I have been asked to be a contributing author to a new online magazine, with a print version set to launch in 2018!
Because of this blog! Way to go ‘Year of Vulnerability’
Excitement. Happy dance………..ANXIETY!
For anyone that hasn’t read my blog before I’ll get you up to speed. I started the blog as a way to be more open and vulnerable (hence the name of the blog). I also wanted to do better in my business and break the curse of singledom. I quit the business and I’m still single but my love for writing came back into my life.
As I’m being vulnerable – I share my worries, fears and insecurities, of which there are a lot! Which is why when I got asked to be involved I had a mixture of feelings.
A huge part of me wanted to say No as it meant putting myself out there on somebody else’s platform, more exposure, being open to criticism. I was scared to leave the safety of my blog!
But the concept of the magazine was far too important for me to say no to.
‘Ash’ is a feminist based magazine that champions ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Reading the magazine’s values instilled excitement and inspiration in me:
- Championing relatable women
- Supporting female entrepreneurs
- Empowering and inspiring females from all walks of life
- Promoting positive role models
The values of ‘Ash’ align with my own. It had to be a yes!
The magazine launched on Monday and it is already filled with some amazing content.
Alongside an article I wrote on the imposter syndrome ‘Acts of self-sabotage: do you feel like a workplace fraud?’ there are interviews with entrepreneurs.
If you currently feel like you have no idea where your life is going, be sure to read ‘How to build a more meaningful life’
And a topic that I hope is not going to go away any time soon as it’s so important that it doesn’t get filed as old news. More discussions and a movement needs to take place on this, check out ‘Is 2017 the year of the sex pest?’
Am I still nervous when I think about contributing? Yes, but as I told the founder of Ash Magazine:
“If you’d sent me this email a month ago, my answer would have been a no disguised as a ‘maybe’ as I’ll admit I didn’t really know too much about feminism except the stereotypical image most people are fed. I then read ‘Bad Feminist’ by Roxanne Gay and she sold it to me. I’m a bad feminist and there is so much I want to do/talk about and reach people who are still blind to what it is – just as I was.”
I have a voice and I’m starting to use it. I truly believe that this magazine will ignite courage into other people and set free their voices. I’m truly honoured to have been asked to write for Ash Magazine and am so looking forward to seeing how it develops.
Please do take a moment to check out the magazine – https://www.ash-magazine.com/
Emma x
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Emma, this is great. The opportunity and the article. I found myself nodding along with the whole thing. Especially the wage part. At times I’ve been thankful that my wages are so low in the non-profit sector. It let’s me say “well, they get what they pay for.” Very impressed. The start of big things.
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Aww thanks Jeff. This has made me smile. I was very nervous writing the article as I wanted it to have an essence of me but not too ‘blogging me’. Glad that you could resonate. I was going to ask how life is but part of my holiday is to catch up with blogging friends so I’ll read first and ask later.
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Go Emma go!!! So excited for you! I’m so glad you said yes! It seems like it’s a perfect way for you to hold yourself accountable to write more, which is what you’ve been saying that you’ve wanted to do. You are limitless my friend! Enjoy every minute of this new endeavor! I know you’ll be amazing! ❤️
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Thanks Jammie 🙂 I’m glad I said yes too. When I just write for myself I’ve been playing it safe(ish) and on my own slow schedule so as you say it’ll make me more accountable. I’m just catching up on a few comments before I leave for my hol. I’m looking forward to catching up on your blogs when I’m away. 😘
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What an achievement! I remember you being one of the first people I followed when I started blogging not long ago! Wishing you all the best in this next chapter in your life! Go kill em ❤️❤️
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Thank you lovely. Really appreciate your kind words. How are things in your world? ❤️
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No worries! You’re blessed ❤️ same old. Just school, studies.. however trying to motivate myself to be a bit more consistent on WordPress. Trying to find my niche 😂
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Hope school and studies are going well. I would have said the consistency will come when you’ve found your niche but that hasn’t worked out exactly like that for me 😂 well when you do post they’re always a good read. Have you done any more fiction writing? X
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Wow!!! How exciting! I’m so pleased for you. Go Emma, Go!!!
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Thank you Linda 🙂 Really appreciate it. Hope all is well with you. Im playing catch up with blogs over my hol so will be sure to check in x
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No worries, I’m about three days behind myself. Trying to keep up with comments, but my reading has suffered over the holiday weekend. Ah well…
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For some reason I don’t get your posts to my email like I do with my other blogs. I have to go into WordPress to look for them. Hope you enjoyed your holiday weekend.
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that happened to me, too for some blogs. Go to reader, and hit the MANAGE under followed sites. Click the settings once you find me and I’ll bet the email switch is off.
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Thank you. I’ve sorted it. I had to do it from my laptop as the option wasn’t there on my phone.
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