Degrees of Maternity

If you've done any type of studying on the "worker ant", you find out pretty quickly that these amazing creatures are relentless workers with fierce determination. Have you ever thought of applying the ant work ethic over to the realm of blogging? I have. And, it takes the ant mentality to thrive in the content creative habitat of the blogosphere. Check out this "Blogging Truths Be Told" episode about some honest reality regarding The Blog Life.

Transcripts of the episodes are found at the Degrees of Maternity blog.

I think it's extremely important to consider the words you put out into the world because they carry some weight. In other words, your words can be very powerful. So, for the blogosphere (where written content is the focal point), wouldn't it be in our best interests, as bloggers, to make sure that those powerful words are coming from a place within that's true to who we are -- a place void of false pretenses? Check out this part 2 episode that's a warning to and about blogging imposters.

Transcripts of the episodes are found at the Degrees of Maternity blog.

I think it's extremely important to consider the words you put out into the world because they carry some weight. In other words, your words can be very powerful. So, for the blogosphere (where written content is the focal point), wouldn't it be in our best interests, as bloggers, to make sure that those powerful words are coming from a place within that's true to who we are -- a place void of false pretenses? Check out this episode that's a warning to and about blogging imposters.

Transcripts of the episodes are found at the Degrees of Maternity blog.

In this "Blogging Truths Be Told" episode, I discuss the importance of remembering that blogging isn't all about YOU. Some of it's about you, but a lot of it has to do with the people who you serve with your content. In fact, here's a quote from the blog post that sums up my sentiments regarding blogging quite nicely, "your effectiveness at it and longevity with it will hinge on you recognizing the importance of the audience (current and future) supporting it." Check out this "real talk" episode.

Transcripts of the episodes are found at the Degrees of Maternity blog.

Sometimes, all the extra stuff and fluff can get in the way of doing what it is you truly enjoy doing. That's precisely the way I feel about blogging. "Why Can't I Just Blog?" is the question that comes to mind when I find myself doing all the "extra" stuff outside of blogging that is somehow associated with my blogging. Well, I've come to terms with the fact that some of the less enjoyable tasks in life are a "means to an end" and have to be addressed just like the tasks you enjoy doing.

Transcripts of the episodes are found at the Degrees of Maternity blog.

In episode 9, I discuss just how important words are (not for the writer/speaker only, but in life in general). Some of the topics covered in this episode are the power of words, words to build up, words to tear down, when words and actions don't align, and having an attitude of gratitude. This episode is a timely reminder for anyone in a creating content space or for anyone who just wants to understand the power words can truly have in peoples' lives.

Transcripts of the episodes are found at the Degrees of Maternity blog.

If you've heard it once, then you've heard it a bajillion times: consistency is key when it comes to your success in content creation. And, it's a true saying. So, get ready to hear it a bajillion and one times. Because in this episode, I'm going to break down the importance of consistency yet again. But, I decided to put a creative spin on the topic and focus on what "consistency" is not (rather than what it is).

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This episode is the 2nd part in the "You Can't Always Judge a Book By Its . . ." series. In this episode, I continue discussing our tendency as human beings to focus on the outward appearance when initially forming our opinions of people, things, and ideas. (A blog fits under the "thing" category). While my tendency is to focus on the "meat" or meaningfulness of my blog's content, I recognize the importance of the "surface stuff" as well. Check out what I'll be working on in the next few months.

Transcripts of the episodes are found at the Degrees of Maternity blog.

It's true that great ideas arise out of needs. And, there are so many needs out there that haven't been met yet. For the creative entrepreneur, being on the solution side of the problem-solving equation, is a prime place to be. The placement gives the solution giver a chance to fulfill a void that someone (or several "someones") may be experiencing out there. And creating products and services that satisfy those needs is what a creative entrepreneur can excel at. Why not cater what you offer to providing the people with what they're eagerly searching for? I'm actively striving to do so with Degrees of Maternity. My Teachers Pay Teachers and Etsy stores are geared toward incentivizing the young learner to develop their reading and writing skills (two areas of interest that are faves of mine). Join me in this episode on how the best ideas are founded in real-life needs.

Transcripts of the episodes are found at the Degrees of Maternity blog.

Cover . . . Outward Appearance . . . First Impression. How would you finish the title? In this episode, I discuss our tendency as human beings to focus on the outward appearance when initially forming our opinions of people, things, and ideas. (A blog fits under the "thing" category). Basically, our first impressions can easily be guided by the "surface stuff" instead of guided by the stuff from within. So, the little blog that's not as glossy and polished on the outside may get overlooked.

Transcripts of the episodes are found at the Degrees of Maternity blog.