ve proven to be quite popular events.

PodCamps aren’t just about podcasting.(I know…this gets confusing, with alll these new terms, so bare with me).If you’re interested in blogging, social media, social networking, podcasting, video on the net, audio, or you’re just curious about new media and how you can use it in YOUR endeavors, you definately want get involved.

If you’re eyes glazed over when you read those terms, it’s OK, you aren’t alone. 

You just haven’t read up on some of my other articles or watched my videos yet. It’s all there in short and simple, easy to understand articles. Hey, It’s important to your future success, especially if you run a  business or compete for donation dollars.

Then when you feel a bit more confident and don’t want to sit on the sidelines any more, please join in.

When Patti Serrano invited me to join her in crashing the Denver party and after a couple of “meetups” I’ve met some very “media savvy” men and women who will become incredible resources for me, as well as those I serve.

OK, so what makes the Thin Air Summit different than a Podcamp is that it has morphed into a “real conference” as opposed to an “Unconference” (an “unplanned” conference is now been shortened to the word: Unconference).

In other words , it IS an organized event  which will include experts in their fields to give primarily EDUCATIONAL presentations divided up into 3 different tracks: text, audio and video . The individual sessions will provide practical information relevant to creating better content in that particular medium.

They’re also planning some panel discussions. The panels will bring all three tracks together and be focused on new media topics that are relevant to all - both the practical, such as monetization, and the philosophical, such as “What is New Media and Why is it Important”.

So what’s in it for GutZy Women (or Brave Men ) like you?

Many of you might experience a fear or frustration when it comes to technology and multimedia marketing. The first step to getting over it is education. The next step is taking what you have learned and implementing it.

Sometimes, we need a little handholding, mentoring, inspiration and support in actually taking the action necessary to move forward.

The Thin Air Summit will be an UNBELIEVABLY VALUABLE place to be to learn, be inspired, connect, ask for help and the price is definitely right…LIKE FREE?

If the organizers hear from you powerful women and Enlightened Men out there who believe it’s important to include a greatly diverse bunch of qualified presenters, If you DO feel that way, there just might be a good showing of well qualified women speakers on stage at the event.

So forget all those expensive, overdone conferences that make your cash vanish into Thin Air! Rise to the Summit challenge. Don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone even if you feel it’s going to be too “techie” for you.

Events like this are a great opportunity to network with people who can teach you, mentor you and learn from you as well. As a matter of fact, the organizers are now in the process of looking for great presenters. Maybe you’re one?

^{In the mean time, what’s  your version of what the Thin Air Summit could be? Let’s hear your ideas in the comments down below… (Let’s keep it clean, OK?)}

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This syndication program so fits with GutZy Women’s mission to educate and support women (and Enlightened Men) in getting their messages out into the world and increasing their presence online! But I’m afraid the spots will fill up quicklybecause the money barrier has been removed for a short time.

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Debbie continues in this 3 part video series to ask Sandra Yancey about her views on the business climate, how women can continue to grow their business, and what strategies she is using to be more successful at eWomen Network.

Mary Pearsall, Executive Managing Director of the Colorado Springs, Colorado Chapter and Alecia Huck, founder of Maverick And Company, a business growth and development firm, round out the conversation, which turns to the 8th Annual International Conference and Business Expo that fills the huge Dallas Hotel every summer with thousands of business women, all looking to connect, learn, shop and celebrate!

Listen and watch this interesting and motivational gathering of women who love NETWORKING with other women to help each other become more successful in their businesses

If you are a woman who is serious about growing YOUR business, then seriously consider attending this conference in Dallas, Texas, July 10 - 13th. Let me know if you’re going. I would LOVE to meet up with you in Dallas!

For more information go to my GutZy Woman Website:

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Debbie Ducic of www.GutZyWomen.com interviews Sandra Yancey, founder & CEO of eWomenNetwork along with special guests, Mary Pearsall, Executive Managing Director of the Colorado Springs Branch and Alecia Huck of Maverick And Company.

In part one of this video series, Sandra talks about what eWomenNetwork does to help business women think BIG as they build their businesses by networking with successful women who are willing to share their knowledge and connections.

Gutzy Woman’s purpose for this video series is to get the word out about the eWomenNetwork’s Annual Conference and Business Expo that fills the Hyatt in downtown Dallas with close to three thousand business women every summer.

If you are a woman and own your own business, this conference is the ultimate networking event!

The interview has been broken up into shorter segments for your convenience, since time is what we women have the least of. However, we suggest that you watch and listen to the whole series at www.gutzywoman.com

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Debbie Ducic, of GutZy Women and David Skul of Relativity finally get it right. The right way to build solid business building relationships, that is.

After a series of videos where they roll play the right and wrong ways of social interaction, comparing it to the kind of relationship building that happens on “social networking” sites, this video shows what the most beneficial interaction looks like.

Take a look and then let other GutZy Women know what YOU think works best for social networking by commenting below:

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