Connected Social Media Win II: Starting a Meshfire

I was recently granted access into the beta test for the social media management software +Meshfire, check out www.meshfire.com for details.  After a few days of use, the site populated with several recommendations of various Twitter accounts to follow and one stood out:  @JamesPMorrison

I recognized the name and icon instantly because in the fall of 1995 I eagerly awaited the pilot of a new TV show called Space: Above and Beyond.  James Morrison played Lt. Col. Tyrus Cassius "T. C." McQueen who was a character rife with flaws that made him an very interesting leader.

I've seen James in movies and TV shows since then, but 1995 was eons ago...I wondered what was he up to lately, so I clicked his icon to check out his Twitter bio, and from there I clicked onto his personal and professional website.  Wow...

• Ok, he had continued acting - I knew that from seeing him in various performances.  
• He released an album - 'Son to the Boy'!  Wow, he's a musician!?!
• He's working with his Wife on a documentary called 'Showing Up' about the Audition process and how actors have to be vulnerable.  
• I navigate over to YouTube and find a video describing most of what I saw on his page but also detailing his involvement in teaching Yoga. 

 I'm flabbergasted!   He is the exact type of multifaceted Noble Soul I seek out to learn from, so I go back to Meshfire to follow him and then it hits me:  "How did Meshfire know to recommend him to me?  I'll investigate that question further later because what happened next is a case study in Connected Social Media!

Here's the twitter conversation that resulted:

I tweet out "So...@Meshfire suggested I follow @JamesPMorrison a talented actor whom I have been a fan of for years...but how did it know I was his fan?"

 He replies: "@AztecConsulting @meshfire I'm not sure those two words belong together but what do I know about mesh really?"  So first I'm freaking out that he replied but I try not to fanboy...

I explain "@JamesPMorrison @meshfire is a social media tool I am beta testing. It's team focused, but can be used solo to help manage interactions.  I wasn't aware you were on Twitter, but now I'm following & seeing what you're into & that's the magic of connected media!"

James then replied: "@AztecConsulting :) Thank you. Connected media works in mysterious ways. Glad to make your acquaintance."

HE was GLAD to make MY ACQUAINTANCE!  Fanboy overload!

@MissDestructo joins the conversation with "That's so awesome. Glad we could connect you two! Ember, our virtual team member is a smart one."

...and James replies:  "Y'all are awesome and kind of scary virtual psychic geniuses. Keep up the good work."

 @MissDestructo then replies to James "*laughs* thank you! our work is never done at @meshfire. So many interesting people like yourself out there!"

I'd be quick to point out that many interesting people like James are out there in the Twitterverse, but the next exchange underscores my point:

@Lollie_LuLu joins the conversation with "@AztecConsulting @meshfire @JamesPMorrison And because of all of you,I found 1.) A local business, and 2.) the same actor whom I adore." and she then adds "Technology is pretty awesome."

I reply  "The real beauty is that people are pretty awesome and technology that helps to connect us is magic!"

Connected Social Media is the art of finding loosely coupled interesting people, connecting them better, and then letting that stronger connection become a catalyst to expand horizons and find others to connect with!  We all have interests, but by connecting through social media, we weave a digital tapestry that allows for the synergy that only open collaboration can empower.   

- Note: Grammar corrected upon request