How to create a blog

So you want to create your own blog? Great I can show you. First of all I think it's awesome that you want to start blogging. Welcome to the blogging family. 

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Your life isn't going well... blame your damn self

Did you know that you have all that you need to change your life? Let me tell you a little story. A long time ago, around the age of 17, I remember feeling stuck. I wasn't sure what I wanted in life and it felt like all my decisions, my choices, the things I was doing, was to please someone else, namely my parents. I didn't feel like I had any control or felt like I had a say in my own life. 

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Jamaica Carnival 2017: Queen of Hearts

XODUS: THE QUEEN OF HEARTS… 

From the moment I saw the costume I was in love with it. As if the costumes weren’t bomb enough, Xodus social media presence and website totally persuaded my choice to actually participate in Jamaica Carnival 2017. Check out their site here. The process to purchase the costume was simple. You could either purchase through the site, make a deposit to their bank account or go into their office. They also had samples of the costumes on display for you to choose. Costumes ranged from $450 USD - 1200 $USD and it was dependent on the accessories you wanted for your costumes, for example the type of backpacks, etc. 

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The old me vs the new me

Back in the day I was super shy. I was always the “quiet” one in whatever group of friends I found myself in. It wasn’t that I didn’t have anything to say, because I did. I was just afraid that the people around me wouldn’t want to hear it. This behaviour followed me into my work life and relationships. If I could go back in time, 10 years ago and tell my 17 years old self a few things.....

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20 questions with Sue-Tanya

1. How long have you been blogging for?
Since December 2016.

2. What are some of the challenges you've faced on your entrepreneurial journey?
You have to constantly be proving yourself. You have to develop a thick skin. You have to learn how to take criticisms and know that the  customer is ALWAYS RIGHT… even when…...

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Keeping Motivated

I’ve gotten this question a lot and today I am happy to share how I stay motivated. Between freelancing, running an online clothes store, blogging, podcasting, maintaining my own website and dancing it’s a  must that I stay productive and on top of my game.

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5 Tips for the perfect cover letter

Boy do I hate writing cover letters! ( Just look how short this post is )  I am sure most of you would say the same but employers on the other hand consider cover letters to be the most important part of your application.  What you should know is that cover letters don't need to be long. A simple page with a maximum of  four  paragraphs is sufficient. The main role of the  the cover letter is to make sure your resume or  CV gets read. Let’s look at 5 tips that will help you to write a good cover letter. 

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How my grandpa's funeral turned into a wakeup call

Initially this post was to be an ode to my dearest grandpa, who passed away in February. He lived 97 years on this earth. He was a man who loved God and  made it his life long mission to spread the good word. The inspiration came while I was at his funeral.

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