What originally attracted you to the IZEA community and how did you find out about it?
I received an email from IZEA about two years ago and I haven’t looked back since! They even called me to officially introduce themselves and make me feel more comfortable.
Describe your blog in 140 characters or less…
Simply Sadie Jane is a fitness and lifestyle blog! From finess to family and DIY to WIW and everything in between. Simply stated, it’s a blog about my life and all the things in between.
What inspires you to blog?
My readers. Hands down. When I receive an email from them sharing their story of weight loss or motherhood it inspires me to continue to share my life and the struggles I have. I love that mothers all over the world can feel unified and relate to my blog.
Do you ever get stumped for what to write? How do you overcome this?
When I told myself that I had to blog every weekday, I would have a really hard time coming up with great content. But now I strive to blog 3-4 times a week and try to find inspiration from everything! Even if it’s a simple tip or funny story. I try to remember that my blog is a journal for me as well.
What is the coolest thing your blog has helped you do?
Quit my job. I was a Labor and Delivery nurse, which I loved, but I worked full-time nights and I couldn’t handle it anymore. After five years, it really started to affect me! I took a leap of faith about two years ago to dedicate my time and talents to my blog and I haven’t looked back since. I’ve been very blessed when it comes to opportunities that my blog has given me, but to help supplement my family’s income and do it from home…NO BETTER FEELING.
What do you love about IZEA?
I love IZEA…and I’m not just saying that, I promise! I really, really love it. I love that I have an emailing relationship with every single campaign, and if I don’t, I know I can email anyone on the IZEA staff and they will help me with any questions I have. I feel like over the last year and a half we’ve become family. I truthfully don’t work with any other media companies anymore because I love you guys so much!
What has been your favorite IZEA campaign?
For sure when I got to shoot a video for V8 PROTEIN! It was epic. Go watch the video and you will see why!
How do you actively stay engaged with your audience?
Through social media. The more they can relate to you, the BETTER!
What tips can you give other bloggers that can help set them apart and stand out?
It sounds cliche, but stay true to YOU! Don’t try to be anything else! Be true to your heart and mind and the ideas will come!
Complete this thought: If I could, I would…
Be on the cover of a fitness magazine! I know it sounds crazy but I really have that as one of my goals! I want to be one of the most successful mommy fitness bloggers out there and get a HUGE campaign with a fitness line and have a story ran about my weight loss journey!
Congratulations Sadie on all of your success and being our January Creator of the Month! Follow along with all of Simply Sadie Jane’s adventures here!
