The Blogger’s Corner series is an interview series featuring advice and experience from bloggers whose blogs are older than six months.
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This week, we have the lovely Jo from Those Uncloudy Days.
1 Introduce yourself
I am a British chick in my thirties and I am all about living a positive life filled with light, love and laughter. I enjoy travelling, taking photographs, experimenting with boho, pin-up and vintage fashion, tattoos and going on vacation.
I practice positive thinking and embracing the joy of living in the moment. I find inspiration in Mother Nature, especially the beach. Life can bring us some tough times and dark cloudy days and I make sure to treasure those “uncloudy days”.
I am a keen writer and have had several articles and columns published under the pseudonym Evelyn Jo. I have had regular columns/features in Hell on Heels Magazine, Vintage Eye Magazine and Patriotic Pin Up Magazine. I have also had several articles published as a freelance writer for Wear Your Voice Magazine.
I have been interviewed by Love, Liberty and Lip Gloss which is a radio show in the US.
I have been featured in Vintage Life Magazine, Poisonous Pinups Magazine and I have had one of my articles cross-posted on Everyday Feminism.
I have previously helped to promote the anti-bullying message with Pin-Up’s Against Bullying. I was also involved with Dames for Dreams and also the Choose Real Campaign to help empower and inspire the younger generation of women.
2 Tell us a little bit about your blog
My blog is a lifestyle blog. I have vacation write ups, fashion tips and articles and blog features on empowering other girls and women.
3 What can your readers learn from your blog?
I am all about empowering other girls and women. I promote body confidence and have several articles and blog features on learning how to love yourself and how to deal with challenges in life such as anxiety.
I like to experiment with boho and pin-up fashion so my blog also features outfit reviews and hairstyles.
4 What’s your favourite thing about blogging?
I love meeting new people online through the world of blogging. I have met some fabulous people who have become friends, but I am always careful to set boundaries – my blog is my hobby and I have two jobs, a husband, family and a busy life outside of blogging.
I am passionate about writing and taking photographs and so my blog is a good outlet for those hobbies.
5 And your least favourite thing about blogging?
I am a perfectionist and can be very critical of my own photographs and write ups.
6 Tell us one random fact about you
I would love to work at an elephant sanctuary and one day I hope to make this dream come true.
7 If you could only blog about one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be and why?
Holidays and vacations. I love visiting new places and soaking up the culture. There are so many places on my list that I would love to visit including Hawaii – blogging about travelling and photographing some of the most amazing places in the world would be fabulous.
8 What was the hardest part of starting your blog and why?
Not really knowing where to start and if anyone would be interested in reading. I had no idea about web design before I started and have managed to pick up the basics along the way. Since I started in 2015, my blog has gone through several transitions and two name changes until I finally felt settled and happy with the direction I am going in.
9 If you could give new bloggers one piece of advice, what would it be?
I was nervous and unsure if I would be any good or if anyone would be interested in reading my blog, but I have found that my blog is my outlet and it’s my own for me to do what I want with – having an outlet for my hobbies and to record my memories.
Do it for yourself first and foremost and take it from there. If you make new friends along the way and people find your content interesting, then that is a bonus.
10 Is there anything you know now that you wish you’d known in the beginning?
Blogging can be time consuming and you can be your own worst critic. You can spend a lot of time trying to perfect things – just let them flow and enjoy it.
11 Do you have any long term goals for your blog?
I would love to travel so that I can blog about experiencing more of the world. My blog is a lifestyle blog and it contains a variety of content which keeps things fresh.
12 Who’s your blogging hero?
In regards to pin-up fashion, then Miss Victory Violet, she is stunning and always looks fabulous.
13 What’s your favourite social media network and why?
Instagram. I love seeing images that other people share. The hashtag facility makes it easy to find other people who have the same interests as you.
14 Anything else you want to share with us?
A favourite quote that I try and live by is “You can’t pour from an empty cup” – make time for yourself. Set boundaries and ground rules. You are important.
15 Where can we find you? (blog link and links to any social media)
My blog, Twitter, and Instagram.
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