Can my professional self and personal self co-exist on one blog?

When I stopped blogging 10 years ago, I did it because I felt that my personal life was being evaluated by outsiders… I hated it. But, I also recognize now that I thought I had a right to say what I wanted to say, on my blog, without any repercussions. In my mind, I could share my opinions on politics (no matter how uninformed), on eating vegan, on parenting, on anything… and if someone didn’t like it, they could just close the browser. In my mind though, I thought everyone would like what I had to say… I could not imagine anyone ever disagreeing with me. Arrogance. I was in my 20s.

Now, as I approach my 40s, my mentality has completely shifted. You can even quote me.

I do not know everything. In fact, I do not know shit.

- Stephanie Mansueto

When I made the decision to start blogging again, I wanted to find a way to share honest stories about what is happening in my life but also respect the people around me and not tell stories about them. And I wanted to find a way to merge what I learn in my career with what happens in my personal life. Is that even possible? Can you blog about chicken salad one minute and paid search campaigns the next? Can you talk about your favorite sweater from J Crew on the same website where you share tips for writing an ebook?

I mean… can you?

I have always loved writing but these days, I mostly write emails.

I am hoping to figure this out but for now, I am feeling really conflicted on what I want to do with this space.