WCR National Conference 2018 > Women Speak Curating the Future of Food > April 21-23, 2018 Minneapolis Minnesota @wcrwomenchefs #WCR #womenchefs #WCRConference Panelists: Carrie Summer: Chef + Co-owner- Chef Shack Ranch Tara Redfield: Blogger- The Food Pervert + WCR Social Media specialist Kristen Hartke: Food writer, Food stylist, Photographer, Recipe developer + CarlaHall.com- this is pending approval at this point Wendy Meadley: MBA-credentialed Digital/Social strategist + Content producer for Food Pros Ariana Feygin: MasterChef Junior Contestant and Ariana’s Kitchen These leading industry experts will help you define you approach, resources, opportunities and next steps to near and long-term career promotion success. Are you trying to keep up with and understand how to package yourself and your business for success? Are you approached continually with tactical opportunities that you are not sure of their value to you or not sure if they are "worth the effort". Come to this session to learn about four key building block areas of branding and marketing that will help get you on your way to success. Personal Branding Panel Concept The panel includes a continuum of industry professionals that have successfully branded themselves and some that help others brand themselves across the food/culinary continuum. A Glance at the Continuum From Corporate to Organizations to Food and Beverage Brands to Chefs and Personalities to Venues including Restaurants, Cafes, Catering, Bars to Retail to Travel and Entertainment. Wendy Meadley (aka Social Wendy) established an award-winning boutique digital/social marketing and communications practice to global recognition. An Executive MBA credentialed strategist and practitioner, her integrated marketing models have delivered industry-innovating results across vertical markets on 5 continents for multinational corporations in technology and healthcare. Her published proprietary Social Frontier models have provided global thought leadership platforms for leading personalities in the sports and food and beverage industries. Meadley established the digital presence that supported the US Bid to host the World’s Fair in 2023. And, most recently she served as the Co-chair of the Cuisine Committee for Super Bowl LII with Andrew Zimmern convening the Minnesota Food Community that authored the Minnesota Food Guide. Connect with her at wendymeadley.com and LinkedIn and socially on Instagram and Facebook.