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What's your best tweet?
My tweet that started the Bloggers Day of Action for Haiti. In under 140 characters, a movement was started.
Share on TwitterWhat are six things you could never do without?
My blackberry (although I wish it was an Iphone), my blog, my business, tall soy chai lattes, my man, and twitter!
How do you use Twitter in your professional life?
I use twitter to share news and updates about my company, AphroChic. And to talk about good design.
What's your favorite Twitter app?
Hootsuite
Twitter or Facebook?
Twitter!
What was the funniest trend you've seen?
People tweeting about UFC. From designers to fashionistas to sports fans, it seems to be everywhere.
What feature should Twitter add?
Maybe a like button, to support certain tweets.
Who do you wish had a Twitter feed but doesn't?
My hubs. He has amazing thoughts, but hates talking to people, so I don't think he'll be starting a twitter account anytime soon.
What are some words or phrases you refuse to shorten for brevity?
I will never shorten a name or proper noun. I hate that.
Is there someone you want to follow you who doesn't already? If so, who?
Have you ever unfollowed someone? Who and why?
I've unfollowed folks who get too negative, too personal, and who only tweet about themselves.
Why should we vote for you?
Because I'm so darn cute! No, because I care, because I want to use twitter to inspire and create change.
Terms you wish would start trending on Twitter right now?
Love, hope, and peace.
What's the most interesting connection you've made through Twitter?
A connection to The Huffington Post.
Hashtag you created that you wish everyone used?
#aphrochic
How do you make your tweets unique?
They are uniquely me because they're in my voice. I don't try, it's just me.
What inspires you to tweet?
I love connecting with people who share my passion. It's the people on twitter who inspire me to keep tweeting.
Ever get called out for tweeting too much?
Nah. Not yet.
140 characters of advice for a new user?
Be authentic.
How long can you go without a tweet?
An hour?
What question are we not asking here that we should?
How long have you been tweeting?
Who do you admire most for his or her use of Twitter?
Arianna Huffington. She keeps me in the know.
Why'd you start tweeting?
I started tweeting for business. I keep tweeting because I love it!
Has Twitter changed your life? If yes, how?
Most definitely. It has brought me a new community to belong to, share ideas with, and grow with.
What do you wish people would do more of on Twitter?
Tweet more often!
How will the world change in the next year?
Social media will change the world in the next year and next decade. You can start a social movement with a simple tweet.
What are some big Twitter faux pas?
Only talking about yourself. It gets old real fast. And serial RTs. Come up with your own content.
What will the world be like 10 years from now?
I can only hope that it will be completely changed. That we will be more responsible in how we treat one another and the environment.
