Who I Am and Why I'm Here

Two years ago I decided to get over my doubts and fears, and start a blog. It’s something that I’ve wanted to do for a while, and been encouraged to do by friends, family, supervisors, and just about anyone who knows me. I’ve wanted to start blogging but wanted to have a plan first. What will I blog about? How often will I blog? How will I attract attention to my blog? What if my blog’s no good?

I decided to let go of those things.

At least for a while.

I read somewhere that blogging is about storytelling. “Blogging is about having a platform to express yourself. It’s a place to let your expertise and passion show through.” I plan to do just that.

Let’s get to who I am.

Sierra N Brown - Blogger, Freelance Writer, Marketing Content Manager, Body Positivity Advocate

University of Michigan Ann Arbor alumna, class of 2015. I have a B.A. in English, a minor in Linguistics.

Throughout my 4 years at the university, I gained experience researching, writing, editing, and proofreading, as well as analyzing various pieces and forms of literature, and lending a close eye to detail. Through two post-graduation internships, I had the pleasure of researching, writing, blogging, editing, proofreading, copyediting, and acting as a broadcast journalist.

I'm a Marketing Media and Content Manager with 6+ years of experience creating, implementing, and optimizing social media and advertising strategy. I'm passionate about storytelling and creating content that helps increase brand awareness, generate leads, and acquire new customers. Self-Employed - I help different clients with all aspects of content development, content management and content marketing. From web content and social media, to copywriting for products and services. Check out some of my professional work here - https://lnkd.in/gYK-8mRR I'm always open to new freelance opportunities. Please feel free to get in touch with me at sierrabrown92@gmail.com and we can explore how I can help. Specialties: - Content Development/ Management - Copywriting/ Blogging - Social Media Marketing - Digital Marketing - SEM / SEO Marketing - Email Marketing / Newsletters

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In a less formal capacity, I’m a young, black millennial who loves writing. Whether it’s a short story, an anecdote with a comedic twist, or my personal thoughts on racism in today's society, I love getting my thoughts on paper.

I love reading equally as much. Growing up, I always loved writing, and the same is true for reading. Suspense/thriller is my favorite genre but I read other pieces of fiction as well. I can't get enough of books.

I also enjoy family-friend time, solving Sudoku puzzles, and shopping in my spare time.

Now, why am I here?

To share my writing, obviously.

What I hope to accomplish with my blog: sharing my ideas/voice, becoming a better writer, and gaining credibility.

When I first launched my blog a couple years ago, it was as a plus size blogger who has grown to love my body and myself more than ever. I wanted my blog to serve as an inspiration and help teach others to feel confident in how they look, and to wear whatever they want and feel amazing while doing it. My goal was to show that curvy women are just as stylish, sexy and amazing as everyone else.

While blogging, I noticed I had the urge to share things in addition to body positivity, ​including personal stories, short stories, reviews, interviews, recipes. I'm learning that there's more and more I want to share with my readers, and show all ranges of my writing.

That being said, I recently revamped my blog. Just a bit, to make it less body positive/self love focused. Those topics are still important to me, but I have so much to say and don't want to limit myself to one specific topic - though there's truly nothing wrong with that. I'm learning that that's not the route I want to take anymore.

Now I'm done rambling, but before I close I want to share a few fun facts about me, Thee Sierra B.

10 Fun Facts About Me:

1. One of my favorite books is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.

2. I do not know how to whistle.

3. I hate pop/soda.

4. My favorite fruit is grapefruit.

5. My birthday is on Christmas day.

6. I did gymnastics when I was younger.

7. I hate my last name.

8. If I didn't work in marketing, I would like style hair.

9. I would love to host my own talk show one day.

10. One of my most memorable trips was in middle school - I went to Georgia and toured CNN, the Coca Cola Factory, and Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home.

Feel free to comment on anything you see on my blog. Ask questions. I encourage them, as well as feedback and even disagreement. Lastly, feel free to contact me via email and social media.

Don’t be a stranger.