Comments on stephmodo: Authenticity in Blogging

Was so great seeing you again, Stephanie! Thanks f...

2010-07-01T14:51:36.171-07:00

Was so great seeing you again, Stephanie! Thanks for the wonderful post. I was so moved by Karen & Brene's keynote on authenticity. I love your takeaways from it.

Hope to see you next year at evo'11!

Authenticity is not always neatly wrapped up in a ...

2010-06-30T17:43:43.987-07:00

Authenticity is not always neatly wrapped up in a pretty package ... not in my world at least. To only blog about the sweetness would paint an incomplete picture and therefore be a false representation of my story which is what I mean to share.

I certainly have boundaries, some things are not okay to share, but if my story has the potential to do someone else a service by sharing it then I see no problem in doing so. That's my version of authentic.

I think when we begin drawing lines that seem intent on putting women on certain sides, those who do and those who don't ......., just stick any word in there as long as it separates women into different camps ... when we do that, we undermine our own power.

Talking about real life issues is like having a proper conversation instead of surface level chit chat. There are a lot of women who do just that, always light and positive ... it's great when you're marketing something, but is it real ... is it authentic?

I happen to read a few of those women on a regular basis and sometimes link to them, but I don't feel as if they are the standard I need to follow in order to consider myself a blogger with boundaries.

Likewise I go to them knowing what to expect just as someone who reads my blog sees a similar consistency each time.

wise words! great encouragement.

2010-06-30T14:42:08.466-07:00

wise words! great encouragement.

This is a great post. I think it's such a deli...

2010-06-29T19:02:57.129-07:00

This is a great post. I think it's such a delicate balance. As someone who has struggled with a seemingly obscure disease, I do like to occasionally talk about my real-life experience despite the fact that my blog is more about my design work and inspiration. I think it's about talking about real life, but not betraying your loyalty to family and other loved ones.

Sounds like this was a great experience... when I ...

2010-06-29T17:39:08.418-07:00

Sounds like this was a great experience... when I started my blog it was the same... all things positive. As someone who used to journal write about all things that bothered me, it was such a different euphoric feeling. I agree, no all things aren't perfect, but it makes a difference keeping an upbeat blog... mentally as well as professionally.

yet somehow steph - with all the beautiful picture...

2010-06-29T14:42:34.814-07:00

yet somehow steph - with all the beautiful pictures and a gorgeous home restoration - you are authentic. genuine. sincere.

a frustration with the utter lack of bl-honesty lead me and a few friends to post "what you don't see"

http://dearlifefromnoelle.blogspot.com/2010/05/what-you-dont-see.html

anyway - keep it up. i love reading stephmodo, and the husband and i can't wait to put your guide to paris to use this fall.

Thanks for the lovely shout-out! And I'm hati...

2010-06-29T13:56:39.838-07:00

Thanks for the lovely shout-out! And I'm hating that we didn't get to meet at the conference -- I've been a fan of your work for quite some time.

Next year, perhaps?

Thanks again,

K.

I loved their presentation and I was so glas to ge...

2010-06-28T19:34:17.935-07:00

I loved their presentation and I was so glas to get to meet you in person and to sit by you.

I wanted to re-tweet EVERYTHING that they said. Wh...

2010-06-28T19:05:34.435-07:00

I wanted to re-tweet EVERYTHING that they said. What a great closing keynote.

I feel the exact same way. Lots of things need to...

2010-06-28T18:56:06.820-07:00

I feel the exact same way. Lots of things need to remain private. But you can still be authentic and real and relatable.

..and I'm really working on focusing on what I AM instead of the am nots.

Wise words. I know we've heard this phrase a t...

2010-06-28T18:53:25.250-07:00

Wise words. I know we've heard this phrase a thousand times "there's nothing to fear but fear itself". But it is so true! Because of fear at times we hide ourselves, especially in the blog world. We focus on what we believe others may want to see, instead of focusing on what we are all about. Great post!

I think that's all so true, and we must also r...

2010-06-28T15:06:34.927-07:00

I think that's all so true, and we must also remember that we have to preserve other people's privacy as well. That's not ours to offer up to others without permission. Boundaries aren't bad...they're completely necessary. Doesn't mean who we are doesn't shine through. Which I think is the best thing about blogging. Thanks for sharing this.

I love this post. Thank you for it. The last quo...

2010-06-28T13:50:09.613-07:00

I love this post. Thank you for it. The last quote is one for my mirror!!

These are great quotes. I like posting the randomn...

2010-06-28T11:38:02.401-07:00

These are great quotes. I like posting the randomness ups and downs that are marriage and whatever -- because I feel like everyone can relate. But I never post anything that could be slightly incriminating without my husband's permission

love that last quote! this is a great post. bounda...

2010-06-28T11:22:42.481-07:00

love that last quote! this is a great post. boundaries are definitely important in blogging as is being AUTHENTIC. sometimes easier said than done!

What a beautiful post. Rad to see you in person.

2010-06-28T11:07:47.271-07:00

What a beautiful post. Rad to see you in person.

I am so sad I missed this keynote! Thanks for post...

2010-06-28T10:30:19.780-07:00

I am so sad I missed this keynote! Thanks for posting your thoughts on it.

Love this!! I am big on blogging boundaries! My bl...

2010-06-28T08:20:15.876-07:00

Love this!! I am big on blogging boundaries! My blog is my happy place. For the most part, I like to leave the yucky stuff out.