Hey there!
My name is Mandi and I am new to the platform, but I have heard a lot of good things! Can't wait to meet you!
That's me!
I am so excited to get started on the Steem platform because it sounds like there is a definite trend being set here. I remember back in the day thinking that FaceBook wouldn't be a thing, but all of my friends were going over there and abandoning their MySpace. Then, I wasn't too concerned because I don't think I really understood what the long term impact of social media and how it would reshape business and life as we know it. This sort of feels like that, so when my friends told me to try it, I coudn't resist!
Why I'm Here
These guys. Seriously, my world and I want this place to be better for them as they get older!
The other reason I am on Steem is because this is a really exciting time for me. I am from Boise and spent most of my life in this town. It's not too big, not too small... Just the way I like it. Recently, I moved back from the east coast after being gone for a year and life is just settling down. I recently started a new business venture and am working on becoming more independent. I do hope that Steem can help me with this and I'm sure you'll hear ALL about my adventures in business.
Good Life Project
I watched a video that talked about the difference between "coin pushers" and entrepreneurs. Coin pushers tend to do a little bit and then a little bit more and then a little more. Their work is stop and go. They put a lot of work into it. As for the entrepreneurs they have to work hard from the beginning and they build a residual income. I'm a single mom and I totally feel for others out there that are struggling and trying to make it on their own. This video really resonated with me because it hit me in a spot that I know that I am not alone in feeling.
You can see it here.
The reason I share this is because it has really inspired me to reach beyond myself and while I have always wanted to do something awesome it seemed like I never had the time. Who does though?
A relative, who owns a local business, has a positive tag line and message. He always puts it on his emails and he is an inspiration. Maybe I can get him on here too? ;)
In any case, I took his example and started thinking about what I wanted and what I felt that I was capable of giving back to my community, that could also help me to sustain an income to take care of my children, to live a life that I wanted to lead and what would I be proud to say that I do? In thinking about this, I decided that ultimately, I want what we all do... a Good Life.
Community is Valuable
I am motivated to take an active part in my community, both here on Steem and locally. Some of my favorite endeavors that I have participated in the last few years include our local Goddess festival, a community involved initiative to get the awareness out there for our local pagans and occult businesses, groups and more.
One thing about a small town is that there isn't always a lot available for those that are spiritual in a way that is not mainstream. Goddess Festival allows us to show support and also to get stocked up on tools, which is also handy.
Additionally, I have done Race for the Cure.
As a woman with a daughter, that has been effected by breast cancer, I am passionate about the cause of breast cancer and ensuring that every woman gets the opportunity to be healthy and not scared about the future simply because of gender.
YOU ARE VALUABLE
I have lived a blessed life in many ways, but there have been hard times too. We've all been here and it's no fun.
That being said, I KNOW that there is something better and I am committed to helping myself and all of us in finding that good life.
I decided that I had to do it on my own. I know it will be hard work, but I also know it is worth it.
So, that's me. I can't wait to share more.
In the mean time, I want to leave you with my own adopted theme song to get those good vibes going.
Good life indeed!
Do you have a theme song you would like to invoke for your life? I'd love to hear it! Share it with me and say hello!
<3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
A final thought, because I wasn't sure where in here to put it. I would like to say thanks to @RumDancer, @Art.Gaming.Magick and @PrudishNudist. Without their help, I wouldn't be here. They are part of my village and success. We do this together because none of us are alone really, ever. So, thank you guys for having faith in me and encouraging me here!
Nice to see you on steemit :D
Have a great day.
Welcome to the steemiverse @mandishawcroft
Nice introposting and I am curious about your content!
Welcome to steemit, you'll love it here. Keep sharing, keep exploring!
Welcome to Steem @mandishawcroft I have upvoted and sent you a tip
Hi @mandishawcroft welcome to Steemit. I do hope that you have a wonderful time on this platform, if you have any questions or if there is anything I can help you with do not hesitate to ask, I will be more than happy to help.
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A new Steemian :-) hello @mandishawcroft I hope you enjoy your time here, its a great community ! Nice post, wish you much luck! I Have upvoted and will follow your account. Don't hesitate to contact or follow me at any time :-) See you around @tradewonk
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STOPWelcome to Steemit! We do travel blogs and would like to make some connections on here! Please follow us back so we can be friends :) Looking forward for your posts
Thanks :) I used to be in travel, so I bet I will like them. I will give them a look!
Hello @mandishawcroft Great introduceyourself post!!
I'm @andyluy and I've been here for a a month, a can tell you that steemit is the most amazing thing I've ever seen at the internet so far. I'm happy seeing it grows every day!
I had some hard time on the firsts week, so I spent some time searching information to improve my experience with steemit, latter I've decided to make posts about those things in order to help the new ones to have a shortcut to get deeper on steemit.
here is some of my posts, I hope It mitght be helpful to you:
SteemBnB
Usefull steemit tool
The Randowhale
Getting videos from facebook
Minnowssupport!
Here is one post from @yoda1917 That i think Is useful to have a look too
just halt for a moment
I intend to keep posting useful info that I may be able to gather, and in a near future some give away. Feel invited to follow me and if you have any question about steemit you can ask me in any of my last posts, I'll try my best to help.
follow for follow, upvote for upvote @dkinx
Welcome @Mandishawcroft!! Nice to see more people like you - here joining steemit!! Becoming a steamian is a great adventure!! Here you can win money while bloging! At the beginning it wouldn't be easy, but it isn't impossible. So just write from your heart and everything will be allright. ! Cheers! Greetings, @khunfarang!
hi Mandi, welcome to steemit :) i am new here as well, and im sure you will like it in here :) following you to hear more of your stories ;)
Welcome to steemit
Welcome to Steemit Mandi. I hope you are going to enjoy this platform and will be able to contribute positively. Below mentioned website will help you get through this initial phase:
https://www.steemithelp.net/
In case you got any questions, feel free to ask. Let's connect, Following your blog. :)
Hi Mandi:
Welcome to Steemit.
Michael B.
Welcome To Steemit! @mandishawcroft, I hope you find the platform useful for your ideas and posts. Heres is a link to a video of Andrew Levine that helped me understand steemit a lot better, good luck! video
Thanks! I will check it out!
Welcome to steemit
Be assured I am here to guide and help as we are one big family in steemit community...
Ensure you engage and comment actively on posts and also your content is original and no copy and past...Steemit is for original contents...You can check my story lines and other blog posts to understand better...
patience and hard work is the key to success
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Welcome and wish you all the best...
Welcome to Steemit I wish you all the best ☺
May your journey on Steemit be a rewarding one. 👋 @crypto-expo
You will like it posting in this platform; here a sample of one of mine from the past. I am new as you …found it is a lot of fun if you like doing it ..
https://steemit.com/life/@indepthstory/the-top-15-experiences-that-make-you-grow-older-faster
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Welcome to Steemit Community@mandishawcroft. Hopefully comfortable and well received in this community. Always accept constructive suggestions and criticisms. Hope to continue sharing with all of Steemian around the world. Good luck.
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Hey! Enjoy steemit!! Followed. Follow me back 😘
Excellent read. :) Good work on the formatting too. I need to figure some of that stuff out soon.
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