Nura Magazine NURA Magazine Summer 2017 | Page 46

How do you balance your personal life and blogging? If you would have asked me this two years ago I probably couldn’t have answered that... I am in a much better space now, with a clear understanding of what works best for me. In order for me to discover just what that was — I had to ask myself one very important question: Do I love my sanity? Was I willing to put my mental health on the line by not doing that one simple thing we call prioritizing. I make sure to give myself and my family the time and attention they need while allotting the time needed for blogging and managing the business aspect of my other brands. A calendar will become your best friend. What other projects can we expect from you later this year? Hmmm, well you will have to wait and see... lol. As of right now, Black Girls Do has a few upcoming events set to take place throughout the remainder of the year. Living Leah is back to covering events, conducting interviews and putting out fun and informative videos. Fresh Daily Inc will always continue to provide fresh content via social media as we move through the process of it’s rebranding. City Gems is currently looking for a new Gem to feature and Taylor J. and Trinity B. have gotten in on the action too. What advice would you give to someone who is interested in blogging? I would say write for a few publications first to get a feel for blogging and discover your style. Be sure to ask questions to learn more about the industry to determine if this is what you really want to do. Networking is also key. Find as many quality networking opportunities as you can. 46 Summer 2017 | NURAMagazine.com