ON MY WORD * Celebrating 3 Years Of Blogging • Share Your Link! #AuthenticiteeSpeaks

When I uploaded my first post on WordPress three years ago today, I had no idea what I was getting into…
I’m certainly grateful for what blogging has taught me and (now) excited (again) about the potential it holds but “for real for real“? I’m still winging it.
See….Authenticitee Speaks has morphed into a public record of my journal, a clear declaration of my allegiance to Jesus who I believe is the Christ, a platform to interview and showcase those who inspire me, words of encouragement and some serious, sho nuff grown folks love poetry. Oh and one mo’ thang Honty – everyone is welcome!! What the what?! What do you do with that kinda gumbo?
Actually – I’m not quite sure. I mean do I have to do something about that? Isn’t that what makes my authenticity speak? Just being me? Heck. Until my friend Quiana Scott; entrepreneur and former blogger of FEMpowered Persepective schooled me, I didn’t even know what a blog was 3 years ago. I even remember my fellow Gates Of Influence powerhouse classmate Latarsha Lytle asking a myriad of questions about “marketing plans for my target audience”. Huh?! Um. The hurting Ma’am. I have a burden for the hurting. That could be anyone! How do you target THAT?
The incessant fixation with stats and likes began to vehemently swirl around my pen but I refused to let it pressure me. I still refuse to let it sway me; whether I’m posting here or on my beloved Instagram page. I just write from my heart and trust that whoever needs to see it, will see it when they need it the most.
Yes; 3 years later I realize I have just as many things to unlearn as I do to learn! But as long as I’m at peace with a piece before sharing it with the masses, while exercising my oft used right to delete or archive it later; I am remaining true to myself. And that is what matters most to me. I’ve wrestled long enough with my range of writing by finishing the sentences of naysayers in my head! I’ve finally accepted that some will only see me as a preacher and others, only as the bass player’s wife. Then there are those who only know me as an Instagram poet or radio host. As a writer, I only have control over what people see, not how they perceive what they see. That revelation is LIBERATION personified!
But the truth is before I was a preacher, a wife, mom and somewhat of a public persona (lest I flatter myself), I was just ‘e‘. I’m most comfortable without the titles. I’m just ‘e’. And as I learn how to walk worthy of my calling, in spite of every embarrassing mistake and poor choice made…
No matter the format, on my word: I’m gonna spend the rest of my life making other people feel less broken. Period. No matter the setting, venue, method, expression or platform – that is the calling on my life. Here’s to hindsight, God breathed insight, being kind to myself and future happenings!
If you have any questions/comments, feel free to share below! Take a moment to introduce yourself! Special shout out to my Mom who reads every word and listens to every radio broadcast I’m on! Thank you Mommy! I love you to life!!
In honor of my 3rd Blogaversary – I’m sharing a quick list of a few of my favorites bloggers! Show them some love & tell ’em I sent ‘cha! Leave your blog link below as well!
https://forfriendswithoutborders.com/
https://musingsofafrequentflyingscientist.com/
https://nutsrok.wordpress.com/
https://marquessamatthews.com/
https://www.nadinetomlinson.com/
https://marylandpoetblog.wordpress.com/author/marylandpoetblog/
https://10000hoursleft.wordpress.com/
https://shadebutnoshade.wordpress.com/
https://abeautywithbrainsblog.wordpress.com/
https://thejladoctrine.wordpress.com/
https://rebirthoflisa.wordpress.com/
Thank you for being here!
Blessings!
e of @authenticiteespeaks
Host of the Inspiration With E Radio Show
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I loved your post! Happy 3 year blogaversary! I am Taynia from Destined With A Purpose Blog at http://www.tayniacoleman.com. just wanted to say great work!
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Nice to meet you Taynia! I just followed your blog! Thanks for stopping by!💫e
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Congratulations, e. Humbled that you listed me. You inspire me. 🙌🏻🙏🏻👏🏻 (Yes, those hands are pale, too bad they don’t have freckled hands.)
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Thank you sooooo much Kitt! You were most instrumental!!! I can’t wait to high five your freckled hands one day and then give you a famous ‘e’ bear hug! Lol! Be well!💫e
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That, I look forward to.
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Every time I read your words, I am eternally grateful to God for allowing our paths to cross and honored to be able to call you friend. I love you 💕😘 Tra
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Omgoodness how encouraging! Thank you for your unwavering support Tray!! Love you Sister!!🙏🏽❤️
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Congrats on three years E!!!😙 And what a lovely SURPRISE to be a mention amongst you and so many other wonderful bloggers!💜💜💜
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Yay!!! Thank you Marquessa!! And absolutely! I am genuinely a fan!!🙏🏽😌❤️
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😉 Nothing but love for you Queen E!
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Awww Likewise!!🙏🏽❤️
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Love it baby girl. Love MaDenise.
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Mom Niecy!!!! I gotta call you soon! My schedule has been bananas! Love you so much and can’t express how much I appreciate your being here!!💫🙏🏽❤️
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I love it! Happy Blogaversary! Beautiful words that are always needed! You definitely target the souls of the people! Thank you 😘
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Heeeeyyy Cuz’n! I was just talking about you Sweetie! Found one of our old pen pal letters when you were in 8th grade😍 Love you and can’t thank you enough for your support!!!💫e
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Well Done! It’s been a journey of the heart. 💟
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Thank you so much – think of you often!!🙏🏽❤️😘
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We are kindred spirits! 🌟✨💫
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You’re sharing light with every word, E! Congratulations on 3 years and keep going, gal! 🙂
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Omgoodness I was looking for your blog Christy – it had been so long! I’m VERY happy to hear from you. Thank you for your kindness…you’re beyond amazing🙏🏽❤️
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Happy anniversary e. I love your unique, authentic voice. Really honoured to be amongst your faves xx
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There’s my Shero!!! Thank you for your inspiration! You are amazing!💫e
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Happy Vlog Writing!! You make me want to blog! You are Big inspiration ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️😘😍😊 ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
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Heeeeey Cuz’n!!! Humbled!!🙈😘Thank you and HECK YEAH – GO FOR IT!!!!🙏🏽❤️😘
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Yaassss girl!!! Congrats! So happy you made this blog so others like myself can meet you! You’re an amazing person & I hope you keep this blog going strong! Thanks for the shoutout! 😘 You inspired me to write a blogiversary post myself! Love anniversaries! And mine is also this month for my blog 😊
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Thank you sooo much Karen! Can’t wait to read it!! I think you’re super amazing too – real talk!!🙏🏽💪🏽😌
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Omg I’m just seeing this! 🤦🏽♂️…No problem! Aww, Thank you!! 😊😇
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Hey there! Congratulations on 3 years! I watched you grow and change. Happy New Year! Here’s a link to Hank the Hedgehog: January’s featured blogger. https://wp.me/p47Ymh-775
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Hey Robert – always great to hear from you – thank you SO much!!🙏🏽❤️
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I just saw that I’m on your list of bloggers. This is the second time I’ve seen this today which means I’m not getting ping-backs. Grr. Thank you my friend. I’m honored to be on that list. Now I’m going to find out why I’m not getting ping-backs. Grr.
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Definitely one of my faves!
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Thank you! And again, congratulations!
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Thank you!!🙏🏽❤️
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Reblogged this on Art by Rob Goldstein and commented:
Help Authenticitee Speaks celebrate three years of blogging. Say hello and leave a link to your blog.
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Congrats on three years of blogging! This is definitely a huge milestone and I hope that you continue to blog on and inspire people as only you can….with Authenticitee! I can be found at https://www.michaeljfite.com
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Thank you so much for your kindness!
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Awwwwww Sis this is SO DOPE!!!! I’m so proud of & happy for you! Love, love, love your blog…congratulations!!💫e
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Reblogging this to my sister site, Success Inspirers World 😊
And here’s the link to my own site:
http://timeless classics.wordpress.com
I know I don’t need to tell you to keep up the good work!
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Blown away! Thank you so much for the reblog!🙌🏽🙏🏽💫e
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