Episode 50: Finding a Home and Identity in Blogging with Shari Medini. In this episode of the Boss Mom podcast Dana and Shari Medini talk about working with children at home, blogging and Shari's Mom Blog Academy.
In this episode you’ll hear:
- How Shari started her blog and her Boss Mom journey.
- What the work schedule looks like for Shari with a little one at home.
- Shari finding her voice in blogging and how to specify who she writes to.
- Finding appreciation in a Facebook group or Mastermind group.
- Shari’s Mom Blog Academy.
Recommended links and resources:
Can I quote you on that?
- In a situation where there are multiple courses or material, the angle you’re coming from will be based on you. It’s unique to you. - Shari
- If you’re engaging in the community you have, the growth in that community will come. - Dana
- I knew I wanted to do something. It became clear to me along the way. I had to try several different things first. I encourage you to take on a side project because it could snowball, it will teach you what you enjoy and what you want to do. - Shari
- You can’t live for what you’ve created now, you have to look for the future of what you’re going to create. - Dana
- You think you’re living in your world and you think everyone understands what it is you do, and they don’t. Sometimes you need to teach them so they do understand. - Shari
- It’s not about reaching everyone, it’s about reaching your tribe. - Shari
- Projects grow because you allow people to help and support you. - Dana
- I love that my readers are growing in their parenting journey alongside of me and we’re able to support each other in that. - Shari
More about Shari Medini
Shari Medini lives in Lancaster, PA with her supportive husband & two busy, little boys. She blogs at MomShar, The Huffington Post, & various other places. Shari writes about parenting, blogging, & how the two combine. She loves being able to share support, advice, & information to help fellow moms enjoy the overall experience of motherhood.
If you are interested in The Mom Blog Academy provides which provides moms with the practical information they need to start a profitable blog.
Here’s what you’ll learn in Mom Blog Academy…
- How to uncover your niche, writing style, & target audience; & then use that knowledge effectively.
- How to set up & design your own professional-looking, yet affordable blog.
- How to write & publish effective blog posts, create great images, & utilize SEO.
- How to set up a consistent social media & newsletter presence with affordable & time-saving tools.
- How to monetize your site in a variety of ways – affiliate, sponsored posts, services, products.
- How to grow your reach & credibility by getting published on other sites & publications.
Website / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram / Pinterest / Periscope
Connect with Dana
Dana: Instagram / Periscope (her total happy place)
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