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Two Googlers share what it’s like to organize Connect Live

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Caption: A photo of Connect Live 2018 event organizers Traci (left) holding a pinwheel and Brittany (right) holding a Local Guides Android figurine in front of a wall with multicolored stripes.Caption: A photo of Connect Live 2018 event organizers Traci (left) holding a pinwheel and Brittany (right) holding a Local Guides Android figurine in front of a wall with multicolored stripes.Today we're sharing an interview between two Googlers who are working to make this year’s global event, Connect Live, possible. Local Guides, meet program manager, Traci (@TraciC) and events manager, Brittany (@brittym).

 

Traci: If it wasn’t part of your job, would you still be a Local Guide?

Brittany: Yes! I was actually a Local Guide before I joined the team. Being a Local Guide helps me keep track of where I’ve been in New York City, and I’ve made great use out of the Save and Want to go features on Maps since I’m new here and I want to try everything.

 

What about you?

 

Traci: I was also a Local Guide before I joined the team and have been contributing on Google Maps since around 2011. I love organizing my adventures and helping others everywhere I go. It’s in my DNA!

 

What are you most excited about for Connect Live 2018?

 

Brittany: I’ve met some of the attendees during Google Hangouts for Connect Moderators and the Summer Book Club, but meeting everyone in person for the first time will be fantastic. I’m also looking forward to the food, the entertainment, and the Googleplex! I’ve never been to Google HQ in Mountain View before.

 

What are you most excited for?

 

Traci: I’m also excited about meeting so many Local Guides in person after feeling like I’ve known them for so long. I’m also really looking forward to reconnecting with folks I’ve met before, too. Hugs for everyone!

 

Brittany: What’s the toughest part about organizing an event like this?

 

Traci: It’s really hard to not reveal all the surprises we have planned for everyone attending or following online. It’s kind of like when you get a gift for a friend, and you’re so excited about it that you want to tell them what it is, but you restrain yourself because you know it’ll be better as a surprise.

 

Brittany: I know exactly what you mean. I can’t wait for everyone to finally see what we have planned!

Traci: Me either! Do you have one place you love to go when you’re in San Francisco?

Brittany: Without a doubt, my favorite San Francisco attraction is Muir Woods. It’s one of the places where my mind drifts when I think about just how remarkable the world is. It’s an absolute can’t-miss.

 

But you’ve been to SF quite a few times. Do you have any helpful tips for visitors?

 

Traci: I always encourage people to explore, explore, explore. Don’t be afraid to venture outside of San Francisco, but pick a few key places you’d like to see and leave enough time to enjoy whatever comes your way like murals, beautiful vistas, and delicious bites.

 

Brittany: This year will be my first time at Connect Live. Do you have any advice for getting the most out of the event?

 

Traci: I sure do! First, enjoy every single minute and live in the moment because it goes fast. You can sleep when you get home or on the plane! Make new friends. It’s easy to stick by the folks you know but there are so many new people to meet. Also, don’t be shy. There will be nearly 100 Googlers at Connect Live this year, so it’s a great opportunity to share your thoughts and ideas.

 

We hope you enjoyed getting to know Traci and Brittany better! Whether you’re a Connect Live 2018 attendee or following along at home, tell us in the comments below: what do you want Googlers to know?

105 Comments
Level 10

Nice! You really build excitement for the event. Look forward to it. 

Level 8

Wow! Wonderful conversation. Thanks for sharing this. See you all there soon.

Level 9

Happy to see that two Googlers in the one picture. Thanks @AriMar for sharing this update with us and @TraciC , @brittym wish you all the best 🙂 

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Level 10

Enjoyed @AriMar @TraciC @brittym your conversation and like it.

See you both and other Googlers & LG Friends

@AriMar @ShahMdSultan @KinWanGoGo @KimLong @DrShaunak @DrShaunak

Thanks

Level 10

@TraciC & @brittym it indeed takes a huge effort to organize an international event. 

Your team has been always avaialble to take last minute requests and changes. 

Congratulations to entire organizitng team of Connect Live 2018 !!!

Level 8

Hi, @AriMar Thanks for sharing, This is a great tip for all attendees. 

Have a look at this inspirable tip from Traci.😍😍

Enjoy every single minute and live in the moment because it goes fast. You can sleep when you get home or on the plane! 

Level 9

Hello @AriMar 

Thank you for sharing the post, Many thanks to @TraciC and @brittym for the nice interview.

I'm waiting to see the Connect Live, hope everyone will enjoy the event.

Level 9

Thanks for sharing @TraciC and @brittym

Level 1

Tks you so much bro
bro
i love U

Cheers to all the participants. Every moment is precious there, so enjoy each and every moment as you will found all informative lecture on Board Of Connect afterward and don't forgot to upload all clicks of GooglePlex if Possible.

Level 4

very nice...

You guys do an awesome job moderating and creating interesting content for us Local Guides! Thank you for putting so much energy into this event, and everything else, @TraciC @brittym.

Level 7

Thanks for sharing there views with us it will motivate us allot thank you again

Level 8

Very excited to see what you have in store for us and meet you all in person! Few days left!

Level 7

Wow @TraciC and @brittym. You both look beautiful. I am so excited to see you and everyone in person!

Lattoria, Local Guide Vlogger on Facebook & Youtube
Level 6

Thanksfor the piece. I have a lot to learn about Local Guides. Your enthusiasm comes through. Thanks again.

Level 10

@AriMar thanks for this post!!!! 

 @TraciC @brittym your work is wonderful! can't wait to see you!!!!! :-))))))))))))))))))))))))))

Congratulations

LEBENİYEOGLUĞ
Level 9

Love to see the passion from both of you. Keep it up
Thanks @AriMar for sharing this beautiful conversation 🙂

Level 8

It is heartwarming to see how Googlers are working day n night with so much love for all the selected local guides. It makes me so sad that I can't come and seeing all these posts makes me more sad but this is life 😄 

Hope to see you all in person one day. And I would be glad to see live photos from fellow googlers. 

Thanks for the information

Level 9

@AriMar thank for sharing the post & @TraciC@brittym also thank for your stories. Can't wait to meet you, your team (~ 100 Googlers) and other 150 top local guides around the world in person!

Wow!!  Amazing info and bio!

 

I hope I get to work with Google one day!  I've been using Google's Blogspot since 2006 when I first stated using the internet to write and take photographs!!

 

Yes thanks to @AriMar for sharing this interesting 'behind the scenes info about the organisers' post!

 

Kol

Former Google Contributor

Lookin sharp ladies! Super party planners!

 

@TraciC @brittym

I am not available to respond on the weekend

Quisiera ir y tener la oportunidad de conocer a tantas personas. Personas como ustedes!!

Espero poder asistir

Jacquilenes02
Level 9

Thank you @AriMar sharing two Googlers conversation nice to see..This year connect live may goes to new heights...

Level 8

thanks for sharing i really love to hear that

Level 9

Thanks for sharing your experience. It's nice to know how you feel. 

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Level 10

@TraciC @brittany can't wait to meet you and leader LGs around the world 

Level 8

Plans are very interesting. I wish all participants to have great impressions. I hope after this event will be a review with photos.

Level 10

Hello team! I am looking forward to meeting people active at the forefront of the world from the bottom of my heart!

 

I am the rare invitee who has the weakest English among the participants. I thought of what I could do.

 

First, I arrived in America earliestly. And I shared a lot of experiences so that other participants can relax. These are despite being unable to speak English!

I got help from a lot of local guides. 

 

I wrote one of the pre-reviews so please take a look!

#Let's introduce your Japan with #DeepJapan hashtag. You will discover Japanese background stories.
#Let's try your native language conversation with Google Translate #UseNativeLanguage
#Enrich Google Maps with Cycling information #Bike
#lit.link/yasumikikuchi #Guiding Star 2022 Inclusive Mapper

Kudos to the whole Team that has contributed in one way or another to ensure this event is a success. 

 

Is their any means of watching the program live on connect or Youtube ?

Emmanuel Makinde
Level 10

hope all the LG invited will have a nice party

Local Guides from Taiwan.

My LGs profile➤https://www.google.com.tw/maps/contrib/101643820823137654634/◀

Level 9

It is very appealing towards helping others ,it is source of inspiration for other guides and people using Google, thanks for giving new dimension 

Level 9

It is very appealing towards helping others ,it is source of inspiration for other guides and people using Google, thanks for giving new dimension.

Level 10

Awesome post @AriMar thanks for sharing wonderful interview and good to see @TraciC & @brittym.

Level 8

Well done @TraciC and @brittym !  Looking forward to all the neat things coming out of Connect Live 2018

Level 2

that's so pretty awesome post, i like you

Archiel Curzada
Level 9

The enthusiasm and care given to the upcoming Connect Live, is remarkable! Thanks for sharing!

Level 7

hola guapas 

Level 7

वा नागरिक 

Level 2

thanks for the report.

Thinking about expanding and wanting to include a correspondent in Brazil, talk to me !

Agent-Andy
Level 8

Thanks for sharing this @TraciC and @brittym...Although It is not part of my job I also love to contribute on google map and help people and I am glad to help people by google map.

Credits to the  program manager, Traci (@TraciC) and events manager, Brittany (@brittym).for working out hard to make the Connect program a grand success.

 

It will be needless to doubt if they slept at least 5 hours a day during the period of program / event preparation or managmeman..... attending to all mails as well as the Event Management. GREAT!

 

Dhanasekaran

@AriMar @TraciC @brittym

👌👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏.....👋👋👋-🙏

THANKS.

Dhanasekaran
Level 7

wonderful 🙂

Level 6

Bravo👌👍👏👏👏👏

Level 5

Super. Děkuji .

 

Level 7

Très belle photo