By Clair McLafferty Three Chic Geeks is basically a nerd girl’s roadmap to being awesome at fandom. (Urban Dictionary defines fandom as “The community that surrounds a TV show/movie/book, etc.”) Originally started as an excuse for the three to drink and write for friends, the blog quickly turned into something more. “We went viral on Reddit,”… Continue reading Talking Nerdy With the Three Chic Geeks
Category: Blogging
The Olsen Theory: Why the Real Brand Is You
By Mandy Shunnarah The traditional steps in creating a brand include a logo, often with a specific Pantone color, a blog, and a multi-platform social media presence. Yet, the Olsen Twins have managed to capture the nation’s attention for 27 years, their entire lives, without the traditional approach. Jessica Nell Graves, Creative Director at Shops… Continue reading The Olsen Theory: Why the Real Brand Is You
What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?
By Javacia Harris Bowser, See Jane Write Magazine Founding Editor What would you do if you weren’t afraid? That’s the question Sheryl Sandberg posed to women in the audience during her keynote talk at last month’s BlogHer ’13 conference in Chicago. Placed in the center of the tables at which we attendees were seated were… Continue reading What Would You Do If You Weren’t Afraid?
How to Quit Your Day Job and other advice from Britni Danielle
By Javacia Harris Bowser After being in the classroom for six years, Britni Danielle knew that teaching wasn’t the right fit for her. “I was quickly burning out, and I knew teaching wasn’t what I wanted to do for the next 30 years,” she says. As she entered the 2011-2012 school year she knew she… Continue reading How to Quit Your Day Job and other advice from Britni Danielle
Rebecca Haden uses SEO knowledge to fuel online writing career
Story and photos by Kim Herrington When asked about her views on women working in the search engine optimization (SEO) industry Rebecca Haden replies, “No client has ever said ‘I don’t know, I’m hesitant. After all, you’re girls!’” Rebecca is the owner and creative director of Haden Interactive, a content marketing, SEO, and website building… Continue reading Rebecca Haden uses SEO knowledge to fuel online writing career
What Bloggers and Business Owners Can Learn from the Kardashians
By Mandy Shunnarah When you think of good branding, the Kardashian family probably isn’t what comes to mind. But at the Southern Coterie Summit in Athens, GA, on August 1, that’s exactly how Shameeka Ayers, founder of blog and brand The Broke Socialite, kicked off the conference. “Everything I needed to know about building my… Continue reading What Bloggers and Business Owners Can Learn from the Kardashians