Wednesday 18 June 2014

voices of 2014 // online masterclass




So a while ago, I received a rather surprising email from the lovely team at Kidspot, telling me I was to be inducted into the Voices of 2014 Hall of Fame. Yes, I read the email twice to make sure I understood it correctly. Ridiculous and wonderful at the same time!

This online community we are a part of, really is something else. It gives us so much, in so many ways. A sounding board, a voice, a strangely inviting big black hole to empty all our overflowing thoughts into, simply lightening the load - whether anyone reads it or not.

Above any awards or praise littered along my short journey, I take away the many wonderful people who have been brought into my life because of that one day I decided to write my first post. Connections, links, relationships and opportunities have come my way - yes, because I was open and brave enough to spread my arms wide and invite them in - and sometimes, simply because I was in the right place at the right time.

The girls at Kidspot recently asked me to contribute to this year's online masterclass. Umm.. I'm sorry, whaaattt?

Since beginning this little blog, opportunities have presented themselves and I have said yes. Even when I didn't want to; when my initial reaction was instant fear or a desire to run in the opposite direction. But for the last few years, I remember this quote I once read by Richard Branson..
If someone offers you an amazing opportunity and you're not sure you can do it, say yes - then learn how to do it later.
So that's what I do. I allow myself those few minutes of freak out and then my brain goes back to normal and I say yeah, of course!

I've never done anything like this before.. so of course I hope it all goes well and that those joining the masterclass this afternoon will take something from it. Chatting with Kidspot's tech man, he has said the video file has lost quality when being compiled with the rest of the masterclass.. which makes me really nervous that what I submitted may not be what people will see.. but it is out of my control and I can only hope for the best. Should the quality be less than satisfactory (for my Virgo driven high expectations), I will post the class here later tonight.

So if you haven't heard about it..

Voices of 2014 Online Masterclass
Today - Wednesday 18 June at 12 noon

There will be a live Twitter chat going on at 8pm this evening under #Voicesof2014, which I won't be a part of. Because I'm not on Twitter.. so lame, but really, I struggle enough with the few social media platforms I use already! But I think there will be a Facebook question time set up for next week if there is anything you would like to ask following the masterclass. I'll keep you posted.

I hope you can make it - I know the Kidspot team have worked really hard to make it the best it can be. I'll be sandwiched between two blogging greats, in the fabulous Katrina Chambers and one of my absolute favourites, Lexi Kentmann of Pottymouthmama. Pinch me.

19 comments:

  1. So exciting! I'm all signed up ready for midday, it can't come soon enough :) Very much looking forward to your contribution! x

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  2. Good for you, congratulations! I bet you'll be great! This is exactly how I felt about being asked to take part in the craft sessions, a freakout and disbelief and now I'm lesson planning. Crazy. I need to remember this quote always.

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  3. Congratulations. Your information for the webinar helped me a great deal. The video at the end was so moving, I was in tears. V x

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  4. I think I have said it before but you are truly inspiring Tahnee:) Congratulations I really enjoyed watching your video not only for the little tips also for your wonderful inspiration. Fantastic job my friend. xx

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  5. I thought you were terrific, Tahnee. x

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  6. Hi Tahnee, just jumped on to say a huge THANK YOU for your webinar segment for Kidspot today! The thing that touched me the most is to NOT BE AFRAID of the video - so I am going to attempt my first video full of inspiration after today.

    To anyone reading this who has not yet seen the webinar, be warned - have a box of Kleenex ready, it's a tear jerker!

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  7. Oh I could listen to you all day Tahnee! This was great...I've been 'collecting' videos for a while, now I'm really excited to find the time to put them together x
    ps. I so would have been the one to drop the wet paintbrush too ;)

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  8. It was great Tahnee! I've bookmarked it so I can hopefully come back to it again!

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  9. You were so fab! Congratulations.

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  10. Oh wow!! Wish I could have been there!

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  11. It was just THE BEST! We are so lucky to have you!!! Thank you!!! (Hope you were happy with the quality. I think it looked GREAT!) xx

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  12. Hi - Just wanted to say that your section in the Voices of 2014 Masterclass was THE BEST bit! You have totally inspired me to stretch beyond my self-imposed limitations and start doing! So thanks for sharing. Also, I had a small questions about music licensing - can you point me in the right direction so I can ensure that any music I use is licensed? Do I do this through APRA or some other organisation? Thanks in advance

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    1. Thanks so much Lisa! I'm so glad you feel inspired to forget about self-imposed limitations and push yourself! Here is a list of sites you can use for licensed music. I was introduced to all these channels by my friend Xanthe Berkeley when I took part in her e-course Creating Time Capsules.

      http://vimeo.com/musicstore
      https://www.withetiquette.com/
      http://triplescoopmusic.com/
      https://www.songfreedom.com/TheMusic.aspx
      http://www.youlicense.com/
      http://www.themusicbed.com/
      http://earcandyclub.com
      http://audiojungle.net
      https://www.marmosetmusic.com

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    2. Thank you so much Tahnee! I can see I have some late nights surfing all those resources - thank you! :D

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  13. I watched your section (the only part I was interested in) of the masterclass and loved it! I'd recently stumbled across your blog and saw one of your videos, which inspired me to start thinking about making videos for my blog. So when I received the email into my inbox saying that you were doing a video on videos I was so excited! I've just finished recording little videos and am going to have a play around with making my first :-)

    Thank-you for you help!

    Sarah xx

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  14. Oh no, I'm only reading this after the fact. such a shame I would have so been there.

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  15. Look at you Tahnee!! Masterclass extraordinaire! x

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  16. Brilliant video! I would love to know what video settings you use. Frames per second and the like?

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