8 years... it's incredible that I have been running this blog for an ENTIRE 8 years! We have certainly seen our share of changes on this site. I started out very niche as a mom blogger, sprinkling little nuggets of my journey with mental health in between. As time progressed, I got more comfortable sharing... Continue Reading →
Blog Anniversary No. 7 – All of the Lessons
It's my 7 year blog anniversary! Well, it was last month in November, but who cares about semantics? Where has the time gone? It feels just like yesterday that I was clicking "purchase" on my domain name. So much has happened since the beginning of this blog. I have learned a lot and I'm always... Continue Reading →
AP Young Blog – A 6 Year Anniversary!
Last year at this time, I was writing about the things I learned in my 5 years of operating http://www.apyoungblog.com. I wanted to be able to do the same thing this year, but the honest truth is that I've learned more of the same. Dress: Rclx Universe Nothing has changed, and in all honesty that's... Continue Reading →
Blog Anniversary: 4 Lessons in 5 Years
My blog anniversary just passed on December 5th. I celebrated 5 years of http://www.apyoungblog.com running. Can I just say what an amazing feeling that is? For those who aren't bloggers and have no vested interest in blogs; this probably isn't for you. However, if you're a blogger you know the ups and downs that go... Continue Reading →
Influencer: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Influencer. I remember the first time I heard this word. I scratched my head a bit and tried to figure out what it was. I kept seeing it pop up in the bios of bloggers on Instagram. It didn't take me long to figure out that it was a person who had social media presence.... Continue Reading →
Instagram Woes: Algorithms, Shadow Banning, Bad Hashtags
Sigh. I hesitated to even write a blog post about Instagram shenanigans. I firmly believe that aside from it being a social media platform; if you're a blogger or digital influencer, Instagram should really only be a tool for marketing and not your sole bread and butter. The problem is, a lot of self proclaimed... Continue Reading →
Dear New Blogger – An Open Letter
Dear New Blogger, So glad you found your way to this letter, it's a pleasure to be speaking with you. I hope you make yourself comfortable and learn a little something while you're here. It's important to introduce myself if this is your first time here. My name is AP and I am a blogger... Continue Reading →
Blogger Chronicles: How to Pitch a Collab
So you wanna pitch? Here you are, this fabulous blogger, with a million good ideas, angles that envy Beyonce and content that is great if you do say so yourself. You want to expand your content but your lacking one thing: sponsorship. You start to think about all the brands you could do great work... Continue Reading →
All Bloggers Are Not Created Equal
If you've made it past the title and you're still reading- congratulations you're a real one! By now I'm sure you're wondering why this is even a topic to begin with. Well, my explanation should clear that up real soon. Social Media. Yep, that two-word phrase that can drive a sane person straight into anxiety... Continue Reading →
TCF Style Expo is Back: 5 Reasons You Should Attend
Hello beautiful people! If you've followed me long enough, then you know I come to this space of mine to be honest. So when I tell you I'm super excited about The Curvy Fashionista Style Expo (TCF Style Expo) this year; you KNOW I really mean it! What is TCF Style Expo? That's a question... Continue Reading →