If you have been paying any attention to what is going on in the World you should know by now that it’s time for a change. A shift in our mindset and our behaviors to make positive changes in our world. I was lucky enough to experience a Conference that embodies this mission. This post will share about my ShiftCon experience and why I recommend this conference for bloggers and influencers who are serious about spreading awareness on health & wellness for people and the planet.
What is ShiftCon?
ShiftCon is the ultimate conference where companies and influencers get together for the common goal of shifting the narrative and common industry practices around food, wellness, health and sustainability. It is put on by author and advocate Leah Segedie of Mamavation, who is passionate about making the world a better place. ShiftCon is a 3 day Expo with brands and influencers that mirror the mission of transparency, health and eco-friendly values. It allows bloggers to network and get to know the companies better so that we can share with our readers and audience and let them know “this a company you can trust and you want to buy from!” This conference connects the top brands and companies with bloggers, authors and influencers all over, who are on a mission to educate and empower others to make better choices for their health and the health of the planet.
My First ShiftCon Experience
I have been wanting to attend ShiftCon for a few years now, but just wasn’t able to make it work with my mommy schedule. This year the conference was only a couple hours from my house, and I was lucky enough to be invited by my close friend and fellow influencer Ashlee at The Crunchy Moose who had an extra ticket. I was beyond excited to be able to finally experience ShiftCon for myself after a couple years of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), and I have to tell you, it completely exceeded my expectations! To say we were treated well is an understatement. We were completely spoiled rotten! I was able to connect with like-minded individuals, learn how to better spread my message and mission, and came back more inspired to live with purpose and passion! It was exactly what I needed to fill my cup!
The Brands
There were over 50 brands, now these aren’t just any brands. We are a picky industry so things like ingredients, sustainability, mission and ethics are VERY important to us. This expo was comprised of some of the top health and wellness minded companies out there. Some of the sponsors there to represent were: Stonyfield, Nutrigold, Organic Valley, BeautyCounter, Forager, Made in Nature, Applegate, Non-GMO Verified, and so much more. You can checkout the full list of companies that participated this year on this list here.
The Education
This conference was chock full of educational panels, workshops and keynotes. We learned about the problems that we are facing and what we can do to make a difference. During the day we had our choice of professional workshops on social media growth, wellness topics & ways to increase revenue without compromising values as well as keynote messages from professionals who are pioneers in their field. They even offered fitness and meditation classes in the morning to get some movement in and get grounded before breakfast. You can click here to see a list of the speakers from 2018.
The Food
I mentioned earlier that we are a picky bunch! We don’t eat just anything and are very particular when it comes to ingredients and sourcing. Leah and the ShiftCon team did such a fantastic job at feeding us the best, non GMO, organic and locally sourced food. It was delicious! I was so spoiled at the end of the 3 days I did not want to go home and cook. The meals were so yummy and best of all gluten free, organic, sourced from local farms – EXACTLY how food should be!
The Swag
Thank goodness I brought an extra suitcase. We were so pampered with swag from all the companies there to represent their amazing products. We received bags and bags of organic non-GMO snacks, supplements, personal and cleaning products. It was really amazing! I got to meet so many great brands and their representatives and then got lots of free goodies to try myself. I never promote a brand before I try it myself so I loved getting stuff to try out to see if it meets my quality standards and something I want to share with my audience.
My first ShiftCon experience was nothing short of AMAZING! If you are a health and wellness influencer, whether you are a seasoned or just starting out, this conference is for you! I highly recommend you attend a future event, I will never miss one again, it was so much fun, and I was with my tribe! This is such an important conference for any company or influencer wanting to learn more about spreading awareness. I love the explanation on their website which I have shared below:
Why Was ShiftCon Created?
ShiftCon was born out of the idea that together we can create a profound impact on the world around us. We can literally shift the way we eat, raise our families and our impact on the environment. That shift has begun, and now it’s time to come together and leverage our collective voice. ShiftCon was created to give wellness and eco-friendly influencers a place to network, share ideas, learn from experts, empower one another and organize their efforts into social change.
Our Ultimate Mission: The purpose of the ShiftCon community is ultimately to change the grocery store one brand at a time. As Shifters promote better products, people will purchase better products. And thus the ShiftCon community is the ultimate example of citizens voting with their dollar. And influencers voting with every share.
What If I’m Not Green?
ShiftCon Shifters welcome all shades of green. That means even if you don’t consider yourself green, we still want you as part of the community! Why? Well, we have a big job to do to fix our planet, community and food system. It’s all hands on deck and all influencers welcome! You will benefit from ShiftCon in the following ways:
- You will learn from scientists and experts about green/wellness topics
- You will meet brands that are safer for your family
- You will make a ton of new friends that can help you along the way
- And you’ll enjoy every minute
