Tag Archive: blogging

8 up and coming social change blogs to follow

I’ve recently been finding a lot of new blogs that center around social justice and non-profit issues, and I wanted to share a few of my favorites with you! Some of these blogs are new; others have been around for years. Regardless of which category they fall into, I’d say that many are a worthwhile…

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The importance of unplugging

If you know me, you probably know that I’m pretty addicted to social media. I’m constantly checking my google reader, Twitter feed, and email and reading my favorite blogs and news websites. But in all honesty, there’s nothing that beats face to face interaction. Social media is wonderful, but despite the connections and networking opportunities…

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10 tips on building conversation through your blog

It goes without saying that blogging has taught me so much and connected me with so many amazing people. And yet, I am learning something new about blogging every day; I’ve been following along with Rosetta Thurman’s “Blogging for Branding” challenge, and she’s provided so many excellent tips for blogging. One of her tips centers…

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I’ll never stop using my voice

Dear readers: Thank you all so much for the outpouring of support and incredibly kind, intelligent, and valuable thoughts you provided in response to my previous post. I think, however, I may have given off the wrong impression to all of you. I’m not going to stop blogging – not now, and most likely, not…

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Reflections on 2009

This is the time of year for reflections, and I’m certainly no exception to the rule. So here goes (though I don’t usually talk much about myself on this blog): In 2009, I finished studying abroad at the London School of Economics and fell even more deeply in love with London and LSE. I also…

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Can we make an impact through writing?

I ran across this really excellent post the other day, by Lola Adesioye. I love this quote from her: I have spent many column inches and airtime talking about the shoulda, woulda and the couldas of life. And don’t get me wrong – I enjoy it! But I also ask myself how much of a…

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