Who the heck is blogging at Stratejoy?

posted 7th July 2009    Written by: Molly Mahar    CATEGORY: All Posts, Molly, Quarterlife Crisis, Stratejoy the Biz

I bet you know the answer to this question!  Who is blogging at Stratejoy?  It’s you, Molly Hoyne, it’s you!  And you’d be right for now.

But we’ve got an exciting new adventure upon us.  I’m thrilled to introduce you to 4 amazing women — Robyn, Kendra, Andrea & Marisa — who will be blogging about their Quarterlife Crisis in real time.  They are allowing us to be part of their journey as they tackle unemployment, big moves, soul sucking jobs, relationships, finding joy, staying true & all the other wild experiences that go along with being a quarter lifer.

Robyn, Chicago, Quarterlife Crisis seeking Happiness

Kendra, Montreal, Quarterlife Crisis seeking Happiness

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Marisa, Portland, Quarterlife Crisis Seeking Happiness

Today’s quarter lifers (20 & early 30somethings) grew up with the promise we could be anything we wanted to be and if we worked hard enough, have it “all”.  Sounds incredibly exciting, right?

Unfortunately, many of us feel disappointed, lost or disconnected when the real world kicks in because we had internalized those expectations. When the safety of school is over/glamor of our first job ends/serious relationship breaks up, we feel a sense of crisis because we definitely don’t have it “all”.

And we don’t have a clue what to do about it…

These woman are gutsy.  I give huge props to these 4 honest, clever, down-to-earth gals.  They’re helping spread the word that the Quarterlife Crisis happens to the best of us and there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that fact.  They’re helping challenge the stigma that this “crisis” is considered a failure and that somehow we could have avoided it, if only we had everything figured out.

Those of us who have experienced/are experiencing a QLC haven’t failed.  We are not selfish Gen Yers wallowing in some perceived notion that life should be handed to us on golden platter.  We’re not blaming our parents & our education for encouraging us to go after it all.

We’re simply admitting we don’t have it “figured out” at a time in our lives when we thought we would.

We are courageous enough to admit that the life we wake up to every morning isn’t actually the one we want.  We are ballsy enough to take stock of our life & seek clarity about how we really want to show up in the world.  We are gutsy enough to take control of our happiness.

And as long as you don’t allow your Quarterlife Criris to take you down and out, you will be all the stronger, healthier & happier for it.  It will force you to really think about your life, to challenge expectations & to carve out your own definition of success. These 4 women — Robyn, Kendra, Andrea & Marisa– are living proof of that.  So who are these mysterious characters?  You’ll get to know them soon enough!

The first post will be going live on Monday, July 13 and the schedule will look like this:

Monday- Robyn
Tuesday-Kendra
Wednesday-Andrea
Thursday-Marisa

Of course, I’ll still be blogging!  I’ll be sharing my own experience, as well as the strategies for joy, inspiration & hip happenings whenever it strikes my fancy, but most definitely on Fridays.

And I will definitely be chiming in on the comments of the QLC post’s- so join the discussion!

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8 Responses to “Who the heck is blogging at Stratejoy?”

  • the beast girl Says:
    July 8th, 2009 at 11:30 am

    Molly, I just started subscribing to your blog and am excited for the new direction. I too am a twenty something in seattle (hence my blog) who can’t seem to get out of my quarterlife crisis! I am all ears for what your super savvy awesome gals have to say. Thanks for providing such an awesome site and connection with other women.

    xoxo

  • Molly Hoyne Says:
    July 8th, 2009 at 3:25 pm

    Beast, Good to have you along for the ride. I just checked out your blog. Digging the dehydration videos & even more so the plans for the PCT!

    Keep the comments coming.

  • Lauren Says:
    July 8th, 2009 at 3:29 pm

    Molly, these girls are wonderful and inspirational! Great find. I have already had some eye-openers editing through the first posts. I can’t wait to hear more and share their journeys with others! Oh, and thanks for being brave and baring all ladies!

  • Lizzie Says:
    October 27th, 2009 at 4:01 am

    I’m so glad I found this website. I have been feeling exactly like this and started to feel like theres something wrong with me! Great to know there are other people out there just like me and i look forward to getting some inspiration from reading these blogs – thanks! :) x

  • Jessica Says:
    December 17th, 2009 at 8:36 am

    Molly, I found your site through twitter and am so glad I did. I recently turned 30 and have been in the quarterlife crisis for about 3 years. I just can’t seem to get out of it and often think I’m good and content when deep down I’m not. Oh, I’d love to walk away from the job and just enjoy life and find my purpose but those bills won’t stop. I can’t wait to learn from you and your bloggers. Great site, I will be a frequent visitor!

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