Top 8 under-appreciated blogs by Gen Y women
February 26, 2009 | By Rebecca Thorman |In no particular order, here’s a list of my favorite blogs by Gen Y women:
1. Dorie Morgan’s Rising Up by Dorie Morgan, @brstngphnx
Dorie weaves small ideas into major themes, and seems to have an outlook that is always a step to the side of my own. Which is exactly why I like reading her.
2. McKinney-Oates Cereal by Marie McKinney-Oates, @mckinneyos
Marie is the new Dooce. Wildly entertaining, transparent and hilarious, she writes about such topics as sex, her cat, the Snuggie, religion, her husband and whatever else crosses her mind. She has a special aptitude for dialogue.
3. Twenty Set by Monica O’Brien, @monicaobrien
I rarely feel the competition I do with other bloggers like I do with Monica because she’s one of the few people who can write about careers in a way that’s not completely boring.
4. Small Hands, Big Ideas by Grace Boyle, @gracekboyle
Grace and I have almost identical situations. I love that she’s also working for a start-up company and is super into social media and the environment. She’s what Gen Y is all about.
5. Intersected by Jamie Varon, @jamievaron
When I first discovered Jamie she had a completely different writing style. Now she writes in the vein of Penelope Trunk – on the edge of topics. But be sure to explore some of her archives too for the really introspective stuff.
6. Smile Like You Mean It by Caitlin McCabe
Caitlin is a fellow Madisonian and offers sarcastic and irreverent vignettes on life next to hipster finds in art, fashion, design and music videos.
7. Shouting to Quiet the Thunder by Milena Thomas, @MelonCamp
A lot of the times, Milena feels like my blogging sister. I don’t always agree with her, sometimes I don’t even know what she’s talking about (in politics), but I’m always interested to hear her opinion. Exceptionally self-aware, her posts never fail to delight.
8. Quarter-Life Lady by Akirah Wyatt, @quarterlifelady
Akirah’s blog is full of such fun, sincerity and enthusiasm that it’s hard not to get caught up in it all. Alternating between personal stories and smart career advice, Akirah is someone you instantly like.
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woah Rebecca! You’re awesome with the updates lately… keep it coming. Great list, I think good writing can never be appreciated enough!!
Comment by Jaclyn — February 26, 2009 #
Rebecca, I feel honored to make the list and I love the women I’m surrounded with as you’ve mentioned them. It really is all about the connections we’re making and the invaluable shared information. If it weren’t for Twitter or blogging, we both wouldn’t know each other, divulged our stories as we’re both ENFP’s and connected. This is an exciting time to be creative.
Thanks for the link love! I’m sure we will be talking soon
Comment by Grace Boyle — February 26, 2009 #
I was really touched when I saw myself on this list, Rebecca! It means a lot.
Thank you for including me and I am definitely going to subscribe to all the others you mentioned (that I’m not already subscribed to, of course).
Comparing ME to P. Trunk!? Aahhh. I may have blushed.
Comment by Jamie — February 26, 2009 #
Thanks for thinking of me. It was just the pick me up I needed this morning.
Comment by Dorie Morgan — February 26, 2009 #
I am having so much fun making my way through your list and subscribing! Thanks for the lift in my reader!
Comment by Betsy Wuebker — February 26, 2009 #
@ Jaclyn – Agreed! I didn’t include several other great Gen Y women (like yourself) since they appeared on my last list. And I’m shooting for 5 days in a row this week : )
@ Grace – Exciting time to be creative indeed. It’s been a lot of fun getting to know all the women on the list. I heart blogging.
@ Jamie – Of course! I love to see your growth, it’s really impressive.
@ Dorie – I’m glad it helped, I know you’re going through a tough time right now. My thoughts are with you.
@ Betsy – Fabulous! I’m glad you’re adding them to your reader : ) Thanks for the comment.
Comment by Rebecca Thorman — February 26, 2009 #
Thanks for thinking of me Rebecca! I can’t wait to check out the others on your list, I am in such good company with these ladies!
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Comment by Caitlin — February 26, 2009 #
Oh my word. Thanks! Making this list is such a blessing. I’m so glad that you would even think of me!
Comment by Akirah — February 26, 2009 #
My year has officially been made, Rebecca. Thank you! I am also loving that I get to add so many new people to the feeder. Always exciting.
Comment by Marie — February 26, 2009 #
@ Caitlin – Absolutely. I’m glad you like the other women too!
@ Akirah – Of course, I’ve been reading your blog since you emailed and I really enjoy it.
@ Marie – It’s great that everyone can find new good bloggers to add to their reader – I’m on a constant search!
Comment by Rebecca Thorman — February 26, 2009 #
I’m a Gen-Y woman who manages a blog at work, and has a personal blog in the works. Just from glancing through some of these blogs, I think they’re going to be great inspirations to me. Thanks for sharing!
Comment by Allison — February 26, 2009 #
Great list! I already follow about half of them, but I’m checking out the others right now.
Comment by Cassandra Jowett — February 26, 2009 #
What a great list! Akirah is one of my favorite bloggers and now some others to follow regularly! thanks
Comment by Ashley — February 26, 2009 #
Your lists are always great! You make me feel super connected.
Comment by Emily — February 26, 2009 #
@ Allison – Excellent, please do send me your blog when it’s up and running, would love to take a peek.
@ Cassandra – Great to hear, I’m glad these women are getting good exposure.
@ Ashley – I just recently discovered Akriah after she sent me an email, a great find indeed!
@ Emily – Thanks for the kind words and comment : )
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I’m surprised I only knew about two of these. I’ve been checking the rest out – thanks for sharing.
Comment by Allie Osmar — March 2, 2009 #
Thanks for including me. Took me by surprise because I don’t feel under-appreciated or Gen Y, or your competition for that matter (you’re a far more interesting writer than me
).
Comment by Monica O'Brien — March 2, 2009 #
What an ecclectic list you posted! I will have fun looking through these new-to-me blogs. Thanks!
Comment by Brooke — March 11, 2009 #
These are great sites! Thanks for pointing me their way!
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