Whistle Stops are conversations, eye-openers, or tools representing the
brain train discovered while traveling along the Conversphere.  From
business to education, life hacks to giving back, these are the posts and
links that have in some way grabbed my attention!

Last week, we looked at some of the guys bringing Content Oomph into their social media production. This week, let's look at some of the gals who take their own stand and share without reservations so we might glean from them:

• Valeria Maltoni – I would follow her work everywhere — and on the web, I do. Unafraid, unabashed, conversation igniter on her site; Unselfish in her Twitterings
• Rosa Say: A community cultivator and spreader of joyful love for learning and people. She doesn't simply Manage With Aloha – she lives Aloha
• Becky McCray: She didn't just grab a niche and grow, she grabbed friends and others who shared her passion and created communities that collaborate contagiously – and she's just getting started on this tour, I'm sure. From a social media perspective, the small biz marketplace is just now getting in — and Becky is a big reason why
• Liz Strauss: Where does one start?  Still the only bearer of the Conversation Conductor Hall-of-Fame. From SOBs to pre-Twitter Open MIC nights, Liz is always on the lookout for ways to spotlight the Oomph of others.
• Sally Hogshead – Radical Careering was a wake-up call for me (and has been for many others, and her newest work, Fascinate, seems to come up in discussions often at Panera. I think the first time I ever used the term "Content Oomph" was while describing Sally's work!

There are plenty of others, some up-and-comers, and some we can only remember when, such as: Buffy Hamilton, who creates some of the best presentations on the 'net; Katie Ketelsen, who is always digging around and making conversation grow; Evelyn Glennie, who gives everything she does — everything she has; Kathy Sierra, whose blog I still subscribe to her blogs feed (just in case) and refer back to the archives often for inspiration.

I've only left off about 37 others, but who am I missing (I don't wanna miss any!)

Whistle Stops are conversations, eye-openers, or tools representing the
brain train discovered while traveling along the Conversphere.  From
business to education, life hacks to giving back, these are the posts and
links that have in some way grabbed my attention!

We all have seasons of brilliant blog postings, some seasons shorter than others. Here are a few guys (gals next week) that seem to have their own style of Content Oomph on for long periods at a time:

• David Armano: He doesn't hold back in either his opinion or his giving. And though the "authoring" of his blog is top-notch with almost every post, his "oomph" (IMHO) is in his infographic stuff
• Rajesh Setty: Raj's work is, by-and-large, like watching an explorer/anthropologist at work. Always asking better questions, experimenting with new ways to present his content, and generous in spilling his findings. I find his "oomph" is still his "Distinguish Yourself" work.
• Michael Michalowicz: A lot of his site is video and might remind you of Gary Vee (The king of Content Oomph?), but the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur is Michael's "oomph" and I'd recommend you go read it – now, before you find your roll on empty.
• Phil Gerbyshak: Anyone whose tag reads "The Make it Great Guy" better have consistent "oomph" and Phily delivers – online and offline. I think he types with one hand and speed dials with his other. His oomph may not be what he says, but what others say about him!
• Steve Woodruff: I might try to live by the term "Others First" – but Steve has become the example I follow. It's as if everything Steve does, he's always looking how to include others, prop others up, or get them connected. His "Good Morning Tweeps" always seems to have people connecting for the first time. Accidental? Nah – Oomphs!

There are others in the conversphere, and some who are making their biggest oomph in other ways. Guys like Jake Shimabukuro (ukelele), Jason Kapela (his food is so magazine!), Russ Goerend (don't ever lose that edge or else…), Ben Murga (you'll hear of him soon)

Who else?

Whistle Stops are conversations, eye-openers, or tools representing the
brain train discovered while traveling along the Conversphere.  From
business to education, life hacks to giving back, these are the posts and
links that have in some way grabbed my attention!

We all have seasons of brilliant blog postings, some seasons shorter than others. Here are a few guys (gals next week) that seem to have their own style of Content Oomph on for long periods at a time:

• David Armano: He doesn't hold back in either his opinion or his giving. And though the "authoring" of his blog is top-notch with almost every post, his "oomph" (IMHO) is in his infographic stuff
• Rajesh Setty: Raj's work is, by-and-large, like watching an explorer/anthropologist at work. Always asking better questions, experimenting with new ways to present his content, and generous in spilling his findings. I find his "oomph" is still his "Distinguish Yourself" work.
• Michael Michalowicz: A lot of his site is video and might remind you of Gary Vee (The king of Content Oomph?), but the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur is Michael's "oomph" and I'd recommend you go read it – now, before you find your roll on empty.
• Phil Gerbyshak: Anyone whose tag reads "The Make it Great Guy" better have consistent "oomph" and Phily delivers – online and offline. I think he types with one hand and speed dials with his other. His oomph may not be what he says, but what others say about him!
• Steve Woodruff: I might try to live by the term "Others First" – but Steve has become the example I follow. It's as if everything Steve does, he's always looking how to include others, prop others up, or get them connected. His "Good Morning Tweeps" always seems to have people connecting for the first time. Accidental? Nah – Oomphs!

There are others in the conversphere, and some who are making their biggest oomph in other ways. Guys like Jake Shimabukuro (ukelele), Jason Kapela (his food is so magazine!), Russ Goerend (don't ever lose that edge or else…), Ben Murga (you'll hear of him soon)

Who else?