"If I could do it again, I would travel lighter than I have." ~Nadine Stair
Tomorrow, I turn 38. And what's scary for me is that I'm even closer to 40 and I'm not sure why that scares me. Maybe because I thought I'd have life figured out by then. Or that I would have reached some point of success that I'm not even sure of anymore.
But I won't worry about that. This poem has made me realize that I want to go into this amazing new year, dancing my heart out in practice and then at the #FearExperiment show (get your tix!!). I want to be open and present and enjoy whatever life has to throw my way, even if it's uncomfortable.
In other news, I sent this newsletter at a later time last week (10am instead of the normal 6am) and there were less opens but the same amount of clicks. This just goes to show that there are best practices out there but you have to find what works best for you and your audience. So this newsletter is back at its scheduled send time. 😉
On to the picks!
P.S. I fell in love with Keala Settle after seeing her in The Greatest Showman and this song cover is incredible.
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For Colored Girls in Their 30s and 40s Who Feel Like Life May Have Passed Them By — theglowup.theroot.com
"Life has not passed you by. It’s not too late to do the thing you and/or other people have been swearing you’re too old to do. Folks will occasionally doubt you. You will occasionally doubt you. Do the thing you want to do anyway."
My Best Blog Writing Tips for Beginner Bloggers — twinsmommy.com
I never knew that you could use Pinterest (#1) to help you discover topics to write about. And how much content formatting (#4) makes a difference.
How do you find the thread that ties YOUR story together? — pamelaslim.com
Take an hour and listen to this video. I love how Pam helps Amber find the threads in her story and how to bring everything together under one umbrella.
#ICYMI
8 Lessons I've Learned in 8 Years — techbizgurl.com
Here are some of the lessons I've learned in the 8 years I've been blogging and side hustling. 🙌🏾
Introducing Jessica Williams, Client Services Director — www.sprk-d.com
I wrote an introduction blog post at my new gig! I talk about my journey and how I got here.
5/18 - Fear Experiment! — macncheeseproductions.com
I'm learning to dance! More specifically I'm learning dance routines to 4 Broadway songs! If you want to come cheer me on or just see an incredible show of adults stepping out of their comfort zones, come out and see us on 5/18!
#hustlevibes
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