@JoelECarlson – Hello everyone and welcome to today’s Twitterview of @erinklegstad. Lets get things started!
@erinklegstad – hi, Joel! Thanks for having me!
Q – #1 So @erinklegstad, where did you grow up and what were some things you’ve done in your life to get you where you are today?
A: home = Hallock, MN. College = UofM, Morris // BA in English.Post-college = newspaper reporter in Spicer & @echopress.
: always enjoyed writing and had amazing high school English teachers and an awesome English advisor at UMM!
Q – #2 What kind of work and locations have you had since college?
A: news editor at the Kandiyohi Co Times in Spicer (now Lakes Area Review) & a county beat reporter @echopress in Alex.
since June 2008, I’ve been a communications rep for @capxprojects (part of @XcelEnergyMN). Love my job!
Q – #3 Cool! So how long have you been using Social Media tools, and which ones do you use?
A: thanks! I use @facebook to keep in touch with friends, but twitter is my social media tool of choice!
I’ve also been toying with the idea of starting a healthy living/fitness blog. Just haven’t found the time!
Q – #4 Have you started any friendships based on a friend/follow? Who are some you’ve benefited from following?
A: so many fantastic tweeters! @hyedi is a close friend of mine; we met via twitter & mutual friend @JennaBennett01.
other faves include @nutritionisteat, @LivBtrNutrition, @bert22, my sis @amiklegstad. Too many to list!
I follow many food/health/wellness tweeters, as health/wellness/fitness R my passions! Love their tips & recipes! :)
Q – #5 Do you use any Social Media tools in the work that you do?
A: we just implemented a twitter account this year (@capxprojects), but that’s it….
our public outreach = open houses, direct mail, website, as our stakeholders aren’t that twitter-savvy. :) #
ooo, I forgot! I also use @foursquare (personally, not for work).
Q – #6 I see. Well lets go to the FAVS: Favorite – restaurant, store, summer activity and color.
A: fave restaurant(s) = @BirchwoodCafe and @FrenchMeadow! Both have great patios and amazing organic local food.
fave store = hands-down @lululemon and @lululemonSWE! @Nordstrom and J. Crew are also up there. :)
fave summer activity is road biking! I ride with @Birchwood_Bikes & am competing in the state road race on Saturday.
: other fave activities include @corepoweryoga and running. Time with friends rocks, too, as does being outside.
fave color… can’t choose just one! Black, of course, chocolate brown, turquoise. Depends on my mood :)
Q – #7 Wow, you are an active person! How have you found the Twin Cities biking community to be like?
A: I rarely sit down! :) TC bike community is incredible! We’re fortunate to live in such a supportive community…
great trails, many dedicated bike lanes, @niceridemn! And most importantly, there are awesome cyclists here!
Q – #8 Awesome! Our time is almost up. To end, what advice or mantra would you like to share today?
A: my advice… sweat once a day (courtesy of @lululemon), live life to the fullest, love what you do & embrace change!
@JoelECarlson – Thank you for participating and sharing some of your thoughts and life today. Have a great afternoon!
@erinklegstad – it was my pleasure! Thank you for having me on twitteriew! Enjoy your afternoon as well :)