A year ago today, I picked up my old podcast, Path to Adland (which, to my surprise, continues to get 400 downloads per month despite the fact that I haven’t updated it in a year), and moved it on over to The Creative Career. I’ve been telling young people about the benefits of publishing a blog ever since. It takes a lot of time and work, but it’s well worth the effort. How has blogging changed my life? Let me count the ways…
- It has made me a more confident writer. Anyone who takes the time to practice a skill on a regular basis is bound to get more comfortable with it. This can be applied to other forms of writing in my job as well.
- It has introduced me to some amazing people. A few months after I started blogging, I got involved with Brazen Careerist and 20 Something Bloggers. I’ve met a number of people from these groups in person, and even started a book club with some fellow 20 somethings. I’ve also been incredibly inspired by the people I’ve met during my podcast interviews.
- It has led me to a job that I love. When the folks at Edelman heard the podcast and read the blog, they reached out and asked if I would be interested chatting about a potential position in their digital integration team. I’m now developing online courses to integrate digital thinking and social media across the company. I would never be in this position if not for the blog and podcast (and a bit of luck).
- I love hearing from you! I’m still so excited by every email and comment that I get from students and young professionals. I always love to hear your thoughts and stories, and to help in any way that I can.
If you’ve been thinking about starting a blog, but keep putting it off, what are you waiting for? Jump right in!
Hat tip to Meg Roberts for reminding me of my "Blogoversary."
