Confessions of a Tired Entrepreneur
*stands up* My name is Luvvie and I’m a tired entrepreneur. Everyone: “Hi, Luvvie.” When I got laid off my gig as a nonprofit Marketing Coordinator in April 2010, I planned on polishing my resumé and getting back in the game. That was almost three years ago and I haven’t …
When Too Many Ideas Makes It Hard: Day 3 of #31WriteNow
It’s the third day of the #31WriteNow challenge and I love it so far. I’ve discovered so many new and awesome blogs by just clicking on the hashtag in Twitter and seeing where it leads me. Day 3 is upon us and I’m just putting in my post at 8pm. …
Join Me for the #31WriteNow Blog Challenge
Hey folks! So I just randomly decided that I was going to do another month long blogging challenge, and this time, I want to encourage you to join me. Starting tomorrow, August 1, I’m doing the #31WriteNow, which means I will post something to my blog every day in the …
Ratchet and the Geek Podcast: Episode 15 (Chicago Live)
Scott was in Chicago last week for a conference and while he was here, we decided to record our 2nd live version of the Ratchet and the Geek podcast. The first time we recorded it and allowed folks to watch on YouTube was when I was in Portland in May …
The Temperature is Oppression Degrees Fahrenheit. It’s Hot!
Look. Last week, I was complaining that Chicago hasn’t given us a real summer. We’ve been hovering around a nice and MILD 70 degrees for most of this summer. I wanted heat and I got it. Be careful what you ask for. Now we’re in the middle of a heatwave …
Ratchet and the Geek Podcast: Episode 14 (Banana Stand)
Wells, Scott Hanselman and I are back with our latest episode of our Ratchet and the Geek podcast! Episode 14 is called “Banana Stand” because I’m finally all caught up with Arrested Development, and those who watch it will understand. We recap our trip to New York for Blogging While …
The Makeup Show, BWB, BlogHer Etc: Where I’m Speaking This Summer
My peoples! As you may know, I sometimes work (because these shoes won’t buy themselves). I’m a digital strategist and I teach people and organizations on social media, communications, blogging, technology, branding and online advocacy/activism and more. This summer (which I consider June 1st and on because reasons), I’m speaking …
Listen to Ratchet and the Geek Episode 12: All White
Scott Hanselman and I have dropped the latest episode of our Ratchet and the Geek. In case you don’t know about it, it’s our podcast where we cover all things TV, pop culture, social media, gadgets and technology in general. This episode is titled All White for many reasons. Scott …
8 Reasons Why I’d Be the Worst Fashion or Beauty Blogger Ever
If this blogging game were high school, fashion and beauty bloggers would be the jocks. They’re the cool kids who people flock to, and they’re totally hot. They get a lot of perks and people just can’t help but stare at them because they make anything look good. I don’t …
Moms Are Awesome. Happy Mother’s Day, Yall!
Moms are at least 15 different types of awesome and today is their day to be celebrated, e’em though every day is a day for them to know they’re amazing. Moms are life-givers, therapists, nurses, wig snatchers and much more. So they deserve ALL the props and flowers and chocolates and …