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InterActive Medias International: A blog where i share my experience on TECH, SOCIAL MEDIA through news, events, images and more. Me? I am a Bilingual (English/French) Social Media Consultant, Community Manager, Blogger...Entrepreneur. I work and collaborate with clients around the world (UK, France, Martinique, Finland, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, Africa...) And with them: - I advise and establish Online Marketing and Social Media Strategies for more visibility and good e-reputation - Build Online Communities - Create Buzz around Social Media - Create and manage fan pages, Twitter accounts, Youtube channels... - Communicate/Animate/Moderate/Interact with fans and followers To know more about my services, you can contact me: [email protected]. Clients: @JobyBernabe @Cricket_Maiden @afriBloggers @voxafrica @TemperoUK @Sony @London2012 @swingtowin @SomeTime2011 @Photocite @cilaospa

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COUP de ♥ net : @ctu Net by Voxafrica 

 Le magazine hebdomadaire des TIC en Afrique. Une émission à suivre !  

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African women in tech

In my experience, women tend to create a collective around them and then it is ‘lets go into battle together’. For me, it is this type of approach, collaboration, collective thinking that is useful in this industry, an industry full of innovation.” — Emma Kaye.

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It’s been a while since i’ve been blogging but it truly does not mean nothing has been happening. Actually i’ve been working a lot on the ground, trying to push some doors in my professional life as a social media Consultant, Trainer (adding that skill to my CV), Community Manager, and an Entre(mom)preneure. Nothing comes easily when you are not really in your comfort zone but it’s all about finding your balance, hard work and patience. And to be honest, it looks like it's paying off ;-)

On this blog, i will continue blogging about Tech, social media in English and French as much as i can but to the list, i will definitely be adding entrepreneurship. 

As for today, i will just be posting a video where you can see me promoting co-working in Martinique. I guess i should introduce it into French now …

Cela fait bien longtemps que je n’ai publié un post sur ce blog et ce n’est pas l’envie qui m'en manquait. Mais il a fallu que je me montre plus présente sur le terrain pour développer les différentes activités professionnelles que j'essaie tant bien que mal de mettre en place en tant que Consultante, Community Manager et Formatrice en médias sociaux. Cela prend du temps mais c'est bien connu : "Tout vient à point à qui sait attendre". Et on dirait que cela est tout doucement en train de porter ses fruits. 

Sur ce blog, je continuerai à parler des médias sociaux et de tout ce qui tourne autour des nouvelles technologies en français et en anglais mais j’y inclurai aussi des sujets sur l’entrepreneuriat car c’est véritablement la voie vers laquelle je tends petit à petit. 

Aujourd’hui, je me contenterai de poster une vidéo dans laquelle je fais la promotion du co-working en Martinique. Rien que ça !...

Enjoy ! ;-)

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PIX OF THE DAY : EntrepreneurE.

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U.S. Investments Surge For African Tech Entrepreneurs | TechCrunch

From the largest technology companies to early stage investors, American high tech companies and venture capitalists are increasingly supporting startups accross the African continent. Read more

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5 Pieces of Career Advice for Women Tech Entrepreneurs

The tech industry has a gender problem.

Let’s consider this: Women comprise only about a quarter of all employees at tech behemoths Apple, Google, Facebook, Oracle and Microsoft. When it comes to launching tech ventures, the situation only gets worse: Just 10% of high-growth tech company founders are women.

Women make up a significant portion of the tech-consumer market — so it makes little sense that there is such disconnect in the professional spectrum. The benefits of a diversified workforce are numerous, especially considering that many American women are highly active on the Internet and social networking sites...

My 2 favourite points of this article that i would like to highlight: 

1 - Trust your intuition and build something unique

2 - Embrace curiosity

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The Next 10 Years

Last December, Le Web'13 , an international conference for startups and web entrepreneurs, celebrated their 10th years Anniversary in Paris. Too far to attend to it but thanks to internet, i've never felt this close to be able to follow it online.

No highlights in my hands through SlideShare this time but i selected a few videos that might interest you. So let's start with Gary Vaynerchuck

Enjoy and be inspired!

En décembre dernier, Le Web'13 , une conférence internationale autour des startups et entrepreneurs web, célébrait leur 10 ans à Paris. J'étais trop loin pour pouvoir y assister mais grâce à internet, j'ai pu tout suivre en ligne. 

Cette fois-ci, pas de document récapitulatif à disposition sur SlideShare mais encore mieux, une playlist LeWeb sur Youtube; avec tous les intervenants et participants qui ont répondu présent durant les 3 jours. J'ai sélectionné pour vous, quelques vidéos qui, je l'espère, vous inspireront. Commençons par celle de Gary Vaynerchuck

Enjoy and be inspired!

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Can we take a moment of silence to remember the tech of the past?

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Hello 2014!

Happy New Year and best wishes to you all!!!!

My New Year's wish list: More posts. More inspirations. More ambitions. What about yours?

I'd like to start the year with Martinique Workatjelly. A concept allowing us (Entrepreneurs, Freelancers, students...) to work in a same environment once a month (for now) and exchange as network with one another. We call it co-working and although i was aware of this kind of working place back in London, i attended to my very first one, here in Martinique.

My feedback:

A great atmosphere, nice and friendly people. Delicious food. Oh sorry! I have not mentioned it yet but if you choose to stay the whole day, they serve you a "yummy" buffet for lunch for a small amount of money (cf all details on their website). In the middle of the afternoon, they also have a Jelly Connect session. A 45 min Google Hangout Conf with worldwide Entrepreneurs and which main goals are to find a never ended inspiration, stay as open-minded as motivated and also receive or exchange specific tips and advice related to Entrepreneurship.

I have to admit, this part is one of my favourite and the reason why i will come back next month ;-) By the way, a quick thank you to Magali Boisseau Becceril for sharing her experience of BedyCasa.com with us. 

So Martinique Workatjelly is, overall, a learning experience that i recommend to everybody living here in Martinique.

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"I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear"

"J'ai appris que le courage n'est pas l'absence de peur, mais la capacité de la vaincre"

May your soul rest in peace NELSON MANDELA

Photo taken from the website African Digital Art

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TEDx Euston 2013: Inspiring Ideas about Africa

What is TEDxEuston?

TEDxEuston is a TED-like event locally organised by a team of African professionals in the spirit of ideas worth spreading, devoted to leveraging the power of ideas to change the world. TEDxEuston focuses on issues important to Africa and their objectives are to:

- Inspire a new generation of people engaging responsibly with Africa - Bring together people that are seeking innovative approaches for the continents challenges - Foster an environment for embracing our passion and commitment for the continent.

Now that you know a little more about TEDxEuston...

Are you as excited as i am? :)

If you are somewhere around the UK/London. Somewhere around the Mermaid Conference and Events Centre...Well, you would not want to miss this...

TEDxEuston 2013 will be on Saturday December 7th.

http://tedxeuston2013-efbevent.eventbrite.co.uk/

It does look like the event is sold out though (i know right?! :) but you can always watch it through their livestream:

http://www.livestream.com/tedxeuston

I would also have loved to be there but sadly i won't. However, i'll definitely do my best to follow it online ;-)

For more news, you can also check out their blog http://tedxeuston.blogspot.com/ and/or Twitter @TEDxEuston (#TEDxEuston)

Tic Tac Tic Tac...Ready to BE INSPIRED? 

See you soon for a recap!

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PIX OF THE DAY: "Ecrire avec son iPhone est désormais possible grâce à Jackpen"

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Technology could empower Africans to hold their governments to account

As mobile phones become almost ubiquitous across Africa, Loren Treisman looks at how social media can help citizens engage better in democratic processes...Read on

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Why Social Media Is Not A Distraction For Entrepreneurs

While people debate whether or not social media is a distraction or causes depression, many top relationship builders are using it everyday in ways you haven't thought of. Jeff Slobotski of Silicon Prairie News When I started following Jeff Slobotski, founder of Silicon Prairie News, on Twitter, I saw something that didn't...Read on

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I stumbled upon Social Media Week event a few years ago and immediately loved the concept. To me, this event is really all about LEARNING, SHARING and NETWORKING. No wonder why i’m excited each year to follow it.

For now, i’m used to follow the ones happening in London and New York. Well physically i attended once to the Social Media Week in London but hopefully one day, i’ll have the opportunity to participate to it and (physically) be in New York :)

Last year in New York, i was pleasantly surprised to see they had on their list of conferences: "Meet the Afropolitans". l followed the event online and found it very inspiring. You can have a quick look at it here: http://iaminternational.tumblr.com/post/17881564727/social-media-week-empowering-change-through

This year in London, with the collaboration of Social Media Week Lagos, they talked about: "Africa Open and Connected" Very interesting as well. Interesting panelists and lots of good discussions and debates. Overall, a nice way to see how social media is making its way into Africa, among the diaspora and how it’s being used.  

I couldn't attend to it either so if like me you've missed the event, you can watch SMW London’s Africa: Open and Connected… A day of Conversation and Networking Curated by SMW Lagos on Livestream.com here: http://new.livestream.com/accounts/65381/events/2417810 and follow the conversations behind the hashtag #smwAfrica

The Power of The Digital Diaspora conference was also part of SMW London. I’m glad i got the chance to catch up the summary through Storify http://sfy.co/iSF7  as well as the hashtag #smwdigitaldiaspora

ENJOY, BE INSPIRED!

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EVERYDAY INSPIRATION: "The Startup Kids"

Such an inspiring documentary film about young web Entrepreneurs by Sesselja Vilhjalmsd and Vala Halldorsdottir. 

 To watch it fully: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIM7t1u-zC8

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Hello from Martinique!

Hey all. It feels good to be back. I am having a hard time to believe i’ve been gone for so long. Indeed for the last few months i have been traveling around the world. I also gave birth to a beautiful baby! But excited i am now to be back on track with a few new things that i will slightly change on this blog.

From now on, some of my posts will be in French and English, i will also focus a little more on Africa New Technology, mobile, apps as entrepreneurship news and social media events happening around the world. And of course i will be delighted to share with you some of my tech adventures i will be going through here in Martinique. Hope you will like it all ;-) 

Martinique stay tuned ! Social Media workshops hosted by me are coming soon ! 

Happy to share great news with you again!

Thanks for following me.

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