There are so many misconceptions about blogging, and although it’s been around for 20+ years, people are still figuring it out. But one thing’s for sure: professional blogging is not taken seriously. It doesn’t matter if you’re raking in millions from your blog, there will be those who view your job as easy, superficial, and […]
On a surface level, blogging might seem easy to some. In reality, blogging is just like any creative pursuit: it requires vulnerability and bravery. After all, sharing something you came up with on your own and created out of nothing is hard. It’s no secret that the internet can be a scary and hateful place, […]
We’ve all heard the ole “it’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” And I have to say, it is definitely true to an extent. But when you’re self-employed, it can be especially hard to make connections with colleagues. After all, you’re not in an office every day, there aren’t mixers and events on […]
For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to travel. I watched all my friends go off and study abroad while my broke ass stayed in the US hoping that one day I’d be able to see the world. Finally, thanks to this blog, I have been able to visit 5 countries in the […]
I’m so sad that I even have the need to write this post. If you’re a blogger, you probably have the same frustrations I have: people ask you day in and day out to work for free. And yes, creating a sponsored post in exchange for a dress or a $10 gift card to your […]
Instagram is without a doubt the most popular social media platform for bloggers and brands alike right now. Your Instagram following says a lot about your credibility. There’s no denying it: if you’re in the digital media space at all, you will be judged by your Instagram feed and following. I’ve definitely learned a thing or […]
There’s no denying traveling usually results in some pretty amazing blog content (or inspiration if you’re a creative entrepreneur!). I mean, who doesn’t want to be inspired by a tropical vacay?! But the truth is, no one wants to actually work while traveling. Unfortunately, that’s not always an option for the self-employed. When you’re a […]
When it comes to finances as a blogger, things get super complicated and tricky, especially as you begin to earn more income from blogging. Mo money, mo problems, right? In fact, more and more bloggers have become full on business owners thanks to successful blogs. If you make any money at all from blogging, you must […]
When I first started my blog I was fresh out of college, and after the magazine I was writing for folded, left without a job. It was a scary time, but I was luckily visiting my BFF (pictured below – love ya Megz!) who gave me the brilliant idea of starting my own blog. I […]
While this is a Blog Talk post, this list applies to anyone who works from home. Whether you’re a writer, web designer, photographer or entrepreneur, these things will come in handy for any home office. These are my absolute essentials that I don’t know what I’d do without! 1. Reliable Internet When it comes to working […]
