The Social Chicks have a passion for strategic marketing, communications and PR with panache. Plus, we just LOVE social (as long as its consciously done!) so we’re advocates for all things social and engaging – in business and in life!
The Social Chicks are all about social media education, mentorship and training. We partner up and collaborate to keep our clients and communities connected. We know there is an overwhelming amount of information out there about the ever-changing world of social media. We help each other stay up-to-date, and we help you stay up-to-date, too.
Our coop is housed at Main Street Communications Ltd., run by Vicki McLeod of vickimcleod.com, and her hubby Ian, and where we get tons of loving support from Kimmy Dean, AdminChick, and co-coach and workshop support Kathy Irwin, and Kitchenette Lorene Stuart who keeps the home fires burning on the blog at Dishing in the Kitchen.
Follow us on Twitter: @thesocialchicks
Find us on Facebook: facebook.com/thesocialchicks
Who’s in the Coop:
WiseChick, aka Vicki McLeod: Owner and principal of Main Street Communications Ltd. and recent recipient of the Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year Award, Vicki is no spring chicken when it comes to strategic communications, public engagement and marketing. For more than 20 years she’s worked as a strategist with clients in civic government, business, health care, education, the environment and the arts. She is a seasoned writer, facilitator, mentor, and one of only 120 certified systems coaches worldwide. Vicki hosts Everyday Happiness:The Pajama Podcasts sharing practical wisdom for business and life.
She is the author of #UNTRENDING: A Field Guide to Social Media That Matters. How to Post, Tweet and Like Your Way to a More Meaningful Life. A WiseChick with a passion for authentic relationship and a penchant for playing near the edge vickimcleod.com @vicki_mcleod
SavvyChick aka Lori Graham: Lori is a founding Social Chick and a marketing and branding specialist who has worked with Main Street for more than a decade. She has worked with numerous clients in the not-for-profit, and municipal government sectors, and the real estate and development industry. She as held portfolios in tourism, health care, and regional economic development.
Lori was the principal in Six Degrees Marketing, helping businesses and organizations build relationships online and off. At Main Street she offers expertise in digital and social strategies, strategic marketing plans and implementation, facilitation, and business training. mainstreetcommunications.ca @lori_graham
TechChick aka Karina Cebuliak. Karina has had a passion for all things design and digital since 1995 when she started in a small print shop in White Rock, B.C. Her first successful website was built in 2000 and was used to sell retro baby clothes online. That adventure has blossomed into a career of social media management, print and web design with a focus on corporate branding, website analysis, and market comparison.
Over the past 17 years, Karina worked in the graphic arts industry supporting creative, technical and sales channels for a Fortune 500 company. Today, she leads businesses to create unique business brands in design and social marketing. Karina contracts with Vicki McLeod and the team at Main Street Communications Ltd., teaching Social Media and WordPress Basics training courses. mainstreetcommunications.ca @thekarinalauren
WellnessChick aka Stacey Gloude. Stacey is a coach and counsellor on a mission to bring wellness to the world. She joined Main Street as a social media intern and is also growing a complete wellness program.
She is an uber-organizer and an idea generation machine. But one with a great, big heart 🙂 @staceyleegloude
SmartChick aka Carlee Wilson. Carlee is a communications consultant with Western Washington University and founder of The Write Carlee where she offers kick-a** content and copy writing services. Cooler than cool, she’s the zombie-loving driving force behind Thrillingham, a charity fund-raising event held in Bellingham Wash., each October. @thewritecarlee
Founding Chicks:
Rebecca Vaughn, Vicki McLeod, Lori Graham
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