BLOGGER SPOTLIGHT // IROCKSOWHAT

The second Blogger Spotlight is featuring Jess Craig from IROCKSOWHAT. This blog is all about life, honesty and the cold-hard facts. I spent an entire night reading through her weight-loss posts. They are so inspiring and moving. She is a great writer, and I think a lot of people will be able to relate to her. Make sure you look for this girl at Alt Summit! You’re gonna wanna say hi.

Name: Jess Craig

Blog Name: IROCKSOWHAT

Blog URL: www.irocksowhat.com

Blogging Since: 2009

Hometown: Hampton, VA

Occupation/Hobbies: freelance design/being a mom

In one word, how would you describe your blog?

Real-life.

What first got you interested in starting your blog?

My husband left for his first deployment and blogging was suggested to me for a fun past time.

What bloggers have influenced your work or style?

I’m really inspired by the small blogging circle that I’m a part of. I love Chelsey from The Paper Mama and Danielle from Sometimes Sweet is pretty great too. One of my favorite bloggers ever is Ryan Marshall from Pacing the Panic Room.

What (if any) challenges have you had to overcome as a blogger? Any interesting blogging stories?

I’m now dealing with the dreaded “mom blog” status that I’ve been labeled as. While I am a mom, and I do blog about my son, I feel like I offer more and appeal to many different types of people… not just moms. But it’s hard to not get stuck under that label.

Most frequented blogs:

• The Paper Mama
• Grumbles and Grunts
• Sometimes Sweet
• Pacing the Panic Room

▲SPECIAL: ALT EDITION▲

What are you most looking forward to at Alt 2012?

Meeting like-minded people!

What is one item that you will be bringing in your suitcase to Alt?

Canon T1i DSLR (but it’ll be in my carry-on!)

Is there one speaker that you are most excited to meet and why?

Ryan Marshall because he’s the bee’s knees. His photography get my brain all crazy.

How about the class that you are most looking forward to?

Printmaking!

Thanks, Jess, for the interview!

If you missed last week’s blogger spotlight, you can check it out here.

Till next week!