This is a slight departure from my regular posts but I had to share. Sometime ago I read a quote saying ‘Do more of what makes you happy’. Obvious advice it maybe, but most of us (me included) don’t do it. Family and friends aside, blogging, making new discoveries for this blog, promoting mum designers and learning so much along the way makes me happy. So when my friend and fellow blogger Babes About Town asked me to join hands with her (and 6 other bloggers) to create Mothers & Shakers, there was no way I could say no. What is Mothers & Shakers: simply put, it’s doing the things that make me happy but instead of doing it just for me, we do it for others. We help others build their blogs or small businesses, we help others find their online space and voice, we help others get themselves out there and we help others avoid the mistakes we made along the way.
Mothers & Shakers is made up of 8 women, mums, bloggers, social media experts, writers… call us what you will. We’re each very different individuals who come from continents apart (Chile to New Zealand via India and everywhere in between) who found each other amidst thousands of bloggers because we share a common ground: we love what we do, we believe in what we do and we do it well, everyday. If you’re a small business, a blogger, or someone just thinking about carving out your corner on the world wide web we can help you do it. And we’re especially passionate about helping mums.
From a more personal perspective I love a new adventure and this is sure to be one. It’s an adventure that is an extension of what I love doing already but on a bigger scale and with 7 others who feel the same way. I considered using the word ‘venture’ instead of ‘adventure’ but it lacked the buzz and excitement we’re all feeling in abundance about our new project. So adventure it is. If you want to know more about our adventure and how we can help you just drop us a line.
*photo via Quiksilver Women.
What a great idea – and working in team with other like-minded individuals as well. I wish you all the best with your new adventure!
Thanks Martin… we’re all really excited 🙂
So well put and you’ve brought tears to my eyes and raised the hairs on my arms. This is an adventure and I’m honoured to be doing it with you and the other wonderful ladies. You’ve always been one of my most loved bloggers and I adore where this journey is taking us! xx
Thanks for the lovely words and I too am excited to be starting this adventure with you and all the others 🙂
I love adventures Nomita, promise not to shout are we nearly there yet every five minutes!
Ha, ha, ha… luckily this is one adventure without an end, instead it will be full of exciting new beginnings.
In the words of the late Michael Jackson, ‘This is It!’ 🙂
I’m talking about your post, lady. You’ve cut to the heart of who we are and why we do what we do. I literally got goosebumps reading your first paragraph and the quote about ‘doing happy’… I’m absolutely on a personal happiness journey and I’m so over the moon to be on the same ride with you guys.
I was going to add something about ‘shooting for the moon’ but think I’ve been quite sappy enough now. *collects self, puts business hat on*
Thanks Uju… I was a little tearful writing it to be honest because it all came from the heart. Let the adventures begin!
All these comments are making my hairs go on end (again)-let’s do this!
2 comments on one post?! Wow! And yes, lets do it!!
What a great post and fantastic energy. Looking forward to working together helping mums, brands and businesses grow!
Thanks Laura… so looking forward to working with all of you too! 🙂