Emily Belden is a Chicagoan, the blogger behind Total E-bag, and the author of the new bestseller Eightysixed: Life Lessons Learned. Emily’s edgy little memoir debuted this month on Amazon as the #20 best seller in Women’s Memoirs and #3 in the chef’s category. We chatted with Emily about her blog, her book, her new online greeting […]
Getting ready for a big night out got much easier when goldplaited hit the scene. The finishing salon has become a favorite of Chicago bloggers, who flock there for hair and makeup services. We chatted with with Mal and Corinna, the sister’s behind goldplaited, about using social media for marketing, and how bloggers and brands can […]
Ever dream of starting your own company? Amanda Boleyn didn’t just dream, she started Boleyn Consulting two years ago, and has been working with Fortune 500 clients ever since. We talked to Amanda about becoming your own boss, Boleyn Consulting, and the female entrepreneurs she admires. Please tell us a little about Boleyn Consulting. I started […]
Like most good things, The Windy City Blogger Collective, came out of a night filled with wine and grilled cheese. Chicago’s first snow for the year in November 2013 provided the perfect background for Blair, Christine, Erin, Kit, and Lauren to put the wheels in motion. (Incidentally, the second official meeting was on Chicago’s second […]