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Momaraderie is Erica Allison, North Carolina PR Pixie Peep

Posted on: 07-10-2011 With: 15 Comments Posted by: Jayme Soulati

I had the pleasure of meeting Erica Allison at Social Slam in Knoxville in April. What a big-hearted woman and someone you should know. As a PR colleague, she’s tops; she has a successful blog, called Spot On, (which I successfully blogjacked last week whilst she was away); she runs Allison Development Group, her PR and social media outfit; she is a fab writer (I know this first hand); and, she’s a mompreneur with two little ones trying to make a go of it in summer with the regular issues with sitters, holidays, etc.

You can follow her everywhere – via Skpe (funny, she just popped up on my screen that she’s online…or maybe it’s the kids); via Google+, via LinkedIn, via Twitter, Facebook, her blog, and my goodness, she also has a mobile phone number.

Twitter has changed my life; period. I have developed some of the most incredible friendships and business relationships evah. There’s no way anyone can expand their horizons without the marvels of social media, and meeting Erica Allison has been a highlight of mine.

So, if you take nothing away from today’s Momaraderie, I encourage you to take this…Erica is absolutely a must-follow, must-engage because:

*She’s continually supportive and offers sage counsel to anyone she meets.

*She’s not one to let her hair down all the way (cough, ahem, unlike some writers you may know), and that’s a good thing.

*She’s got a buoyant personality with a kick-ass charm and professionalism to boot.

*She’ll nurture you on the social media pathway, so tag along.

*She’s a hot-rod public relations practitioner, and is ready for hire.

*And, she’s simply a fab friend.

Erica Allison…I’d be surprised if you don’t already know her.

Jayme Soulati

Jayme Soulati

Business-to-business social media marketing with core PR for clients mid-sized to corporations regionally, nationally or globally. Blogger and on the Interwebz in all the social media channels delivering content marketing and message mapping. Strategic, seasoned and passionate about all thing social marketing.

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davinabrewer
davinabrewer

Nice one Jayme. Still bummed I couldn't make it to Knoxville for the Slam, would have loved to mix it up with all of you in person. Erica is a smart lady, always a pleasure seeing her around the blogs and Twitter... and even having a little fun blogjacking her site once in a while. ;-)

Erica Allison
Erica Allison

Davina, you would have had a blast in Knoxville.  You better show up next year!  Thanks also for your comment...I appreciate that.

T. Shakirah Dawud
T. Shakirah Dawud

Every word of this description is Spot On (I know, go ahead and groan!). Erica's got that supermom vibe for sure, but she always stays so real about her challenges. So glad to see her in the spotlight here!

Erica Allison
Erica Allison

I can't help but share my challenges! It's my way of sending out an SOS to the other mom's out there.  Thanks for your kind words, Shakirah!

The JackB
The JackB

I like the mamaraderie better than the momfia- you ladies can be dangerous. Very nice pick, Erica was one of my original tribemates on Triberr. Is it just me or is she everywhere now.

Erica Allison
Erica Allison

Watch it Jack, don't make me call the mommy mafia on you...

Erica Allison
Erica Allison

Bill, you can call me anytime! I won't even screen the call. 

It might be our Southern connection, but I think I get where you're coming from (most of the time! :)

Jenn Whinnem
Jenn Whinnem

A fan of Erica's since April when I met her at #soslam. So friendly and inclusive. Anyone who comes up with a blog post like this is my buddy: http://www.allisondevelopmentgroup.com/blog/2011/06/if-youre-going-to-be-a-syrian-lesbian-blogger-please-dont-be-a-weiner/

Erica Allison
Erica Allison

Ha! Love that link love, Jenn! You are definitely my buddy and I'm so happy that I got to meet you and our esteemed host in Knoxville! What are the odds? Who says Social Media isn't awesome? Not. Me.
Thanks, Jenn! xoxo

Adam Toporek
Adam Toporek

Jayme, an excellent choice of course! Erica truly is one of the most gracious bloggers out there. She has a great community, and it's due not only to her quality content but also to her support of her community members. She knows PR and social media and shares that knowledge on a regular basis.

Erica is actually the first social media friend, I met in person, and I will say all of the qualities you mention above shine through even stronger face to face.

A most deserved profile Jayme!

Erica Allison
Erica Allison

Adam, thank you! It's great to meet our "social" friends, isn't it?  It validates that we did in fact make the right choice when we started chatting it up on the interwebs! :) 

Erica Allison
Erica Allison

Oh my goodness! I had no idea and am just blown away! You are too kind and you've made my day! I already told you I made the hubs read it...:))
I love you to pieces too, girlie and look forward to what we've got cooking up! Thank you again!

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