This week we're joined by Audrey McClelland - digital influencer, blogger, social media consultant, brand advocate and founder of several online properties including Mom Generations and Permission to Hustle. After deciding a career in journalism wasn't going to pay the bills, Audrey started working in the fashion industry. At the boom of the online blog, she decided to make her mark with what has become a fantastic internet destination covering fashion, food, fitness, travel, and parenting five kids. Topics include content creation, cultural perspective, the rise of blogs, scaling your business, career gender bias, and making your own opportunity when none are coming your way. If you love ycdi•di and want to support it, you can become a patron of the show. Show notes The power of sharing personal stories with a community The keys to successful blogging for over a decade What it's like making content every day Movement from the physical to the digital "front porch" - a gathering place where women feel safe and can share together If you don't see a door - build one A day in the life of a digital influencer Finding your circle of influence online - people who raise you up and help you become better Links Follow Audrey on Instagram Follow Permission to Hustle on Instagram Like MomGenerations on Facebook Like Permission to Hustle on Facebook Visit the MomGenerations website Visit the Permission to Hustle website Listen to the Permission to Hustle Podcast! Big thanks to NGHTSWM for the use of their song, Fiji, on this show.