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First things first: thank you to Jackie Aina for inspiring me to write today’s blog post. She dropped an incredible Youtube video a few weeks ago that resonated with me!  Inspiring me to write about why I don’t quite fit in with the influencer industry. 

I’ve been blogging for 8.5 years now, and the blogging/influencer industry has changed so much over the years. While I’ve been able to build an audience and successfully and consistently partner with brands over the years, I can safely say that I don’t really have the same mindset as most influencers either, which isn’t a bad thing, either way!

I know that most of you who read this blog aren’t bloggers/influencers. However, I think a lot of people can relate to this post, whether you blog or have a career in another field. Even when I had my 9-5, I never felt like I fit those positions ever. Did I think I rocked at my job? Yes. Did I fit in with my other coworkers? Absolutely not. And you know what? It’s ok if you don’t necessarily fit in. Just keep on shining!
 
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ICYMI: I conducted a reader survey a couple of weeks ago. I’ve been in a bit of a rut lately, and I wanted to get your feedback as I was planning out Q4 content (which is my favorite time of the year!) If you didn’t get the chance to fill out the survey, it’s still open. However, I did draw a winner for the gift card yesterday — congratulations to Tracy on winning! 

Today, I’m going to chat briefly about the results of the survey, plus one significant change that I’m making to the blog as a result!
 
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Jacket, Pants, and Bag: ℅ Brooks Brothers

Wow, you guys…it’s been a minute!  But I’m super excited about the blog survey I’m sharing today!  But before that, let’s catch up a bit.

Life happened, and I took an unexpected blog hiatus. ICYMI: I am just coming back from a three-week trip. I had every intention of scheduling out several posts to publish before I left, but honestly, life just happened. And when I got to my first destination in California, the Airbnb WiFi was weak, my itinerary was full, and I just couldn’t get into the groove of publishing new posts.

I also had some time to think while I was away: I haven’t done a proper blog survey in over two years, and I think I’m well overdue. To be honest, balancing Instagram, and this blog has been a struggle for me over the past year. Most of the campaigns I take on are Instagram-only, and I’ve been dedicating a lot of energy on those projects — even though I still want my blog to be the primary focus. I had to shoot seven projects in 6 days before I left for my trip, and honestly, I felt creatively drained and unmotivated to work on my own website.

I’m ready to get back to my primary platform. Going into Q4, I plan on taking on less Instagram campaigns and writing more content here. October is shaping up to be a busy (yet fun!) month, and I want to get my priorities straight and my edit calendar finalized before heading into the most hectic quarter of the year.

So: I need your help. I’d love to get your feedback. Below is a short, 9-question survey. As a thank you for your help, you’ll be entered to win a $150 gift card to a retailer of your choice! Survey is below — thank you in advance! I’ll draw a winner on October 1st.
 
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