First, I guess I should answer those questions by openly admitting that no, I am not a "Social Media Diva", but I am convinced of the usefulness social media, especially Twitter, can have in both your business and personal relationships.
My name is Sharon Bray-McPherson, but oddly enough, since becoming a Twitaholic I find myself only answering to @SharonMcP.
I'm a 9 year charter member of the International Council of Online Professionals (iCop), and while I in no way consider myself a "guru", during the course of my 10 years as an online entrepreneur I have acquired experience in various aspects of internet marketing, network marketing and resale rights marketing.
But by now I'm guessing that the only question you want an answer to is, "why should I follow you on Twitter?"
I hope the answer to that question can be summed up in this quote written by one of my favorite authors, Og Mandino.
Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward.
That my friend is the philosophy that I strive to live by everyday, and the rewards that I receive from doing so are without measure.
Humbled and honored to have been named one of the "50 Most Powerful and Influential Women in Social Media", I was also a contributing editor of the Twitter Apps chapter in "Twitter Revolution", the first softcover book about Twitter that was sold on Amazon.
But as the bio on my Twitter profile says, I know just enough about Twitter to be helpful, but not nearly enough to call myself an "expert". My Twitter followers have described me as inspiring, helpful, smart, funny, sweet, loyal and transparent, which in social networking, is a plus.
The words they haven't used to describe me are gorgeous, sexy or ooh, she's so thin - so you know they can be believed.
Short Background: My birthplace was Cincinnati, Ohio on June 01, 1956, which made me number 12 in the food chain of 13 kids born to my parents. I've been married to Mr. McP for 31 years and have 6 children who have blessed us with 16 beautiful grandchildren.
Schools I've attended: Amelia Elementary '61 thru '67 - Schwab Jr. High '68 & '69 - Deerfield Beach High '70 thru '74.
Places I've Lived: Amelia, Ohio - Cincinnati, Ohio - Pompano Bch, FL - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Altha, FL - Homosassa, FL - Beverly Hills, FL.
Hobbies: Fishing and attending Nascar races at Daytona Speedway whenever possible.
Favorite Sports Teams: Of course being from Cincinnati it would be sacrilegious for me not to be a baseball fan, although my loyalty has shifted from the Reds to the Marlins. HUGE fan of the Miami Dolphins and Hurricanes!
Music Interests: Country music, oldies from the '50s and '60s and recordings from the "Big Band" era.
I Read: Anything written by Og Mandino and C.S. Lewis. I also enjoy autobiographies and non-fictional books about the civil war. Otherwise most of the reading I do is related to personal growth, business and marketing.
Movies: I'm not a movie buff, but my two favorites are Gone With The Wind and North & South. I also like the old comedy classics with Carole Lombard, Irene Dunn, Cary Grant, etc.
TV: I don't watch much television other than CNN, Fox News and The Golf Channel (it works wonders as a sleep aid). I will occasionally watch an episode of Law & Order and I must admit that I can't miss an episode of Hell's Kitchen.
Politics & Religion: I don't usually discuss politics or religion on Twitter, but I'm not ashamed to admit that I'm a Christian and a registered republican. And though there may be times when I don't always see eye-to-eye with my Twitter friends on certain issues, I will defend with my life their right to tweet about it.
What I Do: Because I so rarely promote my business on Twitter (hint hint), people often ask me "what I do". One of the first business lessons I learned, was not to put all my eggs into one basket, so I am diversified into 5 different business models. But rather than list them here, if interested you can see them for yourself at SBM Distributors (link opens in new window).
Respectfully,
P.S. Since starting my online business I've made many friends who have enriched my life in many ways, and I've built relationships that will last a lifetime. I'd very much like to include you, and would be honored if you'd click here to follow me on Twitter.
