I have women ask me regularly how they can start a blog, whether or not they should blog, and what blogging might give them. For me, my Minneapolis Career Girl and Chicago Career Girl blogs eventually led to the launch of this platform, Career Girl Network, and ultimately my venture into entrepreneurship. And while I’m no longer a traditional blogger, I am a huge advocate for women bloggers.
You might not realize, but blogging can build skill sets and potentially your reputation in your industry and can make you a stronger version of yourself. Blogging is no longer just an online journal where you pour your day’s events. It’s become a way to showcase your personality, skill set, and build a network online. I recently read “11 Life Skills Learned from Blogging” on one of my favorite blogs, becoming minimalist. If you’re thinking about blogging, this is a must read. I wholeheartedly agree with everything in the article. Check it out now by clicking on the link above.
About the Author: Marcy Twete
Marcy Twete is the Founder and CEO of Career Girl Network and the author of the book “You Know Everybody! A Career Girl’s Guide to Building a Network That Works.” At Career Girl Network, Marcy provides women with information, resources, and networking to empower them in their careers and to advance the work of women in business as a whole. Prior to launching Career Girl Network, Marcy worked in numerous nonprofit organizations and as a consultant in the field of nonprofit fundraising, marketing, and community relations. Marcy is a graduate of the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph, Minnesota, and a native of rural North Dakota. She is the Vice Chair of the Chicago Board of Directors for Step Up Women’s Network in Chicago and a member of the Advisory Board for Girls on the Run Twin Cities, and is dedicated to advancing the work of organizations that move the needle for women and girls worldwide.
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