Samantha Ragland, ONA Local organizer and Women’s Leadership Accelerator alumnae, attended her first ONA conference in 2014. She assembled this guide to offer strategies for extroverts to be A+ conference-goers and make the most of ONA19 — and it’s a companion piece to ONA Executive Director/CEO Irving Washington’s guide for introverts. I’ll be the first […]
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Irving Washington’s strategy for introverts at ONA19
Irving Washington, ONA Executive Director/CEO, originally wrote this post in 2015. As it continues to be a popular and useful guide, each year we have refreshed it with new resources and tips specific to the year’s event and host city. For ONA19, we are also excited to share a companion guide for extroverts with solid advice […]
5 tips to level up your journalism after ONA19
There are a few things that are often shuffled to the back of people’s to-do lists after time at a conference, away from the daily grind. One is taking what you learned and actually moving forward to put it into practice. Another is staying in touch with all the people you met. As you are […]
For when you need a break: A French Quarter walking tour to interesting sites
First time in New Orleans and planning to take a tour? Regular visitor who loves to wander? While there’s a boatload of must-see programming at our conference this year, there’s also a whole history of one of the oldest places in the United States to explore just beyond the doors of the Sheraton and Intercontinental […]
Complete guide to special events, receptions and swag
You can’t plan a trip to New Orleans without some time for fun! Beignets, gumbo, Sazeracs and tasty mocktails. Second lines and custom Mardi Gras beads. Find it all in this year’s official (and unofficial) party, events and networking round-up. Note: this post will be updated until the conference opens, so keep checking back. First […]
Treat yourself to these classic New Orleans foods
Technically, you’re in New Orleans to learn, not eat (and if you are here to eat, that’s cool too). But even if you’ve packed your conference schedule with panels, try to pencil in time to find the unique food this city’s famous for — and that you can’t get anywhere else except for versions that […]
New Orleans picks: Quick lunches, dinners worth a splurge and the best drinks
By Todd A. Price Welcome to New Orleans. In this town, you won’t go hungry (or thirsty). I’ve been covering food and drinks in the city since 2004, and I wanted to share a few of my favorites, places you might overlook and also newcomers that likely aren’t yet in online guides. All of these […]
Discover the spooky side of New Orleans
Multicultural, three centuries old, the setting for multiple wars and home to smugglers and pirates — it’s no wonder New Orleans is famous for a past dotted with unsolved mysteries, inexplicable magic and many, many ghosts. While in town for ONA’s annual conference, you have more than a few options to experience the area with swamp […]
Explore the New Orleans outdoors during ONA19
New Orleans is a geographical anomaly. Built in the heart of Louisiana swampland, and up to six feet below sea level in some areas, the Crescent City has one of the most interesting landscapes to investigate if you have a chance to do so while you’re in town for ONA’s annual conference. Here are five […]
New this year! Guided city walking tours during ONA19
UPDATE Aug. 26: We’ve added more tour dates! Log into your ONA19 attendee account to see available tickets. We have a number of treats in store for ONA19 attendees, including our first-ever offering of guided city walking tours. New Orleans is world-renowned for its music, architecture and dining. We’ve partnered with two locally owned and […]