Growing up, one of the few lessons from childhood that I retained was that my father always encouraged us to ask, “Why?” After all, this question is at the crux of all innovation – it is the curiosity that inspires new thought, new horizons, and new adventures. So – as I spoke on a panel at Blog World Expo, and was asked to summarize the best way that a blogger can help themselves grow – I told them to ask, “Why do you blog?”
For me, that answer is easy. I do it because it is the best venue for me to express myself. Whether it’s thoughts on Social Media that I haven’t found a venue for internally, my appreciation for art and fashion, music reviews – whatever it is – my blog serves as a centerpiece for those conversations. Because of that, it has become one of the best representations of my personality – catering to each unique interest I have while also staying grounded to who I truly am. For me, I could not function without my blog and I write every single post – whether the long format ones here or the ones pulled from my posterous account – with a passion that I hope inspires others.
So, when I had a chance to sit down with some bloggers that I’m friends with – I asked them that simple question. Every blogger had a different answer, but in the end it came down to personal passions. It often came down to community as well – whether that’s a community of moms or a family – and that, to me, is a beautiful thing.
Watch this video and, in the comments below, let me know why you blog.
I want to thank the following bloggers for taking the time and sharing my stories – not all of them were able to be included in the video:
Amanda at HighImpactMom.com
Ann Marie at ThisMommaCooks.com
Beth at ThePlusSizeMommy.com
Drew at BenSpark.com
Danielle at ExtraordinaryMommy.com
Christine at FromDatestoDiapers.com
Monica at MommyBrainReports.com
Melissa at ConsumerQueen.com
Kim at CraftyMamaof4.com
Katja at Skimbacolifestyle.com
Debba at Girlfriendology.com
(Editor’s Note: Not sure why my comments aren’t working on this post. I’m trying to troubleshoot. Sorry for the inconvenience. If you can comment though, leave one. I love hearing why people blog…)
(Editor’s Note 2: Comments are back up – please comment on why you blog!)
