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It’s time to apply for the Season 5 Bloggers!

posted 27th July 2011    Written by: Molly Mahar    CATEGORY: Molly, Quarterlife Crisis, Stratejoy the Biz

I know some of you we’re wondering, “Did I miss applications?”  Nope!  This is the official call for Season 5! This is your chance to write about your personal journey for 5 months, September through January. We’re doing a slightly shorter season to make for some cool things in August and in February…

What’s happening in August?  A little experiment I’m calling “Adventures in Flourishing”.  I’m taking over the blog for an entire month to share a bunch of new ideas about joy/leadership/flourishing/spirituality with you!  I’m a little scared about it to tell you the truth, but I hope you’ll love it and really learn some practical ways to live more joyfully day-to-day.

Enough about me already, this is about you!  If you’re interested in building our Stratejoy community by sharing your personal journey as a 20/30 something woman and are currently in the midst of some sort of Quarterlife Crisis, then this opportunity is for YOU!

Wahoo!  Read on, sugar pop.

Just in case you miss this at the bottom:
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th.  NO EXCEPTIONS.

WHY?

Here at Stratejoy we value Inspiration, Joy, Authenticity, Courage, Clarity, Camaraderie, and Honesty.  The ultimate vision is a practical and thriving “authentic happiness” movement that reaches woman worldwide. I want to change the world by teaching women how to value their own happiness and strength.  In my mind, a world of fulfilled joyful women equals radical acts of goodness, widespread emotional and physical health, creative expression, equality, and core level compassion.

That’s where you come in!  I want to share your story. I think it’s vital to share our tales of “hitting bottom” in our Quarterlife Crisis, as well as the journey we are on to put our own happiness first.  As a generation, we don’t want to be preached to… We want to recognize ourselves in the stories we read and feel a sense of connection.  We want to see that others go through the same struggles and be inspired by their success.

We don’t want to feel alone. That’s why I need you to share your journey!

HOW?

I am looking for 3-6 women to guest blog once a week on Stratejoy for a minimum of 5 months. The posts will go live in September 2011, but the writing begins in August. I have had an amazing amount of interest thus far and are looking to find the right fit between diverse bloggers, a growing community, and reaching MORE WOMEN!

Position is unpaid, but super cool… You would be doing it out of love of Stratejoy or some need to document this part of your life. I would appreciate you, support you and give you access to all the tools, courses and inspiration I have available. Promise.

Desired

* Attitude. It doesn’t matter if you don’t have your own blog, but I need you to have sass! Or humor!  Or soul!  Or blistering intelligence! Or an amazing authenticity! Or an unique perspective on the world! Or some such combination of fabulousness…
* Desire to share your story in real time in order to inspire other woman without preaching or judging.
* Tech savy with WordPress or other blogging software.

Required

* Honesty. The struggles, the doubts, the celebrations and the breakthroughs.  This is not the place to pretend you’re perfect or create an online “brand”.  This is raw.
* Mad writing skills. Complete and utter love of the written word.
* One post per week with photo(s). Some will be posed questions/themes, most will just be personal updates from your life and require original thought from you.  Posts need to be completed ON TIME and with your best effort.  If you’re applying, you’re telling me you can commit to the workload. Please make sure you have time to write one post per week for the next 5 months.
* Posting with your first name, age, twitter account, city and photo. Last name NOT required.
* Conference call monthly (or at my discretion) with your proud mama (me) and the other bloggers.

Discouraged

* The reason you want to guest blog on Stratejoy is to promote your own business. It’s totally cool with me if you talk about your biz since it’s part of your life and your QLC, but that cannot be why you want to be a part of this project.
* You’re a freelance writer is who looking at this gig as a way to enhance your portfolio.  It will do that! But if that’s the only reason you’re here, it’s not the right fit.
*If you feel totally and radically finished with your QLC. Good for you! But not good for sharing a real time journey…
*You are a Coach.  Sorry dolls, I’m running the show on this site! Can’t pretend otherwise. That said, I am always looking for collaborators/affiliates/business partners who want to get “Stratejoy” certified- so get in touch if you’re interested!

APPLY

I want to hear from you! If you’re interested in blogging for Stratejoy, please send the following information by Friday, August 12, 2011.  Don’t forget to follow all the directions!

1. Name, day job, job-you-do-out-of-love-if-you-have-one, city, age, Twitter/Facebook links & metrics, website (if applicable)

2.  Phone number and best time to reach you.

3. Photo that expresses your most authentic self

4.  250 words on “Why I will make a Rockin’ Stratejoy Blogger”

5.  500 word introduction to you and your story. Great chance to tell me about your QLC…   Pretend you are writing your very first blog post!  Go back and read the first posts of Seasons 1-4 if you want to see some winning entries.

It would be most awesome if you created a word document or PDF with all the information so I can easily print and review. Hurrah! Also, if you applied for Season 1 or 2 or 3 or 4, it’s fine to apply for Season 5– but I do need a new application from you! Just let me know that you applied for a previous season.

Please know that each application is absolutely considered. Final bloggers are chosen at my discretion and based on several factors: writing skill, current situation, diversity, personality, love of Stratejoy and unique contribution.

Send all info to our new Community Manager Katie Colihan. Email applications to katie [@] stratejoy [.] com by the deadline.

<————————- This is Katie.  She loves answering your questions!

I’d like to take a quick moment to thank Katie (of Season 2 fame) for being the most amazing Editor and Big Sister to the bloggers of Seasons 3 & 4.  She’s been an incredible volunteer for the past year and I’m thrilled to officially make her the first paid employee at Stratejoy.  Eeeeekkk!  Thrilling! We’ve got some great things in store for you.

Get writing ladies!

I am so ridiculously excited to read/memorize/adore your application and put together an amazing team for Season 5.

Love,

p.s.  Not interested in blogging, but interested in a volunteer position?  Starting in the fall, I’m putting together a tiny virtual team and looking for women to contribute in the following areas…  Graphic Design, Public Relations, and Website/SEO Madness.  Hit me up if you’d like more information! And it’s seriously happening this time.

p.p.s.  Registration for the 10 week group coaching action programs is OPEN and FILLING FAST!  Is it a fit for you?  Find out Now!

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Happiness in the Moment, Hope for the Future.

posted 25th January 2010    Written by: Robyn    CATEGORY: All Posts, Quarterlife Crisis, Robyn, Season 1

It’s hard to believe that this is my last blog.

I have been blogging for Stratejoy for six months now, and the time has flown by despite tons of changes.

Writing a weekly blog has really helped me put things into perspective. I started writing for Molly at a time when I was completely unhappy with my work situation.  I was bored, lost, unchallenged, and confused about what I should do to fix things.

After much encouragement from friends and family and after plenty of long brainstorming and researching sessions, I decided I could do it—I could leave my crappy corporate job and figure out a plan for myself later.

Sure, I have made gutsy moves like this before.  I’m no stranger to dropping everything in order to travel or try something new, but this was probably one of the more gutsy moves I have ever made. Not only was I dropping a steady job in the middle of an economic downturn, but also dropping my only source of income despite being a new homeowner and having no immediate plan of action once I walked out of my office doors.

I can honestly say it was the best decision I have ever made.

There were definitely times when I questioned whether I had done the right thing or made the smartest choice, but I managed to make ends meet.  I picked up freelance work and odd jobs while attempting to piece together my next move.  I took time to travel and explore and find new inspirations in a different part of the world.

I definitely dealt with my fair share of raised eyebrows and perplexed looks, but I never let those things lead me to question my decisions or myself.

I tried to keep in mind that my ultimate goal was to find happiness in the moment and hope and inspiration for the future.  I truly believe that there are millions of ways to reach that ultimate point of happiness and satisfaction, and I think I have learned that it’s very different for each person.

I am definitely on the right path, but I still have plenty of things to figure out.  Most importantly though, I am positive that I have figured out the right attitude needed to be happy with life—even with all the ups and downs, and that’s my biggest accomplishment yet. I’m sure the rest will fall into place as long as I continue on with that attitude.

At the current moment, I am considering going back to school.  I have a couple meetings set up this week in order to learn more about some programs I am interested in.  Not sure what will come of it or what direction I may end up going, but I’m confident I will know what’s right for me…

The hard part is just finding it!

In the meantime, I did something crazy.  I booked a 2-week trip to San Juan, Puerto Rico.  I leave in a week.  It’s a 26th birthday present to myself.  I just can’t get enough sunshine…

[Robyn-- It's been an amazing journey and I thank you for sharing your trials and tribulations with us over the last 6 months.  You've made some big changes and taken some gutsy moves to carve out a path that is authentic and joyful.  So proud!  So inspired!  So on your side!  I just wanted to take a quick moment to say Thank You.  From all of us, Thank You.  And best of luck as you dive into your next journey!  Keep us in the loop...  Love,  Molly]

photo-credit:  m-c

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