Degrees of Maternity

You can describe my journey as a creative entrepreneur as more of a scenic route expedition than a straight beeline to my final destination. But, growing slowly is allowing me to learn a lot along the way and really take in what's working as a creative and what's not. One thing I do know is that developing marketing skills is one of those needful areas of growth that I've decided to envelope myself in and strengthen. It's time. Yes, marketing is cringey to me, but it has its moments to shine.

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

In this "Blogging Truths Be Told" episode, I talk about the uncomfortability that can sometimes come along with marketing your content . . . brand . . . yourself. However, the uncomfortability factor doesn't negate the fact that marketing strategies play a very vital role in giving a voice to the content creator. So, instead of avoiding it, we must work to make it a more pleasant activity in our growth efforts.

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

This episode is a continuation from part 1 of the same title. Here's some of the advice I give to creatives who are preoccupied with their numbers: ". . .hang in there. Hard work with some perseverance and belief in what you’re doing to make the world a more positive place to live in will work with time instead of against it. Don’t give up. Keep plugging along (focusing on the process and the purpose for what you’re doing) and your numbers will eventually come." Check out the full episode to find out more.

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

In this "real talk" discussion, I unload a bit of my frustration with content creators who tell you to stop following your numbers so closely when you're a creator with little-to-no audience. Furthermore, I often hear rhetoric stating you shouldn't compare your creative progress to others. And to an extent, this is true. But to compare is human. There's a fine line between obsession with your website metrics and healthy comparisons of your progress with others' in the creative content space.

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

It took me a minute, but I finally came to the realization (after 2 full years of blogging) that I had to be more focused with my blogging topics. Meaning -- I needed to niche down and be consistent with a topic of interest that I enjoy and that will help me to serve others. Writing and blogging it is! But, what was I to do with all the other wonderful topics of interest I wanted to write about? Well, they'll go into the Degrees of Maternity newsletter, known as DOMinators News. Problem solved.

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