So I been speaking ambiguously about some good news on the horizon. I found out on Friday that I can disclose it. Without being overly dramatic, I wanted to let you know I’ll be featured on BlackEnterprise.com in May as part of their Black Bloggers Month celebration. Friday was the video and photo shoot with some amazing folks that’ll also be recognized. Additionally, I did a little interview that will have me gnawing my nails until I see how it turned out.
Of the recognition I’ve received in the last few years, this is by far the most significant and reflective of the hard work I’ve put into writing, running websites, and trying to positively influence lives. I’m not the Pied Piper of Tweets with 15K followers. I don’t have 10K Facebook fans. My posts aren’t flooded with comments telling me how great I am. People don’t flock to events to meet me as much as you might think. I’m actually a pretty regular guy when it comes to this stuff. But there are a few things I do well, like network, support others’ events, build professional relationships behind the scenes, and take the road less traveled with writing even though I know it won’t get me as many clicks. My trajectory has been slower than I’d initially hoped, but I gotta say…
I feel like I’m right on time.
And like I’m Big Meech. Still Big Meech. Introverted on a stage, making Big Speech.
Between this, speaking on the Brothers of Blogging panel at the Blogging While Brown conference on June 2nd in Philly, and a few panels/radio shows coming up (I know I owe some folks emails), this year is looking kinda magical. That’s just for me personally. That doesn’t even include the SBM juggernaut, which I won’t talk about until it’s time to be talked about.
If you’re a writer or someone trying to build a following online, let me leave you with this:
The key isn’t having a lot of followers. It’s having the right follower. It’s having someone that believes in you, wants you to succeed, and is in a position to make sure it happens. You don’t have to pander. You just have to keep pushing forward. Perseverance has magnetic qualities.
Motivated,
Well done! I always enjoy and share your writing whenever I catch it. I love the last line, thank you for that encouragement this morning.
Keep pushing!
We talk pretty frequently about all this stuff and we’ve shared our struggles and frustrations. I’m glad that you’re able to break through with what you’re doing and how you’re doing it. Gives hope to other cats everywhere that as long as we stay on our grind and make the right connections, we can get ours too. Glad to see everything breaking right for you and I wish you nothing but the best and continued support for all your future endeavors…
Cuz you know, I was with you while you was shooting in the gym these last few months lol
Ughn!
YESSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
*all of the exclamation marks
congrats! I think I saw some Twitter traffic about the BE video shoot come across my timeline! thats awesome news. I’m so happy for you!
AWESOME! Congrats bro! I haven’t read BE in at least a couple of years. Can’t believe it’s been so long because we used to read it religiously. Anyway, I’ll have to pick up a copy now. This ain’t it though! I bet there is awesomer (yup) stuff out there for you! Congrats again!
Congrats Slim, tres exciting!!
Slow and steady wins the race. You’re out making folks proud and ish.
Nice lookin eye ball you got there. Pretty!
LOL, thanks, always nice to get a compliment on my ‘balls lol :-p
Congrats Slim Skillet!! Cannot wait to see it!
XO
Awww yay! I saw you tweet about it and I’m so excited for you! You do deserve it though- you’re quite the multi-dimensional writer
I’m so happy for you, congrats again. You making my eyes sweat. When you become famous, don’t forget a goon.
In order to get 10k+ followers, you have to tweet 24 hours a day with nothing but shade, jokes, shade, jokes, and more shade…sprinkled with some celebrity gossip and booty pics. I can’t lie, I side eye ppl who are on twitter non stop like that. How can you win win win no matter what in real life when you’re tweeting foolishness around the clock. You’re busy behind the scenes making things happen so stay busy as it’s obviously paying off for you. We got 9 to 5s around here so I know that’s tough. *clinks 40 oz*
*clinks Old E in return*
Thanks. Much truth in what you said. I just don’t have the time for it.
CONGRATS! Looking forward to your BlackEnterprise.com feature. Well done!
As I say with my friends who have great accomplishments such as these: you rock like diamonds…not crack
..looking forward to the BE piece. I was going to attend BWB but im travelling :/ Hopefully, I’ll be able to make it next year.
*salutes*
So happy for you. You inspire me. I may just start writing consistently now on my personal page. So glad I met you and happy to see you grow.
Stay great!
Get to typing and get it done!
Congratulations! This is a wonderful accomplishment. I enjoy reading your articles so “keep doing what you doing”.
Back to lurking:)
Congrats, well deserved I would say! Keep up the great work!
Congrats! If it will make you feel better, I’ll flock to meet you next time I’m in NYC. Since I’ve only been there twice in my life, don’t hold your breath.
I’m good on the flocking.lol. No need for that. But if at an event, do say hello.
Keep up the good work, and Congrats!!!